Camp Bestival 2021

July 29th 2021

Lulworth Castle, Dorset

All systems are go for the family-friendly Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle later this summer. Taking place between July 29th and August 1st 2021, the line up features the likes of Fatboy Slim, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Friendly Fires, The Vengaboys and Kelis among many more. Sara Cox returns with Sounds of the 80s and Mr Tumble will step once again onto the main stage for an hour of fun.

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What the organisers say

Camp Bestival 2021 takes place from Thursday 29th July to Sunday 1st August at Lulworth Castle, Dorset. It’s a four-day festi-holiday offering hundreds of things to see and do from music and family shows to comedy, spoken word, arts, science shows and circus workshops for all.

A poster with a rainbow and a castle on it

When we originally announced our Movies theme, we didn’t quite expect 2020 to be the kind of show-stopper it became. But if there’s one thing we’ve learned it’s that you’ve got to keep rolling. So, we are very pleased indeed to announce the return of Camp Bestival, back in the spacious grounds of Lulworth Castle from Thursday 29th July to Sunday 1st August. Scored by the very best music acts around and bursting with blockbuster action don’t miss out on Camp Bestival 2021 because we mean it when we say ACTION.

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 “Take two indeed! Take one was looking pretty good through the lens but take two is taking things to a whole new level with some amazing new additions to our cast. Step up very special guest Kelis making a huge comeback at the moment, the best maître d’ in the world Fred Sirieix helping us curate our food offerings, add in Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess live, a proper standalone comedy tent, a new clubby space for parents and teens and loads more fresh ideas … and, of course, the fans’ favourite Venagboys are back. We asked you guys and you voted for the return of the Vengabus. We want Camp Bestival 2021 to be the best family festival you’ve ever witnessed, so we hope to see you at the Castle!”  Josie & Rob da Bank

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Tickets here campbestival.net

Line Up

Fatboy Slim

Friendly Fires

Sophie Ellis Bextor

Kelis

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