Picture around 3,000 campervans parked up side by side, with live music, families and plenty of van pride on show. That was the scene at this year’s Dubbed Out Festival, which has now sold out for the fifth year running.
From 1,000 vans to 3,000
The festival began in June 2022 at Ashley Hall in Cheshire with 1,000 vans and has grown every year since. It now takes place at the Royal Cheshire Showground near Knutsford and is estimated to be the UK’s third-largest VW and campervan festival. The 2026 event was headlined by Utah Saints and around 30 per cent of festival-goers were under 18, reflecting its focus on families, safety and community.
Despite its VW roots, it’s open to all campervans, motorhomes and converted vans, which means you don’t need a Volkswagen to join in the fun.
A community that began online
The festival grew out of Dubbed Out Community, a private Facebook group with more than 70,000 members, making it one of the UK’s largest campervan communities. Nearly 40,000 Dubbed Out stickers have been sold and the logo is now a familiar sight on campervans across the UK and Europe.
Germaine Williams of Dubbed Out said: “It’s pretty amazing to see how big the festival and the group have become in such a short space of time without losing their charm. We can only thank the Dubbed Out Community for that. And we’ve plenty of runway left. Both myself and Neil are very proud and grateful.”
Planning for 2027
If you’d like to go to the 2027 Dubbed Out Festival, here’s what to know so far:
- The festival runs from 29th July to 1st August 2027 at the Royal Cheshire Showground, Tabley, Knutsford.
- The lineup will be announced in December 2026.
- Tickets go on sale on 31st January 2027.
With five sell-outs in a row, it’s worth signing up to the newsletter at dubbedout.co.uk for early ticket access.
Image credit: Dubbed Out
