Introducing Vanlove 2026: A New Chapter Begins at Thruxton
We’ve been teasing you for a while and the rumours are true... the next chapter of Vanlove is officially here!
Vanlove 2026 is rolling into Thruxton Race Circuit - the UK’s fastest circuit, for our biggest, boldest, most ambitious festival yet.
After four unforgettable years at Elvington Airfield, it became clear that the community was ready for more space, more energy, and more adventure. We started with just 250 vans and last summer, we passed 1,500.
What began as a gathering has grown into something much bigger - an award-winning UK vanlife festival shaped by freedom, creativity, shared curiosity and a whole lot of good vibes.
So this year, we’re levelling up…
What can you expect in 2026?
We’ll be sharing more as the weeks unfold, but here’s a taste of what’s already locked in:
Trackside camping like nowhere else
An expanded Trade Village with our biggest brand lineup ever
A brand new demos + talks arena
The Pits Party Zone
Off-road zone & skid pan experiences
Even more live music and entertainment
Bars, food, coffee, and good vibes all weekend
A huge gathering of vans from every corner of the UK and beyond
That signature #peaceandvanlove atmosphere we’re known for and continue to nurture in everything we do – checkout our Vanlove Commitment.
The runway at Elvington gave us a foundation.
Thruxton gives us room to level up.
Why Thruxton?
If you watched our launch video, you’ll know exactly what we mean when we say we’re “turning everything up to 11”
Thruxton isn’t just a new venue, it’s a natural evolution of everything Vanlove has become.
✔ Still rooted in our airfield beginnings
✔ Still open, spacious, and built for proper festival freedom
✔ Now with a 2.3-mile race circuit woven through the entire experience
✔ Ready for our biggest UK vanlife festival gathering yet
Thruxton gives us the chance to create something no other vanlife festival in the UK can replicate: trackside camping, iconic views, a historic motorsport setting, and enough room to build our biggest space yet for connection, community, demos, traders, and party night memories!
The movement continues
As we said in the announcement video:
“Vanlove isn’t just a festival. It’s a movement.”
And what makes it a movement is you!
The full-timers, first-timers, the weekend warriors, the motorhomers, the campervaners, the families and of course the adventure pets too! Every year, you bring the magic. We just build the space for it.
This year, that space is bigger, bolder and more iconic than ever.
When & Where
Here are the key details for your diary!
📍 Thruxton Race Circuit, Hampshire, SP11 8PN
📅 18th - 21st June 2026
Tickets are now live - and the first wave of early bird tickets always moves fast.
If Vanlove is the highlight of your year (or you want it to be), now’s the time to secure your pitch.
You can can also head to the festival page and find the FAQ’s there.
Ps. Please share the exciting news…
If Vanlove has been part of your story - whether you’ve previously joined us at Elvington, or elsewhere on the road - we’d love your help spreading the word. Share this blog post, or our video in your socials, or tag us in your favourite photos.
The more the community rallies, the stronger the movement becomes.
#peaceandvanlove
