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The UK’s Ultimate Vanlife Festival
For Campervans, Motorhomes & Live-In Vehicles.
Join our 4 day vanlife festival, expect live music, talks, demos, trade village shopping, street food, bars and full trackside energy. Open to campervans, motorhomes and all live in vehicles.
Thruxton race circuit, SP11 8PN
18th - 21st june 2026
What is Vanlove Festival?
Vanlove is the UK’s most loved vanlife festival, bringing together campervan owners, motorhome travellers and vanlife enthusiasts for four days of music, community and adventure.
From first time vanlifers to full time travellers, Vanlove is a space to connect, learn and celebrate life on the road. This year we’re turning everything up to 11! Bigger space, bigger vibes, and a whole new trackside edge.
Open to all live in vehicles, from self-converted campervans to fully equipped motorhomes and everything in between. Families and dogs are all welcome, bringing the whole community together. Wake up with your van. Explore, learn and connect by day. Dance at sunset with thousands of like minded people.
This is vanlife celebrated properly. Will you be joining us?
Head to the FAQ’s below to find out more.
Live Music at Vanlove Festival
The soundtrack to your summer starts here.
Vanlove Festival 2026 brings live music, tribute acts and DJs across four days at Thruxton. Featuring DAVE PEARCE, ARTFUL DODGER, ROZALLA and ONE NIGHT IN NASHVILLE, plus tribute sets celebrating LUKE COMBS, TAYLOR SWIFT, DOLLY PARTON and SHANIA TWAIN, with more still to be announced.
Park up. Turn it up. Four days of live music and vanlife energy as we transform the UK’s fastest race circuit into a standout vanlife festival.
Pick a playlist to get the party started!
Four days of epic Vanlove vibes
Camping options including On The Grid, Trackside Premium, Trackside, Accessible, Paddock and EHU pitches
The Pits Party Zone with full festival energy
A large trade village featuring vanlife gear, outdoor brands and lifestyle products
Live music and entertainment from day through to night
A dedicated talks and demos arena with builders, creators and vanlife experts.
Indoor & outdoor bars and food options
Chillout areas to relax with friends
Special guests from across the vanlife community and beyond
The same community-centred #peaceandvanlove atmosphere
What to expect at Vanlove Festival 2026
All wrapped in our signature #peaceandvanlove community first atmosphere where vans are welcome in every shape and size.
Head to the FAQ’s below to find out more.
HIGH-OCTANE Karting at Vanlove ’26
Feel the adrenaline, battle your friends on track, and channel your inner F1 driver at Vanlove ’26.
We’re taking over the iconic Thruxton Race Circuit for an exclusive Vanlove karting experience, with just 30 total spaces available across two grids. Whether you’re fiercely competitive or just want a ridiculously fun afternoon with the Vanlove community, this is your chance to hit the track and race for the podium.
Never Been to a Vanlife Festival Before?
Vanlove is welcoming, friendly and easy to navigate. You park up, set up, and everything happens around you. There is no pressure to know anyone. Just bring your van, your people and your sense of adventure.
have you Experienced the award winning Vanlove Fest?
Recognised as the 2024 Vanlife Festival of the Year and now coming into our fifth year, Vanlove is the UK's favourite vanlife and campervan festival for those who love to escape, adventure and party. From micro campers to overlanders, campervans and motorhomes. Whether you're full time or just curious, Vanlove is your space to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate the freedom of life on the road. Everyone is welcome at Vanlove.
After four unforgettable years based at Elvington, we knew it was time for the next evolution. A space that kept the freedom, the atmosphere and the community energy you loved… but gave us the room to grow, play, and bring even more of the Vanlove spirit to life.
Thruxton - the UK’s fastest race circuit, steeped in airfield heritage just like Elvington - is that perfect next chapter. A place where epic views meet iconic motorsport history, and where Vanlove festival can really come into its own.
This year, Vanlove lands on the track for a bolder, more immersive experience than ever before. Think open-road freedom with a full-throttle backdrop, all wrapped in our signature #peaceandvanlove vibes.
Expect trackside energy. Expect community spirit. Expect new experiences, live music, demos, talks, food, bars, pit parties, sunsets, party nights… and the kind of moments that stay with you long after you leave the trackside behind.
The ultimate vanlife celebration remixed for 2026.
SUPPORTED BY Our sponsors:
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Puff Print Hoodie - Latte
£49.95
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Vanlife Trucker Cap - Black
£24.95
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Puff Print Sweatshirt - Pink Joy
£39.95
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'Roam & Refuel' 4 x Vanlove Reusable Plastic Cups
£12.00
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Mens Van Socks - CHARCOAL/GREY
£12.99
Frequently Asked Questions
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Vanlove Festival takes place from 18 to 21 June 2026 at Thruxton Race Circuit, Hampshire.
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Yes. The festival is open to all live in vehicles including campervans, motorhomes and van conversions.
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All pitches will be grass, unless you have booked an ‘On The Grid’ hardstanding pitch.
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Yes, you are welcome to put up an standard awning attached to the side of your van provided it doesn’t extend beyond two meters.
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Yes, however BBQ’s are only permitted on grass and not the track, and they must be raised at least 50cm off the ground. Firepits are not permitted.
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You are welcome to bring your own food and drink outside of the main arena space.
Please note that this is a zero glass event, with reusable cups available.
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No sorry, drones are not permitted anywhere on site due to the nature of the venue, unless your have prior permission.
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Yes, we will have accessible toilets onsite. Accessible park up pitches and all areas are accessed by flat ground.
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Our Pitch tickets cover entry for two people, which can include a carer. If an additional carer is required, an extra carer ticket can be purchased. Please note that evidence of carer status may be required.
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No, apologies. Our 2026 event is focused around live-in vehicles.
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Yes! Vanlove Fest is a suitable event for all the family.
Under 5s go free, with a child ticket needed for children from 5-16.
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Yes! We do ask that you keep your dogs on a lead at all times due to the nature of the venue, and of course clean up after them. There are strictly no fireworks at the event.
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Yes, water will be available on site.
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There will be a limited number of electric hook ups available, within the paddock pitch area, and you will see this option to book on the ticket purchase page.
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Yes, toilets will be available throughout the festival grounds for your convenience.
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Tickets are not refundable for this event.
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The weekend will be jam packed with fantastic live music and entertainment.
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We loved our years at Elvington, but Vanlove has grown in size, energy, and what we want to offer you. Thruxton gives us more space, better facilities, an incredible new layout, and a unique track environment that brings the festival to life in a whole new way. We can’t wait for you to come and experience it for yourself.
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CLICK HERE to complete the general trader form and CLICK HERE for the caterers trader form.
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Yes. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.
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