If you love the freedom of van life, the UK’s vanlife festivals and events are the perfect way to connect with fellow enthusiasts, discover new gear, and immerse yourself in a world of adventure.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed weekend with live music and craft beers, or a specialist event with workshops and conversion demos, there’s something for everyone in 2025.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best vanlife festivals and events across the UK, with details on what to expect and where to find out more.
January – March 2025
The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
📅 20th – 25th February 2025
📍 NEC Birmingham
🔗 Website
Kickstart the year at the UK’s biggest outdoor leisure show, featuring the latest campervan and motorhome models, camping gear, and travel inspiration. Expect expert talks, live demonstrations, and interactive displays to help you plan your next adventure.
VolksWorld Show
📅 23rd March 2025
📍 South of England Showground, West Sussex
🔗 Website
A must-visit for VW campervan lovers, this show celebrates classic Volkswagens with an incredible display of restored and custom VW campers, Beetles, and other vintage models. Expect live music, a bustling trade village, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
April – June 2025
Campervan Campout
📅 2nd May – 4th May
📍 The South of England Showground, West Sussex
🔗 Website
The Campervan Campout Festival offers a weekend of live music, vanlife culture, and hands-on workshops. Highlights include performances headlined by Radio 2’s Sara Cox, over 40 free talks and demonstrations, and showcases of self-build campervans. Attendees can explore The Beach Barn for daytime games and evening entertainment or visit The Self-Build Show for van conversion inspiration. Tickets and more details are available on the official website.
The National Camping & Caravanning Week
📅 27th May – 2nd June 2025
📍 Nationwide
🔗 Website
An annual celebration of camping and van life, with events held across the UK at participating campsites. Enjoy exclusive deals, group activities, and a chance to connect with the camping community.
Van Life Festival
📅 30th May – 1st June 2025
📍 The West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury
🔗 Website
A vibrant celebration of campervan culture, featuring live music, van-building workshops, adventure talks, and street food. This is a great place to meet like-minded travellers and get inspiration for your next conversion project.
CAMPERLIFE@STRATFORD®
📅 13th June – 15th June 2025
📍 Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse
🔗 Website
Camperlife @ Stratford is a national camping event celebrating all forms of camping and outdoor life. The festival features three distinct zones—Self-Build, Vanlife, and Overland—each offering specialised traders, display vehicles, and interactive workshops. Attendees can enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and the opportunity to meet prominent influencers in the camping community. Tickets and further details are available on the official website.
VanLife Fest @ The Hall
📅 20th June – 22nd June 2025
📍 Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire
🔗 Website
A three-day, family-friendly campervan festival, featuring live music, a trade village, Vanlife coffee club and custom camper display. The festival also features fully licensed bars and a variety of street food vendors. Tickets are available for purchase through the official website.
July – September 2025
Camper Jam
📅 4th – 6th July 2025
📍 Weston Park, Shropshire
🔗 Website
One of the most popular family-friendly VW camper festivals, Camper Jam offers a weekend of live music, trade stalls, show & shine displays, and kids’ activities. Whether you’re into classic T2s or modern VW Transporters, there’s something for everyone.
Vanlove
📅 18th – 20th July 2025
📍 Elvington Airfield, York
🔗 Website
Vanlove Fest 2025 offers a vibrant celebration for vanlife enthusiasts. The festival features live performances by artists like Ellie Sax and Chris Moyles, a variety of camping zones, and the iconic Survivors Convoy to conclude the event. Attendees can explore areas such as the Adventure Zone and the Vanlove Retreat Wellness Village, participate in workshops, and enjoy diverse food options.
Van Vibes Festival
📅 1st – 3rd August 2025
📍 Lawn Hill Events, Surrey
🔗 Website
Van Vibes Festival is a vibrant event set in the picturesque Surrey countryside, offering a relaxed environment to enjoy music, food, dance, and leisure. The festival features live performances from bands like Joe Deluxe and Brotherhood, as well as acts such as Fake Boy Slim, delivering unique musical experiences. Attendees can participate in activities including self-defense classes, arts and crafts sessions, and the annual Van Vibes Burger Challenge. Tickets and further details are available on the official website.
Vanlife Eats
📅 22nd – 24th August 2025
📍 Dummer Farm, Basingstoke
🔗 Website
Vanlife Eats Festival 2025 is a three-day event celebrating campervan cooking and vanlife culture. The festival features interactive cooking demonstrations, health and wellbeing activities, vanlife workshops, live music, and a dog show. Attendees can also participate in the ‘Van Bake Off’ and enjoy the ‘Big Picnic & Banquet’. Tickets and further details are available on the official website.
Camper Calling
📅 22nd – 25th August 2025
📍 Ragley Hall, Warwickshire
🔗 Website
Camper Calling is a family-friendly music festival scheduled for August 22–24, 2025, at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. The event features an impressive lineup of artists, including Razorlight, Clean Bandit, Example, The Levellers, Sleeper, The Charlatans, Tom Meighan, Pixie Lott, and The Hoosiers. In addition to live performances, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities such as creative workshops, lake activities, and diverse food and drink options. Tickets and further details are available on the official website.
Busfest
📅 12th – 14th September 2025
📍 Three Counties Showground, Malvern
🔗 Website
The world’s largest VW Transporter festival, Busfest attracts thousands of campervan lovers from across the globe. Expect everything from rare classic vans to modern conversions, plus entertainment, live music, and a huge trade village.
VanLife Fest @ The Park
📅 12th – 14th September 2025
📍 Revesby Estate, Mareham, Lincolnshire
🔗 Website
VanLife Fest @ The Park is a three-day, family-friendly campervan festival, offering a variety of activities and entertainment, including live music, family entertainment, a trade village, a custom van display, a health and wellness zone, dog show and a vanlife coffee club. Tickets are available for purchase through the official website.
October – December 2025
Malvern Caravan & Motorhome Show
📅 3rd – 5th October 2025
📍 Three Counties Showground, Malvern
🔗 Website
A great autumn show featuring the latest campervans, caravans, and motorhomes, plus accessories and expert advice on winter camping.
The Motorhome & Caravan Show
📅 14th – 19th October 2025
📍 NEC Birmingham
🔗 Website
One of the UK’s largest campervan and motorhome events, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing new models, accessories, and innovative technology.
Which Vanlife Festival or Event Will You Attend in 2025?
Whether you’re looking for expert advice on conversions, want to browse the latest camper models, or just fancy a fun weekend with fellow van lifers, there’s a UK vanlife festival or event for you in 2025.
Will you be heading to any of these?
If we’ve missed any Vanlife Festivals or Events, please feel free to let us know and we’ll add them to the list!
