Dog friendly festivals in the UK [2026]

Last Updated on 21 April 2026 by Colette

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[I am steadily updating this post with information about dog friendly festivals in 2026 as it becomes available – if you know something I don’t, please let me know and I’ll add it in!]

Typically festivals are not really places for dogs – they’re noisy and chaotic and not especially secure. To my mind, taking a dog to a festival just adds an extra layer of unnecessary stress – however I totally get that for some people, being able to take their dog to a festival means they don’t need to worry about finding additional care for their furry friend and would actually just see it as a really nice way to spend a weekend outdoors with their dog.

Read our tips for camping with a puppy!

This post actually came about after a discussion with someone who claimed a family friendly festival shouldn’t be up for an award as it didn’t allow dogs – now to my mind family friendly and dog friendly are two completely separate things . . . but it did get me to wondering “Which festivals can you take your dog to?” so here we are . . . there are actually more dog-friendly festivals in the UK this year than I had at first imagined!

I’ve put together a list of dog friendly festivals – some are dog focused events, others are music festivals where dogs are welcome.

In case you were wondering “Can dogs go to Glastonbury?”, the answer is a resounding no so, if you’re looking for a festival to take your dog to, you’ve come to the right place!

Campervan Campout, South of England Showground, Haywards Heath – Friday 1st / Saturday 2nd / Sunday 3rd May 2026

Returning for a third year this spring, Campervan Campout are bringing you live music including a DJ set from Marvin Humes, a shopping village, artisan food and drink hall, Wellness Sanctuary (with yoga sessions, breath workshops and mental health talks) as well as The Campout Hub, street food, a gin festival and silent disco.

Campervan Campout is a dog friendly event – as you’d expect, dogs must be kept on a short lead.

Book tickets for Campervan Campout 2026

Dubs in the Middle, Evesham, Worcestershire – Thursday 21st / Friday 22nd / Saturday 23rd / Sunday 24th May 2026

Neatly taking advantage of the spring bank holiday and the start of May half term is Dubs in the Middle. Dubs in the Middle is a small family run event with a packed line up of live music (including a DJ set from N-Trance), a dog show, a comedy drag show, silent discos and of course a Show n Shine and Rust n Rat.

Dogs are welcome at Dubs in the Middle if they are well controlled and kept on a lead.

Book tickets for Dubs in the Middle

Knockengorroch Festival, Kirkcudbrightshire – Thursday 21st / Friday 22nd / Saturday 23rd / Sunday 24th May 2026

Join Knockengorroch for the 28th year of their ceilidhs in the hills – a celebration of music, culture, and community like no other!

Featuring a vibrant blend of acoustic roots and electronic music from Scotland and beyond, along with arts, workshops, and storytelling, this family-run festival takes place in a stunning riverside meadow steeped in history. Once home to an entire village, the site honours the connection between people, place, and heritage while supporting rural regeneration in Scotland’s Uplands.

Book tickets for Knockengorroch Festival – you must purchase a free dog ticket to allow your dog onsite.

Red Rooster, Euston Hall, Suffolk – Thursday 28th / Friday 29th / Saturday 30th May 2025

Dogs are allowed Red Rooster Festival, providing you have purchased a dog ticket. The number of dogs on site is limited so if you don’t already have a dog ticket, it’s not possible to bring take your dog along with you. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and of course cleaned up after!

Tickets for Red Rooster festival are available now priced from £138.05 for a “Snoozin’ Rooster” weekend ticket. Under 12s go free and car parking is free too!

Dogstival, Burley Park, The New Forest – Saturday 30th / Sunday 31st May 2026

Dogstival is not just dog-friendly festival, but actually a festival for dogs – one that is packed with canine-approved things to do as well as lots to keep the dog owners entertained too!

Book tickets for Dogstival priced from £18 for adult day tickets.

Vanlife Festival 2026, The West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury – Friday 29th / Saturday 30th / Sunday 31st May 2026

Vanlife Festival first launched in 2022 offering an all-inclusive family weekend for everyone. Vanlife festival is an event where people can exhibit their unique vehicles, share their adventures, meet like-minded people and pass on their priceless knowledge with others.

Vanlife Festival is dog friendly – dogs must be kept on a short lead and under control at all times. Owners who let their dogs run loose will be escorted off-site with no refund.

Buy tickets for Vanlife Festival 2026 priced from £78 for an adult weekend ticket. Vanlife Festival is pet friendly.

Bristol Volksfest, Birches Farm, Bristol – Friday 12th / Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th June 2026

Bristol Volksfest is a grassroots VW festival embracing the best of the VW scene, lifestyle and culture.

Dogs are welcome at Bristol Volksfest – in fact there is even a charity dog show on the Saturday raising funds for Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary

Book tickets for Bristol Volksfest priced from £58.25 per person. You will need to book a vehicle camping pass separately.

Woofstock 2026, Powderham Castle, Devon – Friday 12th / Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th June 2026

Woofstock 2026 is an award-winning family festival held at Powderham Castle in Devon. With live music, dog shows displays and demonstrations including agility, police dogs, obedience and more. You and your dog can take part in contests such as distraction alley, hay bale racing or shop at a wide variety of stalls. On Friday and Saturday evening Woofstock turns into a dog friendly music festival!

Book tickets for Woofstock from £63.90 for a family weekend ticket.

Mighty Dub Fest, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland – Friday 19th / Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st June 2026

Mighty Dub Fest is pitched as “the North East’s family festival, celebrating VW’s and live music”. Mighty Dub Fest is a dog-friendly festival offering a fantastic weekend filled with live music and entertainment including three stages, craft workshops for the kids, Slater’s fairground, trade stands, dog shows (don’t forget to enter you own furry friend!), fantastic street food and on-site bars. Don’t forget the “Show and Shine” on the Sunday in the main arena too. Everyone is welcome at Mighty Dub Fest, you don’t have to have a VW!

Buy tickets for Mighty Dub Fest.

Camper Jam, Weston Park, Shropshire- Friday 3rd / Saturday 4th / Sunday 5th July 2026

Camper Jam is one of the most recognised and hotly anticipated VW festivals in the UK. Camper Jam brings a whole weekend dedicated to the VW community, celebrating everything from T1s to T6s. With a family friendly vibe and activities for all ages from tree climbing to craft workshops or live music to the infamous Disco Shed!

Dogs are allowed at Camper Jam as part of the family however they must be cleaned up after, kept on a lead and accompanied by an owner at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the marquees after 8pm. If these rules are not followed then you will be asked to leave and be barred from all future events.

Book tickets for Camper Jam. Weekend tickets for Camper Jam are priced from £60 for adults and £15 for children. Vehicle Passes start at £15. Day passes are also available.

Dorset Volksfest, Wareham, Dorset – Friday 10th / Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th July 2026

Celebrating a thirteen years of Dorset Volksfest in 2026, expect a relaxed weekend of family entertainment including live music, a DJ/dance marquee, free things for kids to do, stunt shows, Show & Shine competition, trade village, plenty of food and drink to choose from and of course, more VWs than you can shake a stick at!

Dogs are 100% welcome at DVF but must be kept on a lead in the show area. DVF will provide drinking water in bowls for your dog around the site.

Book tickets for Dorset Volksfest

Folk on the Farm Festival, Brynrefail, Anglesey – Thursday 16th / Friday 17th / Saturday 18th / Sunday 19th July 2026

I’m lead to believe that Folk on the Farm Festival is dog friendly but the information on the website is severely lacking so it would be worth checking direct with the organisers before booking tickets!

Book tickets for Folk on the Farm Festival

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival, Cardross Estate – Friday 17th / Saturday 18th / Sunday 19th July 2026

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole is an independent Scottish music festival set in the fields of Cardross Estate near Stirling, offering an eclectic mix of live music, great food and a welcoming atmosphere for families, first-timers, late-night dancers and laid-back daytime festival-goers. Claiming to be one of Scotland’s best-kept festival secrets, it prides itself on staying true to its roots and creating a friendly, inclusive weekend shaped by the people who attend, with community support at the heart of its ongoing story.

Dogs, kept on leads at all time, are allowed into Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival and it’s camp sites.

Book tickets for Back Doune the Rabbit Hole.

Woodshrop ’26 Festival, West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury – Friday 17th / Saturday 18th / Sunday 19th July 2026

Woodshrop brings you some of the UK’s top tribute bands and acts, playing a diverse mixture of music throughout the weekend.

This brand new festival is dog friendly too!

Tickets for Woodshrop are available to book now priced from £64.20 for an Early Bird adult weekend ticket.

ButeFest, Ettrick Bay, Isle of Bute – July 2026 TBC

The information below relates to last year’s event and will be updated as soon as details are available.

ButeFest promises a non-stop weekend of live music, family, friends and fun. A weekend packed full of Scottish spirit, cracking bands, delicious grub and wonderful entertainment that’s suitable for the whole family.

Bute Fest is a dog friendly festival – well behaved dogs and their well behaved owners are more than welcome! Dogs are not allowed in the music marquees or family area and they must always be keep in control, on short leads.

You read more about taking your dog to Bute Fest here.

Book tickets for Bute Fest priced from £110 for adult weekend tickets and £15 for under 12s – family tickets are also available.

Landed Festival, Llandrindod Wells, Wales – Friday 25th / Saturday 25th / Sunday 26th July 2026

Dogs are welcome at Landed Festival by prior arrangement – you must email: applications@landedfestival.co.uk to book your dog in.

Book tickets for Landed Festival from £120 for adults and £70 for teens, 12 and under go free.

Chickenstock Music Festival, Stockbury, Kent – Thursday 30th / Friday 31st July / Saturday 1st / Sunday 2nd August 2026

Chickenstock is a small family and dog friendly festival held in Stockbury, Kent. Dogs are to be kept on a lead at all times and of course you are expected to clean up after your pet.

Book tickets for Chickenstock Festival 2026

Green Gathering, Piercefield Park, Chepstow – Thursday 30th / Friday 31st July / Saturday 1st / Sunday 2nd August 2026

A limited number of dog tickets are available for Green Gathering – these must be pre-booked as dogs will not be allowed on site without a dog ticket.

If you wish to take your dog to Green Gathering you (and your dog) are expected to adhere to a strict code of contact – though in fairness this is mostly common sense stuff of keeping your dog on a lead, cleaning up after your dog and being aware of both their needs and the needs of other festival-goers.

Book tickets for your dog to attend Green Gathering Festival – tickets are priced at £80 per dog which includes a returnable £40 “good behaviour” deposit. Green Gathering is the only festival I’ve seen that actually charges for dogs to attend – and at quite a high price too in my opinion!

Festival on the Farm, Purton House Organics, Swindon – Friday 31st July / Saturday 1st / Sunday 2nd August 2026

Festival on the Farm is a “small, funky and fun” festival held on aworking farm in the heart of Wiltshire, held in Purton near Swindon. This well-established music festivals offers a fantastic line-up of artists including original, tribute and cover bands.

Well behaved dogs on leads are allowed in all areas of Festival on the Farm. You are of course expected to clean up after your dog.

Book tickets for Festival on the Farm

Deva Fest, Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire – Thursday 6th / Friday 7th / Saturday 8th / Sunday 9th August 2026

Deva Fest offers fun for the whole family – including the dog! Expect music and comedy across five stages (including a brand new Dance Stage featuring the best of house, old school and rave).

Although dogs are welcome at Deva Fest, the must be on a lead at all times and are not allowed in the big top which is where the main stage is – this is obviously to protect your dog with the music being so loud and in an enclosed space.

Buy tickets for Deva Fest 2026

LakeFest, Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Herefordshire – Wednesday 5th / Thursday 6th / Friday 7th / Saturday 8th / Sunday 9th August 2026

Lakefest returns to Eastnor Castle Deer Park from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 9th August 2026. The 2026 line up has yet to be announced.

Friendly dogs, used to being around lots of people, are welcome at LakeFest but of course must be kept on a lead. Do take into consideration the weather – especially if it is particularly hot, ensure access to water and take care to protect dogs from direct proximity to loud speakers, which could potentially damage their hearing.

Book tickets for LakeFest

VW Festival 2026, Harewood House, Leeds – Friday 7th / Saturday 8th / Sunday 9th August 2026

VW Festival is about so much more than just VW’s. The team work hard to make sure that they put on entertainment for all ages and all interests so the entire family can enjoy the show, for the whole weekend. This year’s line up includes live bands, a raffle beetle (yes you can win a beetle!) and of course a Show & Shine.

Dogs are welcome at VW Festival but must be kept on a lead.

Book tickets for VW Festival 2026

Retrofest, Newbury Showground – Friday 7th / Saturday 8th / Sunday 9th August 2026

Retrofest was recommended to me by a reader who says “Retro Festival in Newbury is dog friendly and good fun too with plenty of food options inc vegan.”

As is generally the case, Retrofest request that you keep your dog on a lead and clean up after them.

Book tickets for Retrofest

Vegan Camp Out, Walesby Forest, Nottinghamshire – Friday 14th / Saturday 15th / Sunday 16th August 2026

Vegan Camp Out is hitting up a new date and a new location this year.

If you want to take your dog to Vegan Camp Out then you are more than welcome however Vegan Camp Out do ask that if you are able to get a dog sitter, this would be highly appreciated and would make things easier for everyone (including yourself as it will mean you don’t have to miss out on any talks). Dogs will not be allowed at the music stage or after parties due to loud noise and must be kept on a lead at all times.

Book tickets for Vegan Camp Out priced from £99 for a weekend camping ticket. Parking is an additional charge and can be booked at the same time as your tickets.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival, West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury – Thursday 27th / Friday 28th / Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th August 2026

As far as the music is concerned, Shrewsbury Folk Festival has a reputation for delivering the very finest acts from the UK and around the world, always searching to find new authentic artists as well as providing a platform for established performers, and never forgetting to add some fun and diversity to their concerts. 

Shrewsbury Folk Festival is a dog friendly festival. Dogs attending Shrewsbury Folk Festival must be kept in control and on short leads. You can read more about taking your dog to Shrewsbury Folk Festival here.

Tickets for Shrewsbury Folk Festival are available to buy now priced from £207.52 for a weekend camping ticket. There are various ticketing options for families, single days and early Thursday entry.

Dog Lovers Festival 2026, Elvaston Castle, Derby – Friday 21st / Saturday 22nd / Sunday 23rd August 2026

Dog Lovers Festival 2026 is the ultimate dog friendly festival set in the glorious Derbyshire countryside and takes place a little later in the month this year.

As well as plenty of live music and award-winning food and drink, Dog Lovers Festival also offers an exciting range of activities for your dog to enjoy, such as a scurry run, steeple chase and agility courses – this is a festival for your dog as much as it is a festival for you!

Book tickets for Dog Lovers Festival 2026. Weekend tickets from £13 with camping pass from £51.

The Long Road, Stanford Hall, Leicestershire – Thursday 27th / Friday 28th / Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th August 2026

The Long Road Festival is a three day festival of Country, Americana & Roots featuring a car show, plenty of food, liquor, craft beer!

The festival made its debut in September 2018, and now the family-and dog-friendly event has made it’s home on the August Bank Holiday weekend.

You can read more about taking your dog to The Long Road Festival here.

Tickets for The Long Road are available now priced from £176 for Tier 6 adult camping tickets. There are various options for day tickets and premium camping. Your dog must have a ticket to attend The Long Road festival – these are free and available at the time of booking.

Camper Calling, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire – Friday 28th / Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th August 2026

The 2026 Camper Calling line up includes Shed Seven, Sigala, Vengaboys, Hard-Fi and Gok Wan (who we love!). This family friendly festival has something for everyone.

Dogs are welcome at Camper Calling – they must be kept on a lead at all times, they are not allowed in marquees/tents after 8pm and must be kept at least 50m away from any outdoor stages.

“A major plus of Camper Calling is that you camp next to your car with tents, caravans and campervans all in together meaning that you don’t have to drag all your stuff across the fields and you can camp with your friends no matter what camping set up you all have. You can take your own food and drink into the arena, I’m told the toilets are immaculate with showers in some of the fields. Curfews are 10pm and midnight depending on the field and his is pretty much adhered to.” Amanda A.

Book tickets for Camper Calling

Vanlife Eats, Dummer Farm, Basingstoke – Friday 28th / Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th August 2026

Vanlife Eats takes place across the August bank holiday and offers up three days of camping, three days of eating and three days of drooling over campervans . . . what more could you want from a vanlife festival?

Dogs are more than welcome at Vanlife Eats – in fact there’s even a dog show for you to enter your furry friend in and a fabulous agility course. There is plenty of room to walk your dog and get some exercise away from the crowds too.

Book tickets for Vanlife Eats – this event regularly sells out so don’t stand on ceremony, if you want go, get your tickets booked.

Krankenhaus Festival, Muncaster Castle, Lake District – Friday 22nd / Saturday 23rd / Sunday 24th August 2025

The Krankenhaus Festival is an intimate music and arts event hosted by the band Sea Power at Muncaster Castle, near Ravenglass in Cumbria, UK. The festival offers a unique blend of live music, literary talks, and outdoor activities in an historic setting.

Pets are more than welcome at Krankenhaus Festival, however we ask that they remain on a lead in the arena.

Book tickets for Krankenhaus Festival

Lindisfarne Festival, Thursday 3rd / Friday 4th / Saturday 5th September 2026

Lindisfarne Festival returns for it’s 11th year of music, magic and mayhem on the spectacular Northumberland coast.

“Less than an hour away from Edinburgh & Newcastle, but a world away from reality, Lindisfarne Festival provides a hedonistic weekend of escapism, jam-packed with sizzling entertainment for those that dare to make the pilgrimage to our Viking-invaded shores…”

With hundreds of acts over 8 unique stages, get ready for a genre-hopping mishmash of must-see performances in the UK’s best-kept-secret festival location – overlooking Holy Island!

Lindisfarne Festival is a dog-friendly festival! Well-behaved dogs are welcomed with open arms, provided they bring with them well-behaved owners – who fully respect the land, the facilities and above all else other festival goers. You can read more about taking your dog to Lindisfarne Festival here.

Tickets for Lindisfarne Festival are available to book now with various ticketing options and the option to spread the cost with a payment plan.

Avonshrop ’26 Festival, Stratford Racecourse, Stratford upon Avon – Friday 11th / Saturday 12th September 2026

Avonshrop brings you two days of the UK’s top tribute bands and acts including tributes to The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Foo Fighters, Radiohead and Alanis Morrisette to name but a few – something tells me this festival is going to be one massive singalong!

Camping is available onsite or day tickets are also available. Avonshrop is dog-friendly.

Book tickets for Avonstock Festival

VDubs in the Valley, Shropshire – Friday 18th / Saturday 19th / Sunday 20th September 2026

VDubs in the Valley is a family friendly VW Show in Shropshire and this year, in celebration of the 12th Vdubs in the Valley, they are bringing you a “Twelve Days of Christmas” – festive theme this year!

VDubs in the Valley is kept intentionally small to ensure the friendly VW atmosphere is maintained. Expect family friendly entertainment and bands ass well as the Show & Shine competition.

Dogs are welcome at VDubs in the Valley but are not permitted in the entertainment marquee during peak periods.

Buy tickets for VDubs in the Valley. A weekend ticket is price at £45 for adults and £10 for teens, under 14s go free.

Equinox Festival, Chalk Farm, Lincolnshire – Thursday 17th / Friday 18th / Saturday 19th / Sunday 20th September 2026

Currently, dogs are permitted at Equinox Festival. However, for the safety of your dog and visitors, dogs must remain on leads, at all times. You are advised not to take your dogs in to the main arena, near the massive sound systems.

Tickets for Equinox Festival 2026 are on sale with Early Bird adult weekend tickets priced at £133.75.

DogFest – venues across the UK from April to September 2026 dates TBC

DogFest isn’t just a dog-friendly festival – it’s the ultimate dog’s day out! There’s plenty of activities to try including entering the Fun Dog Show for the chance to win Best in Show and taking part in the Big Dog Walk, a group dog walk around the stately home and gardens. There are sensational dog displays and canine experts on hand with top training tips and advice – who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? With loads of shopping, festival food and drink, and more dogs than you can ever imagine.

Dog Fest takes place at Bevloir Castle, Loseley Park, Ragley Hall, Tatton Park, Ashton Court, Knebworth House and Harewood House between the end of April and late-September 2025

Buy tickets for DogFest. Prices start from around £20 for a day ticket and £37 for a weekend ticket.

Below you’ll find a list of dog friendly festivals which for a variety of reasons, are not happening in 2026 – just in case you’re looking for information on a festival you would usually attend!

• Lowdefest, Hazeley Bottom – Last event was held in 2023
• Northern Kin Festival, Thornley Hall Farm, Durham – The 2025 event was cancelled after the parent company entered liquidation with ticket holders asked to contact their card companies for refunds.
• Para Fest, Caerwys, Flintshire – Last held in 2024 with no further updates to the website so it seems unlikely it will return for 2026.
• Sign of the Times Festival, Hertfordshire – Last held in 2024 before being cancelled due to financial difficulties.
• Standon Calling, Hertfordshire – Standon Calling took a fallow year in 2024 and had planned to return from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th July 2025 but the website has now gone so I think they’ve quietly shelved that one!
• Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival, Funkirk Farm, Skipton – Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival was cancelled in 2024 after promoters went into administration.
• 3 Wishes Fairy Festival, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cornwall – No longer dog friendly after moving to a new location.

Cotswold Fest, South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester | No event for 2026

Cotswold Fest has been postponed until 2027

Camp under the stars, groove to local bands, and dive into family fun and tasty local eats. Cotswold Fest is a celebration of community, music, food and drink, and the beautiful countryside.

Cotswold Fest is a dog-friendly festival – you are asked to keep your dog on a lead at all times and of course to pick up after them to ensure a clean and enjoyable festival experience for all.

Book tickets for Cotswold Fest at just £99 for an adult weekend ticket plus £10 for a tent or £30 for motorhome camping.

Obviously if you’re planning to take your dog to a festival this summer, then you do need to consider if it’s the right thing for your dog – if they’re going to be happy in a noisy, somewhat chaotic environment or if they might prefer being tucked up in bed at home! If you haven’t taken your dog to a festival before, I’d suggest taking them to a day event before committing to a full weekend and also make sure you’re confident that they can cope with camping in typical circumstances before adding all the noise and fun of a festival! (Be sure to check out our list of recommended camping kit for dogs too!)

If you know of any other dog friendly festivals taking place in the UK this summer, let me know and I’ll add them in! (And if you have taken your dog to a festival and want to share some tips, I’d be happy to hear them!)

For more festival content, check out these posts next:

Our guide to festivals

You can find a long list of UK food and drink festivals in 2026 here!

Family friendly festivals 2026

August bank holiday festivals 2026

Our top tips for camping at festivals with kids

Volunteering at festivals

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