South East England festivals in 2026
The South East England has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 18 festivals happening across the South East England this year, from Guilfest, Jack Up The Summer Festival, Marvellous Festivals to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.
Agria Royal International Horse Show
HicksteadA prestigious six-day international showjumping and showing event at Hickstead, West Sussex, confirmed for 21-26 July 2026 with a...
Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting
HicksteadThe Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting is a four-day international show jumping event at the All England Jumping Course in Hicks...
All England September Tour
HicksteadAnnual national showjumping championship at Hickstead running across two consecutive weeks in September 2026, with free spectator...
Bloxham Rally
BanburyThe Bloxham Steam and Country Fair is a two-day steam and vintage rally at Smiths Fields, Bloxham, Banbury, running 27-28 June 20...
Goodwood Festival of Speed
ChichesterThe Goodwood Festival of Speed runs 9-12 July 2026 at Goodwood House near Chichester, confirmed live with days already sold out....
Goodwood Revival
ChichesterGoodwood Revival is a three-day historic motorsport event held at Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex, celebrating racing cars...
Guilfest
GuildfordGuilfest is the UK's Best Family Festival, featuring seven stages of live music, comedy tent, art and craft village, street theat...
Hickstead International Dressage Festival
Hickstead, West SussexA six-day international dressage competition (CDI/CPEDI) at Hickstead's All England Jumping Course featuring elite competitors, O...
Jack Up The Summer Festival
Ryde, Isle of WightJack Up The Summer is a two-day music festival held at Retro Staycations glamping site in Ryde, Isle of Wight, featuring live ban...
Kent County Show
Detling, MaidstoneThree-day agricultural county show at the Kent Showground in Detling, Maidstone, running 3-5 July 2026. A large-scale event with...
Marvellous Festivals
ReadingMarvellous Festivals is a family-friendly tribute music festival held at Dinton Pastures Country Park near Reading, running 17-19...
Menhirs Fate Event 2
BuckinghamMenhirs Fate Event 2 is a high-fantasy festival LARP running Friday to Sunday at Dadford Road Campsite near Silverstone, Buckingh...
Royal Windsor Horse Show
WindsorRoyal Windsor Horse Show is a major annual international equestrian event held in the grounds of Windsor Castle, running for four...
We Have Ways Fest
StoweWe Have Ways Fest is the UK's leading Second World War history festival, hosted by historians James Holland and Al Murray, featur...
Wickham Festival
WickhamWickham Festival is a four-day music and arts festival running 30 July to 2 August 2026 near Wickham, Hampshire, with on-site cam...
Wilde Realms Event 2 - Oil and Water
Herne BayWilde Realms is an active Dark Fantasy LARP system running weekend events at Rosswood Scout Camp, Herne Bay, Kent. Event 2 "Oil a...
Wilde Realms Event 3 - The Heist Is On!
Herne BayA weekend dark fantasy LARP at Rosswood Scout camp in Herne Bay, Kent, running 18-20 September 2026 with on-site camping and a de...
Wilde Realms Event 4: The Sacrifices We Make
Herne BayA dark fantasy LARP weekend running October 23-25 2026 at Rosswood Scout Camp in Herne Bay, with participants camping on site and...