As we head into the Spring of 2025, the excitement for campervan festivals is building! Whether you’re a seasoned camper or new to the van life scene, there’s no better way to celebrate the freedom and adventure of life on the road than by attending one of the many festivals lined up across the UK. From family-friendly gatherings to lively VW showcases, 2025 offers an exciting array of events for all types of van enthusiasts. In this blog post, we’ve rounded up the best campervan festivals to mark in your calendar, so you can start planning your next adventure today!
February 2025
- Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show
Date: February 18-23, 2025
Location: Birmingham
Highlights: The UK’s largest leisure vehicle event, showcasing the latest motorhomes, campervans, caravans, and outdoor gear. - Vee Dub Show
Date: February 23, 2025
Location: Stafford
Highlights: Classic VW event with car displays, community, and a fun atmosphere.
March 2025
- Suffolk Bugers Auto Jumble
Date: March 9, 2025
Location: Suffolk
Highlights: Great for finding parts and accessories for your VW. - Ultimate Dubs
Date: March 9, 2025
Location: Telford
Highlights: Large-scale VW show featuring custom builds and parts. - VW Volks World
Date: March 23, 2025
Location: Surrey
Highlights: Celebrating VW culture with car displays and exhibitions.
April 2025
- Camperfest
Date: April 17-21, 2025
Location: Chester
Highlights: Family-friendly event with live music and vehicle showcases. - VW Festival Spring Camp Out
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Newark
Highlights: A spring festival for VW lovers with shows and camping. - Alive & Kicking
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Suffolk
Highlights: A vibrant VW event with a focus on community and entertainment. - Dubs at the Mill
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Somerset
Highlights: Relaxed atmosphere in a scenic location, perfect for VW enthusiasts.
May 2025
- The Only Meet is Essex
Date: May 2-5, 2025
Location: Essex
Highlights: Social gathering of VW enthusiasts with a relaxed vibe. - VW Camp Out
Date: May 2-5, 2025
Location: Northumberland
Highlights: A fun weekend for families and VW fans, featuring vehicle displays and activities. - Stanford Hall VW Show
Date: May 4, 2025
Location: Leicestershire
Highlights: A popular event with beautiful cars and a great atmosphere. - Derbyshire Dubs
Date: May 8-11, 2025
Location: Derbyshire
Highlights: Stunning location in the Peak District with car displays and live music. - Glampfest
Date: May 9-11, 2025
Location: Yorkshire
Highlights: A stylish festival with a focus on glamping and VW culture. - Vanwest Chill Out
Date: May 9-11, 2025
Location: Cheddar
Highlights: Relaxed festival with a focus on good food and great company. - VW Breakout
Date: May 16-18, 2025
Location: Northamptonshire
Highlights: A lively festival with VW exhibitions and plenty of entertainment. - Dubs in the Middle
Date: May 22-26, 2025
Location: Worcestershire
Highlights: Scenic festival with a welcoming atmosphere and VW displays. - Run to the Sun
Date: May 23-26, 2025
Location: Newquay
Highlights: Beachside event with VW cars, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere. - Volksfling
Date: May 23-25, 2025
Location: Scotland
Highlights: Scottish festival with custom car displays and live entertainment. - Westest Fest
Date: May 30 – June 1, 2025
Location: Tenby
Highlights: A coastal festival with VW displays, food, and music. - Vanlife Festival
Date: May 30 – June 1, 2025
Location: Shrewsbury
Highlights: Focus on vanlife lifestyle with workshops, camping, and entertainment.
June 2025
- Stonor Park VW Show
Date: June 1, 2025
Location: Oxfordshire
Highlights: A charming VW show with plenty to see and do in the countryside. - Vans in the Valley
Date: June 3-6, 2025
Location: Yorkshire
Highlights: A picturesque festival with outdoor activities and VW culture. - Alive & Dubbin
Date: June 5-8, 2025
Location: Suffolk
Highlights: A weekend full of music, food, and VW showcases. - Bristol Volksfest
Date: June 6-8, 2025
Location: Bristol
Highlights: A huge celebration of all things VW, including custom cars and live music. - Rekindle Festival
Date: June 6, 2025
Location: Lincolnshire
Highlights: A one-day festival with a focus on vintage VW models. - Campers & Coffee
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: East Sussex
Highlights: A casual meet-up for VW enthusiasts to connect over coffee. - Mighty Dub Fest
Date: June 13-15, 2025
Location: Northumberland
Highlights: A lively festival with VW shows, live music, and food. - Vanlifers United
Date: June 13-15, 2025
Location: Worthing
Highlights: A gathering for vanlifers to share stories and enjoy a weekend by the sea. - Camperlife
Date: June 14-15, 2025
Location: Stratford
Highlights: A weekend for vanlifers and VW fans to meet, relax, and explore.
July 2025
- Camper Jam
Date: July 4-6, 2025
Location: Cheshire
Highlights: A fantastic weekend with plenty of VW vans, live music, and entertainment. - Cruise to the Prom
Date: July 6, 2025
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Highlights: A fun, relaxing cruise of VW vehicles along the coast. - VolksPower
Date: July 10-13, 2025
Location: Rugby
Highlights: A high-energy festival with VW vehicles, music, and activities. - Volks Weald Fest
Date: July 11-13, 2025
Location: Kent
Highlights: A great mix of classic cars, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
August 2025
- VW Beetle Juice Fest
Date: August 1-3, 2025
Location: Suffolk
Highlights: A VW-specific festival with Beetle-centric showcases and fun. - Van Vibes
Date: August 1-3, 2025
Location: Surrey
Highlights: A cool event with live music, food, and plenty of VW vibes. - Beach Dubbin
Date: August 1-3, 2025
Location: Portsmouth
Highlights: A fun, beachside VW gathering with vehicle displays and live music.
September 2025
- Druridge Bay Camp Out
Date: September 4-7, 2025
Location: Northumberland
Highlights: A relaxed camp-out event perfect for families and VW fans. - Busfest
Date: September 12-14, 2025
Location: Malvern
Highlights: One of the biggest VW festivals in the UK with thousands of buses and plenty of activities. - Grill n Chill
Date: September 9-21, 2025
Location: Kent
Highlights: A laid-back festival combining VW campervans and great food, perfect for socializing and enjoying the outdoors. - Doncaster VW Festival
Date: September 19-21, 2025
Location: Doncaster
Highlights: A vibrant celebration of VW vehicles, featuring car displays, music, and food vendors. - Retro Dubs
Date: 26-28 September, 2025
Location: Suffolk
Highlights: A nostalgic festival dedicated to classic Volkswagen models, showcasing vintage campers and air-cooled VWs. - Dubs in the Dales
Date: 26-28 September, 2025
Location: Yorkshire
Highlights: A family-friendly event in the scenic Yorkshire Dales, featuring VW displays, live music, and activities for all ages.
October 2025
- Oktoberfest
Date: 3-5th October, 2025
Location: Devon
Highlights: A unique VW festival with an Oktoberfest theme, featuring beer tents, food stalls, and a celebration of German culture alongside VW enthusiasts.
- Night of the Living Dubs
Date: 10-12th October, 2025
Location: Doncaster
Highlights: A spooky VW festival with a Halloween theme, featuring costume contests, live music, and plenty of unique VWs on display.
This list includes the top events for 2025, offering everything from large-scale festivals to smaller, more intimate gatherings. Whether you’re into custom builds or simply enjoy the social side of van life, there’s something for everyone in the VW campervan scene!
