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What’s new for Camp Bestival 2027
Confirmed announcements for families planning their next Dorset weekend, what they mean for your trip, and the details still to come.
29 July–1 August 2027 · Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Latest: a £60 deposit Festive Instalment Plan is live, with five monthly payments from 1 February 2027. Adult weekend tickets are £255 on Ticketmaster, and Kids Under 5 Go Free for a limited time. Movie Magic is the confirmed fancy dress theme.
Latest Camp Bestival news
£60 deposit Festive Instalment Plan launched
Pay a £60 deposit at booking, however many tickets you buy, then five monthly payments of 20% of the remaining balance on 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2027. The organiser says the plan is interest-free and covers all ticket types and extras.
For your plans: choose “Festive Instalment Plan” on the payment page and check the full cost for your family, including extras.
Kids Under 5 Go Free
The organiser describes this as a limited-time offer. Ticketmaster lists weekend tickets for ages 2–4 and for under-twos at £0.
For your plans: no end date was given in the announcement, so don’t leave it too long if it affects your decision.
Movie Magic is the 2027 fancy dress theme
The organiser has announced a cinema-inspired theme and confirmed its Saturday dress-up celebration.
For your plans: Saturday falls on 31 July 2027. Start with a film character your family likes, then build in comfortable shoes and a warm layer.
Camp Bestival 2027 at a glance
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| Information | Current status |
|---|---|
| Festival dates | Confirmed: Thursday 29 July–Sunday 1 August 2027. |
| Location | Confirmed: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset. |
| 2027 line-up | Not announced yet. The organiser’s news feed had no line-up post on 11 November 2026. |
| Weekend tickets | Adult weekend ticket £255 on Ticketmaster (11 November). Early Bird and Tier 1 were marked sold out on the organiser’s site when we last checked it on 30 October. |
| Payment plan | £60 deposit, then five monthly payments from 1 February to 1 June 2027. |
| Under-5s | Kids Under 5 Go Free (limited-time offer, per the organiser). |
| Fancy dress | Movie Magic confirmed; Saturday dress-up day, 31 July 2027. |
| Camping | Weekend Camping, Camping Plus, Live-In Vehicles and Backstage & Hospitality are named in the organiser’s plan announcement. Check whether each upgrade includes admission. |
Sources: organiser news feed, organiser FAQs and Ticketmaster.
Camp Bestival 2027 line-up news
No 2027 artists have been announced. The most recent post in the organiser’s news feed on 11 November 2026 was the instalment plan announcement of 6 November.
When artists are announced, this section will record the release date and link to the full list. Day splits and stage times will be added as they appear.
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Ticket prices and the instalment plan
Weekend ticket prices
These are the prices listed on Ticketmaster on 11 November 2026. The adult price we recorded on 29 October was £245. Check the final total at checkout.
| Ticket | Price each |
|---|---|
| Adult weekend | £255.00 |
| Teen (13–17) | £165.00 |
| Child (10–12) | £138.00 |
| Child (5–9) | £118.00 |
| Child (2–4) | £0.00 |
| Babes in arms (1 and under) | £0.00 |
Quick family totals (admission only): two adults and two under-5s: £510. Two adults with children aged 7 and 11: £766. Two adults and two teens: £840. One adult and one child aged 7: £373. Camping, pitches and extras are additional.
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How the Festive Instalment Plan works
The organiser announced the plan on 6 November 2026. It covers weekend tickets, camping upgrades and extras in the same booking. Pay £60 at checkout, then five equal monthly payments of 20% of the remaining balance on the first of each month from February to June 2027.
Illustration: two adult tickets at £255 come to £510. You would pay £60 now, then five payments of £90. Extras and fees would change the amounts, so use your own basket total.
Read the official payment schedule and confirm your selected plan at checkout.
Day tickets
No dated 2027 day-ticket release has been announced. Don’t assume a weekend ticket can be exchanged for a day ticket later.
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Festival experience updates
Fancy dress is the confirmed creative starting point
Movie Magic gives families a theme to plan around before the music programme arrives. A simple costume that works with a coat and waterproofs is a practical place to start.
Camping choices are listed; the full programme is still to come
General camping and a range of upgrades are advertised for 2027. Check the admission requirements for each extra, particularly reserved pitches and accommodation.
The 2027 children’s entertainment, workshops, food traders and stage programme haven’t been announced yet. The established festival areas are useful background, but their return and exact layout depend on the new programme.
Travel, accessibility and practical updates
We haven’t found final 2027 shuttle times, a traffic plan or campsite opening times. Before booking a train, confirm the onward journey from the station and how you will get back after the evening programme.
Use the Camp Bestival travel guide to compare options. Treat previous-year maps and transport arrangements as background until the organiser or operator confirms the 2027 version.
Accessibility and facilities
Ticketmaster describes accessible booking and a companion-ticket policy for eligible visitors. Confirm the organiser’s current application process, eligibility and deadlines directly before booking around a particular facility.
The official FAQs cover water points and general facilities, and the organiser has a dedicated accessibility page. A full 2027 facilities plan hasn’t been published yet.
What to watch for next
These haven’t been announced for 2027 as of 11 November 2026. New releases will appear in the latest news above.
- Named headliners and the full music line-up.
- Children’s shows, workshops and the wider entertainment programme.
- Day splits, performance times and the final site map.
- A dated day-ticket release.
- Shuttle services, travel routes and arrival and campsite opening guidance.
Check the official news page for new releases. Use the ticket seller for live stock and the relevant operator for transport bookings.
Camp Bestival news archive
Earlier milestones are historical context, not current ticket offers.
2027 dates confirmed and Early Bird launch announced
Ticketmaster reported the return to Lulworth Castle for 29 July–1 August 2027, with Early Bird sales scheduled for 10am on 7 August 2026. The organiser has since marked that allocation sold out.
Camp Club Rewards
The organiser describes Camp Club Rewards as a free loyalty programme that gives something back when you buy. Check its terms to see whether it applies to 2027 tickets.
For a look back at the previous edition, the organiser’s 2026 round-up records that year’s programme. Its performers and activities should not be read as 2027 bookings.
Plan your trip with the Camp Bestival guides
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Travel
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Hotels
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Stages & areas
Understand the established festival spaces before the new map arrives.
Fancy dress
Build comfortable Movie Magic costumes for your family.
Family fashion
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