Campervan Campout Festival 2026

 

Event Date: 01/05/2026 - 03/05/2026

Campervan Campout Festival 2026

A three-day celebration of music, vanlife, wellness and community at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, 1–3 May 2026.

This is more than just a festival — it’s where vanlife meets lifestyle, creativity meets community, and everyone comes together for one incredible weekend.

Event Overview

For 2026, your day ticket gives you access to the entire weekend — buy once and enjoy three full days of festival fun. Campervan Campout offers an incredible mix of live music, vanlife culture, and hands-on experiences, making it one of the UK’s most exciting events for campers, families and adventurers alike.

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What’s On at a Glance

  • Live music & DJ sets all weekend — featuring Marvin Humes (Noughties Baby DJ set) and Ellie Sax from Ministry of Sound & Hedkandi
    • Vanlife Village — meet creators, converters and custom builders
    Wellness Sanctuary — yoga, sound baths, breathwork, expressive art, cacao ceremonies, and more
    Foraging with Urban Forage — guided walks, kids sessions, demos and tastings
    Family Zone — Jitterbug Circus, beach games, bushcraft, crafts, inflatables, archery, and more
    Campout Hub — talks, workshops and meet-ups with vanlife influencers and experts
    Shopping Village — from van accessories to festival fashion and artisan goods
    Self-Build Show — explore clever conversions and DIY inspiration
    Cooking Demos with Mark from Vanlife Eats
    VDub Radio & Spartan Campers Stage — live DJs, silent disco and the soundtrack to your weekend
    Silent Disco Beach Party — dance under the lights with VDub Radio’s multi-channel silent disco

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Community Atmosphere

Now in its fourth year, Campervan Campout is a true meeting place for families, festival-goers, and the vanlife community. The event buzzes with creativity and connection — from morning yoga and foraging walks to sunset DJ sets and evening entertainment. With Spartan Campers at the heart of the festival, it’s a space where like-minded campers can share stories, ideas, and the freedom of outdoor living.

Camping Area — Book your pitch here:
👉 Book Camping Area

How to Attend

🏕️ Camping Information

✔️ £199.50 a pitch – including booking fees (10m x 8m)
✔️ A pitch includes two adults and up to three children (under 18)
✔️ A pitch includes three nights of live entertainment
✔️ Motorhomes, campervans, caravans and tents welcome
✔️ Camping pitches include 12 digital issues of Campervan magazine

🎟️ Day Ticket Information

📍 Venue: South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL
🗓️ Dates: 1–3 May 2026
🎟️ Day Tickets: £25 in advance (£35 on the gate) – 17 & under go free
🐾 Dog Friendly: Well-behaved dogs welcome across the site
🚗 Free Parking – car park closes 11:00 pm

For full programme updates, visit:
👉 Find Out More

Watch the Show Video

Get a taste of the atmosphere from last year’s event — see the music, camping and community that make Campout so special:
🎥 Watch on YouTube

If you would like to speak to one of our representatives about hiring one of our spaces contact us on:

01444 892048

See the space for yourself

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A big Thank You to all the staff at The South of England Event Centre. They have been absolutely fantastic. Their help and support has been incredible right up to and including on the day. Nothing has been too much trouble and they couldn't do enough / more to help. Whatever your event, consider their facilities - great location, great venues, great service and you'll be sure to have a great day.

VMS Markets & Events

We are immensely grateful to have worked with you on our festival this year. It is so rare to meet people who are so dedicated and enthusiastic about their work. You have both been so incredibly kind, generous and supportive in helping us with our festival. You are both a true credit to your profession and we honestly feel so lucky to have gotten to know you and work with you both.

Jolly Good Festival

Thank you so much for all the hard work your team put into our Fiesta last Friday. It went really well, and our clients / staff had a fantastic time. The support and help provided throughout was very much appreciated and helped the event to run so smoothly. The catering team also did a fantastic job and food selection/drinks options were perfect.

Southdown Fiesta

Warners Shows organise events with all major showgrounds across England. It was a pleasure to work, from start to finish, with such a professional and helpful team on site as we launched our new event on the South of England Showground. From point of sale through to ground staff. Looking forward to returning in 2024.

Campervan Campout
Sally Dodds, Head of Events, Warners Group

The Event Centre staff went out of their way to help deliver the best possible experience. Nothing was too much to ask for and all our requests were met with a very positive response throughout. We would not hesitate to recommend the South of England Event Centre to other prospective clients.

Murray Stinton
Production Manager, AA Roadshow

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At the South of England Event Centre, we have the space for your event to succeed. If you would like to know more about our event spaces or have a question about how we can help you make the most of your event, please contact us.

Tel: 01444 892048
Email: eventcentre@seas.org.uk

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