Campervan Campout Festival 2026: What to Expect at the Campervan Campout 2026
Picture this: four days surrounded by hundreds of fellow campervan and motorhome lovers, live music drifting through the evening air, a cold drink in hand, and the kind of easy conversation that only happens when everyone around you gets it. That’s Campervan Campout Festival 2026, and we’re counting down the days to the campervan campout 2026.
Whether you’ve been before or this is your first time at one of the UK’s biggest campervan festivals, there’s genuinely nothing quite like it. And this year, we’re bringing the full Van Club experience right into the heart of it.
What Is Campervan Campout Festival 2026?
Campervan Campout is a dedicated festival for motorhome, campervan, and van conversion enthusiasts. It takes place from 1st to 4th May 2026 at the South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TL. Gates open at 08:00, giving you plenty of time to get settled and find your feet before the weekend really gets going.
It’s more than a festival; it’s a gathering of like-minded people who share a genuine love for the open road, the van life lifestyle, and the freedom that comes with it. If you’ve ever wanted to spend a long bank holiday weekend surrounded by people who genuinely understand why you chose this life, this is the one to be at.
Why Camp with The Van Club?
We’ll be honest: you could book any pitch at Campervan Campout and have a perfectly good time. But camping with us gives you something a little different. We have our own dedicated Van Club camping section within the festival, which means you’re surrounded by a community rather than strangers.
Our area is social, relaxed, and built around the idea that the best festival memories happen between the main events, over a shared meal or a spontaneous chat outside someone’s van. Here’s what we bring to the weekend:
Friday Evening BBQ We kick things off properly with a Van Club BBQ on the Friday evening. It’s the perfect icebreaker, a chance to meet your neighbours, put faces to names you might recognise from our community, and set the tone for the rest of the weekend. Come hungry.
The Saturday 2pm Club This has become something of a Van Club tradition and for good reason. Every Saturday afternoon at 2pm, we gather for drinks and nibbles in a relaxed, no-fuss get-together. It’s a brilliant way to catch up after a busy morning exploring the show before settling in for the evening entertainment.
Extra Van Club Touches Throughout the Weekend Beyond the BBQ and the 2pm Club, we organise additional meet-ups and little extras across the four days. These are the kinds of thoughtful details that turn a good weekend into a genuinely memorable one.
You Don’t Need to Be a Member
This is something we want to make really clear: you do not need to be a Van Club member to camp in our area. Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a long-standing member, brand new to the van life scene, or just curious about what we’re all about, our camping section is open to you.
We’re a non-profit organisation, and everything we do is built around making experiences like this more accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible. Campervan Campout felt like a natural fit.
How to Book Your Spot
Booking is straightforward. Head to the Campervan Campout Festival 2026 camping tickets page on Eventbrite and when you book, simply enter the code VanClub to be placed in our dedicated camping section.
One thing worth knowing: if you book before 16th April 2026, you’ll pay no booking fees. That’s a genuinely useful saving, and it means now is the right time to lock in your place rather than leaving it to chance.
You can also find full event details and save the date on our Campervan Campout Festival 2026 event page, where we’ll keep everything updated as the festival gets closer.
Tips for Making the Most of the Weekend
If you’re heading to Campervan Campout for the first time, a few practical thoughts:
- Arrive early on Friday. Arriving at or shortly after the 08:00 opening gives you first pick of spots within the Van Club area and plenty of time to get set up before the evening BBQ.
- Bring layers. Early May in the south of England can be gloriously warm or surprisingly brisk. Mornings especially can have a chill, so pack accordingly.
- Don’t over-schedule yourself. The best moments at festivals like this tend to be unplanned. Leave room in your days for spontaneous conversations and wandering.
- Use the code VanClub at checkout. It’s easy to forget in the excitement of booking, but this is what places you with our community rather than the general festival camping.
- Bring something to share at the BBQ. It’s not required, but turning up with a plate of something always goes down well and is a great way to break the ice.
A Weekend Worth Planning For
Campervan Campout 2026 is shaping up to be a brilliant few days, and we’d love to have you there with us. Four days at the South of England Showground, a Friday BBQ, the Saturday 2pm Club, live entertainment, and a camping area full of people who share your passion for van life. It’s the kind of weekend that reminds you exactly why you chose this lifestyle.
Secure your spot before 16th April to avoid booking fees, use the code VanClub at checkout, and come ready to enjoy it. We’ll see you there.
Find full details and book your place on our Campervan Campout 2026 event page.