CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt
CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt is an hour-long summer treat bursting with music, laughter, a cinema exclusive song and favourite CBeebies stars. Find out about the cast and where you can watch special screenings at UK cinemas in 2026.
What happens in the CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt?
When all the ice creams go missing, Lolly the cow and Pinecone the hedgehog team up for a musical road trip to save the Empress of Storyland’s Summer Send-Off. During their adventure, Lolly and Pinecone get to know the Storyland Rangers at Coconut Cove, learn some magical moves at Mermaid Falls and help a stressed-out caterpillar find his voice at the Summer Fruits Festival. Eventually, they track down their main suspect, the rain loving Professor Raindrop – but was he really the one who took the ice creams?
Watch The Great Ice Cream Hunt at the cinema
We have some exciting news for all ice cream fans this August 2026. You can now watch The Great Ice Cream Hunt in selected cinemas across the UK. Why not make a special trip to the cinema and see it before the summer ends! Find your nearest screening.
Sing-along version coming soon to BBC iPlayer
Sing out loud to your favourite songs with a special sing-along version on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer from 31st August
Get ready for a summer of sing-along fun and join in with the most iconic songs from The Great Ice Cream Hunt. If you can’t choose your favourite, just sing them all. For extra fabulous fun why not design your own ice cream flavour and serve it up as you watch with all your friends.
Yummy ice cream and tasty lolly recipes to try
Help your child make a delicious frozen berry yoghurt ice cream treat with this super simple recipe.
Follow a few steps to make refreshing raspberry ice lollies, with this easy recipe.
Watch songs from The Great Ice Cream Hunt
Join Pinecone, Sprinkles and Lolly as they sing about all the delicious flavours of ice cream you could enjoy In the Summer song.
It’s time to splash, wiggle and giggle with Mildred, Meredith. Do the actions and sing along to the Flap Your Mermaid Flipper song.
You can find songs clips and more on the CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt page.
Will CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt be on BBC iPlayer?
Which CBeebies friends can I find in CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt?
Featuring a star-studded CBeebies cast including Justin Fletcher, Maddie Moate, Alex Phelps, James Mackenzie, Dodge, Evie Pickerill, Puja Panchkoty, Jennie Dale, Rebecca Keatley, Rhys Stephenson, George Webster, Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, Gemma Hunt and Andy Day.