Leave No Trace Festival - A New Vanlife Festival

It's great to see a new festival on the VanLife events list for 2026 and with a small bonus. No more travelling up north or across the entire length or width of the UK to get to a London-based festival. Leave No Trace is based in Dursley, Gloucestershire, and is just a stone’s throw from the M5, which in turn is a short drive from the M4.

What’s On At the Leave No Trace Festival?

Whether you live full-time on the road in a self-converted camper, own a motorhome, love pitching a tent for a weekend under the stars, or simply crave connection with like-minded, nature-loving people—this festival is for you. We are opening the gates to everyone who loves vanlife, community, the outdoors, and good vibes.

What’s on the Horizon for September 2026?

• ⛺ All-Vehicle & Tent Camping: Spaces for everything from large vans and micro-campers to traditional ground tents. 
• 🤫 Quiet Camping available: Set up camp in our dedicated quiet zone, located furthest from the music and festivities for those heading to bed early, just mention on the gate that you would like to camp in the quiet camping zone.
• 🎵 The Marquee & Sound System: Get ready for live music from Mar Mar, acoustic hour with Lee and our resident DJ Sam to keep the energy going into the night.
• 🎤 Live Q&A Panel: A live Q&A with brettman Valleyvan and others (to be announced).
• 🍎 Food & Drink: The event is currently BYOB (bring your own bottle/beer), so feel free to pack your favorites. We are looking into sorting a bar for the weekend but we’ll keep you updated as we’re very much off-grid!
• 🐶 Dogs are more than welcome: Bring your pups to join in on the festival fun! However, because the event site is located directly next to a working farm with livestock, all dogs must be kept on leads at all times to ensure the safety of the animals and your furry friends.
• 🔥 Raised campfires: Permitted on site, provided they are completely elevated off the ground and have a fire blanket placed directly underneath them to protect the grass from any heat damage.
• 🌱 The “Leave No Trace” Ethos: A festival with a conscience. We are coming together to celebrate nature, which means respecting the beautiful grounds of Nibley House Farm and leaving the land exactly as we found it, please show respect and pick up your litter, thank you. 

Pack your bags, prep your vans, or grab your tents. Spaces are limited, and after last year’s turnout, you won’t want to miss the evolution of this community gathering.

Head over to the LeaveNoTrace.com website for booking information and for extended parking before or after the event