Last Updated on 13 April 2026 by Colette
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Whilst we are very much tent campers, I have become increasingly envious of those living the vanlife – especially when it comes to rocking up at a festival. It certainly feels like a more luxe way of doing things in my eyes! Whilst most festivals are accessible to those with campervans, the spaces can be limited and must be pre-booked at an additional cost. As well as general festivals that allow campervans, there’s actually a huge number of van specific festivals now so I thought I’d put together a list for those of you who are lucky enough to be attending festivals on wheels or who just want to revel in the joy of a VW or share your passion for vanlife in general!
If you’re looking for more general festival listings, you’ll find those in our guide to festivals.
When it comes to booking UK vanlife festivals, the cheapest way is typically to book tickets as early as possible taking advantage of early bird pricing offers – this means that you have to have a bit of faith and hope that the festival line up will float your boat but you can usually get a feel of what a festival will offer from past year’s line ups and chatting to other festival goers. I do think when you’re looking for vanlife festivals, the line up isn’t always as important and the facilities and the community vibe.
With that in mind I wanted to share details of campervan festivals for the coming year so you can make plans and get on the best pricing / start payment plans if that’s what works for you.
With that in mind, here’s the Vanlife Festivals confirmed for 2026 so you can get organised and start budgeting!
I will be continuing to update this post with information about vanlife festivals in 2026 becomes available so do keep checking back!
The information in this post is correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of publishing but please do check with individual festival hosts / ticket providers for updates!
27 UK vanlife festivals this summer:
- Campervan Campout
- VW TOMIE
- VW Breakout
- Dubs in the Middle
- Vanlife Festival 2026
- Alive and V-Dubbin
- Bristol Volksfest
- Mighty Dub Fest
- VanLifeFest
- Camper Jam
- Volkspower
- Dorset Volksfest
- Volks Weald 2026
- VanLove 26
- Bug Jam
- Dubbed Out Festival
- Dubs South Campout
- Dubs at the Beach
- VW Festival 2026
- Vdub at the Pub
- Volkfest Wales
- Camper Calling
- Vanlife Eats
- Busfest
- Dubs in t’Dales
- VDubs in the Valley
- Oktoberfest
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Campervan Campout, South of England Showground, Haywards Heath – Friday 1st / Saturday 2nd / Sunday 3rd May 2026
Returning for a third time this spring, Campervan Campout are bringing you live music, 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 too!
Book tickets for Campervan Campout
VW TOMIE, The Orsett Showground, Essex – Friday 1st / Saturday 2nd / Sunday 3rd / Monday 4th May 2026
VW The Only Meet Is Essex returns for a weekend festival of campers, cars, food and booze accompanied by live performers, bands and DJs as well as over 60 trade pitches for shopping. There’s even something for the kids with the brand new “The Kids Territory”. Expect vehicle displays, a Show & Shine and a dog show too!
VW TOMIE is a dog friendly event too!
VW Breakout, Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough – Friday 15th / Saturday 16th / Sunday 17th May 2026
VW Breakout is a relaxed three-day weekend VW Festival. With all the elements of the shows we all know and love! Quarter mile track action features Doorslammers Drag Racing and Jet Cars, alongside live music, Live Action Arena featuring Monster Trucks, Show & Shine, traders, fun fair and kids’ entertainment, and bar meaning you can enjoy the weekend camping with friends!
Book tickets for VW Breakout with weekend tickets from £70 and kid’s weekend tickets from £10. Tickets for VW Breakout must be pre-booked.
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.
Book tickets for Dubs in the Middle
Vanlife Festival 2026, The West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury – Friday 29th / Saturday 30th / Sunday 31st May 2026
Vanlife Festival is a relative newcomer to the vanlife festival scene offering an all-inclusive family weekend for everyone. There’s plenty to do at Vanlife Festival including workshops, travel talks, some of the top YouTubers in the industry, live music, a night market with quirky traders, tasty street food, bars, fire-pits, bespoke traders specializing in kit accessories and gear for everybody, inspirational display vehicles, kids’ entertainment, funfair, dog friendly, bushcraft and outdoor activities, the list goes on!
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. All makes and models of vehicle are welcome from the smallest of micro campers to coaches, horseboxes, coach built, tents, adventure trucks, self-build campers, day vans, custom vans and of course everything else in between.
Buy tickets for Vanlife Festival 2026 priced from £78 for an adult weekend ticket. Vanlife Festival is pet friendly.
Alive and V-Dubbin, Haughley Park, Suffolk – Thursday 4th / Friday 5th / Saturday 6th / Sunday 7th June 2026
Alive & V-Dubbin Festival is an affordable family friendly Volkswagen Festival.
Expect a VW Show & Shine Saturday, three music stages, comedy, quality food, traders and workshops as well as a kids’ zone.
Tickets for this year’s Alive and V-Dubbin festival are available to book now.
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 – and of course there’s a Show and Shine!
Dogs are welcome at Bristol Volksfest.
Book tickets for Bristol Volksfest priced from £58.25 per person. You will need to book a vehicle camping pass separately.
Mighty Dub Fest, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland – Thursday 18th / 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 offers up a fantastic weekend filled with live music and entertainment including three stages, craft workshops for the kids, Slater’s fairground, trade stands, dog shows, 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
VanLifeFest, Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire – Friday 19th / Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st June 2026
Sticking to it’s new home in June for 2026, VanLifeFest is a 3-day family focused Camper based event.
After an incredible first few years, VanLifeFest returns for 2026 with plans to be even bigger and better. Expect live music, free family entertainment, fully licensed bars and even a circus! Oh and of course here will be some of the best campers in the UK!
Book tickets for VanLifeFest priced from £55 for an adult weekend ticket and £13 for a children’s weekend ticket. Day tickets are also available – you don’t have to pre-book these but it’s cheaper if you do!
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!
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. Camper Jam is a dog friendly festival.
Volkspower, Redcar Rugby Club – Thursday 9th / Friday 10th / Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th July 2026
Expect a weekend of live acts, a traditional Show and Shine, and The Volkspower ‘afternooner’ with a children’s entertainer and live music
Book tickets for Volkspower. As with many events, the earlier you buy your tickets, the cheaper they will be.
Dorset Volksfest, Wareham, Dorset – Friday 10th / Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th July 2026
Celebrating 13 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!
Book tickets for Dorset Volksfest
Volks Weald 2026, Penshurst Place, Kent – Friday 10th / Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th July 2026
Volks Weald is the South East’s largest family-friendly classic VW show. Celebrating its sixth year, the event offers a weekend packed with fun for all ages, showcasing stunning air-cooled VWs in the “Show n Shine field”, trade village and vibrant live music.
Families can enjoy free access to the adventure playground, woodland walks, kids’ activities, and even a dog show, while adults relax with great food and drinks at the inflatable tavern.
VanLove 26, Thruxton Race Circuit, Hampshire – Thursday 18th / Friday 19th / Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st June 2026
After four years at Evlvington, VanLove makes the move from York to Thruxton, Hampshire this year.
VanLove claims to be the UK’s most inclusive vanlife festival for those that love the freedom of life on the road. From micro campers to overlanders, whether you’re full-time or just curious, Vanlove festival is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and create lifelong memories!
Last year’s line up featured a Full Moon Rave on Friday with Ellie Sax, a Back to School Disco with Chris Moyles on Saturday and a Survivors Convoy on Sunday.
Book tickets for VanLove Festival.
Bug Jam, Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough – Friday 24th / Saturday 25th / Sunday 26th July 2026
A true VW festival in every sense of the word, with a vibrant and fun atmosphere, bringing to life the very essence of VW and Campervan culture. Europe’s largest VW Show incorporates an eclectic mix of all things VW both on- and off-track.
Last year’s music line up was headlined by Elvana, ‘the World’s Finest Elvis Fronted Tribute To Nirvana!’, and the Cuban Brothers on the Live Stage, with Hedkandi banging out all the hits with the Dance Tent and more! With Drag Racing, Jet Cars, Run What Ya Brung, Show & Shine, Comedy, Monster Truck and Stunt Displays, Fun Fair, massive Trade Village and much more, there’s something for everyone!
Book tickets for Bug Jam. Tickets for Bug Jam must be pre-booked. Weekend tickets are priced from £110, kid’s weekend tickets are just £10. Last year’s event was a sell out so don’t sleep on these tickets!
Dubbed Out Festival, The Royal Cheshire Showground – Thursday 23rd / Friday 24th / Saturday 25th / Sunday 26th July 2026
Dubbed Out Festival is a relative newcomer to the festival scene and after the huge success of the festival in 2022, they’ve had to seek out a new, larger venue to host the event for summer 2023! Dubbed Out Festival returns to The Royal Cheshire Showground for summer 2026.
The Van Hippie on instagam describes Dubbed Out Festival as “A fantastic gathering of like-minded people. Organised and ran by absolute legends, it is full of van related shops, jam packed with music, shows and of course great bars. It’s very kid-friendly with lots of activities for them to get stuck into. The weekend is a blast. Its a definitely one for us next year!”
Book your tickets for Dubbed Out Festival
Dubs South Campout, Strawberry Barn, Fareham – Friday 24th / Saturday 25th / Sunday 26th July 2026
During the day, you’ll find a free bouncy castle for the kids, plus live music for enjoying and having a boogie in the evening. There will be a campout clubhouse and chill-out areas to sit around and chat in the sun, in the tent or underneath the stars, plus free movie nights on Friday and Saturday, so take a chair and a blanket. Each evening there will be a silent disco too and of course don’t forget to spruce up your vans for the Show and Shine awards.
Book tickets for Dubs South Campout priced at £69 for a weekend ticket – price is per 6m x 6m pitch not per person making this really good value!
Dubs at the Beach, Esplanade Road, Torbay – Sunday 2nd August 2026
Dubs at the Beach (DATB) is a one day Volkswagen show that takes place along a designated area of Paignton sea front and on the green to showcase your vehicles and to enjoy the wonderful selection of VWs on display.
Buy tickets for Dubs at the Beach
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.
Book tickets for VW Festival 2026
Vdub at the Pub, Wimborne – Friday 21st / Saturday 22nd / Sunday 23rd August 2026
Vdub at the Pub is a vdub festival like no other.
Vdub pride themselves on the variety of activities they have on offer and the effort they put into finding great original music to perform (no cover bands). At the festival you will find a fun sports tournament (with dodgeball), a vintage cycle ride around the lanes of Dorset, kayaking on the River Stour, mini traction engines steaming around and a kid creative activity area.
The VW’s are on show on Sunday at the traditional show and shine and all weekend you will find delicious food and interesting stalls. The heart of the festival is the ‘Pub’ a traditional beer tent serving up local ales, Dorset fruit ciders and the odd summer cocktail on the banks of the Stour next to the beautiful market town of Wimborne Minster.
Buy tickets for Vdub at the Pub
Volkfest Wales, Watton Show Fields, Brecon – Friday 14th / Saturday 15th / Sunday 16th August 2026
Volkfest Wale celebrates its 25th year this August. Expect live music, circus skills workshops, a fire poi display, show & shine competition, and a “Crawl to the Hills” cruise.
Dogs are welcome at Volkfest Wales but my be kept on a lead and under control.
Book tickets for Volkfest Wales
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.
You can camp in anything from a tent to a motorhome at Camper Calling – everyone camps in the same spaces so you can camp with your friends even if you their in a van and you’re in a tent! Camper Calling is for everyone!
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?
Enjoy cooking demonstrations from passionate vanlife cooks, health and wellbeing sessions, live bands and djs (with a focus on booking vanlifers who perform!), vanlife workshops and talks, a dog show, the Vanlife Bake Off and a vanlife banquet!
Book tickets for Vanlife Eats – this event has sold out four years in a row so don’t stand on ceremony, if you want go, get your tickets booked.
Busfest, Three Counties Showground, Malvern – Friday 11th / Saturday 12th / Sunday 13th September 2026
Busfest claims to be “the world’s biggest transporter” festival – expect the Busfest Show & Shine competition, trade stands, vehicle sales, a fun fair, children’s entertainers, live music and a synchro obstacle course.
Buy tickets for Busfest priced at £60 per adult plus £25 per vehicle / camping unit
Dubs in t’Dales, Thorp Perrow, Bedale, North Yorkshire – Thursday 24th / Friday 25th / Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th September 2026
Dubs in t’Dales is pitched as an “end of summer” campout – and if you’ve camped at the end of September before, you’ll know it definitely doesn’t feel like summer anymore with much shorter days and colder nights – however if you’re keen to fit in one last vanlife festival hurrah for the season, Dubs in t’Dales offers a weekend of fun with live music, family entertainment and camping.
Book tickets for Dubs in t’Dales.
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 so dress to impress!
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.
Buy tickets for VDubs in the Valley. A weekend ticket is price at £45 for adults and £10 for teens, under 14s go free.
Oktoberfest, River Dart Country Park, Devon – Friday 2nd / Saturday 3rd / Sunday 4th October 2026
Oktoberfest is pitched as the perfect way to see off another busy VW season before going into hibernation for the winter – which sounds pretty gorgeous to me!
Over the course of the weekend, you’ll be able to enjoy a dog show, a traditional Show & Shine Sunday, circus workshops, eating competitions and a scavenger hunt plus two great nights of entertainment, live bands, Djs, entertainers and an Oktoberfest Beerkeller fancy dress party on Friday night and the infamous themed Fancy Dress Party on Saturday night.
Below you’ll find a list of vanlife festivals which won’t be taking place in 2026
At it’s peak this list had 36 vanlife festivals, but as is the case with festivals in general at the moment, almost 1/3 of these have fallen by the wayside including the following:
- Camp Quirky, Kelmarsh Estate, Northamptonshire – Camp Quirky took a fallow year for summer 2024 explaining they would see how the land lay for the festival scene in 2025 but did not return.
- Camperlife@Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse – Last held in 2025 with no further updates.
- Cranium Campout, Puddle Wharf Farm, Bromsgrove – Cranium Campout 2024 was cancelled due to poor ticket sales
- Grill-n-Chill, Osney Lodge Farm in South Godstone, Surrey – This event was last held in 2024 with no further announcements made.
- Vantastival, Beaulieu House, Drogheda, Co. Louth – Vantastival celebrated their final event in 2025
- VanWest, Taunton, Sommerset – VanWest did not go ahead in 2025 – you can read the full statement here.
- VW FAB Festival, Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum, Strumpshaw – Last held in 2023 with the intention of 2024 being a gap year but never returned.
- White Noise, Norfolk Showground, Norwich – After 18 years of events, White Noise was last held in 2023 and will not return.
As I said at the start of this post, there are lots of UK festivals you can take your campervan too now, but if you know of vanlife festivals that I’ve missed from my list, please do let me know and I’ll add them in!
For more festival content, check out these posts next:
Our ultimate guide to festivals – here you’ll find all our festival listings and top tips for making the most of your festival experience!
Dog friendly festivals for 2026
Family friendly festivals 2026
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