Kamperfest is built for the sort of weekend where one good thing naturally leads to another—and the 2026 programme has plenty to choose from.
Live across the weekend
The soundtrack to
your weekend.
Live bands, rave pioneers, local favourites and a special all-vinyl set across the 2026 weekend.
Rave pioneer · Confirmed
DJ Slipmatt
UK rave royalty and one half of SL2, bringing old-skool energy and dance-floor classics.
Live band · Confirmed
Simply Quo Live
A no-nonsense celebration of Status Quo, packed with driving riffs and familiar singalongs.
Hard rock & metal · Confirmed
The Self Titled
Award-winning Kent hard rock and metal with big riffs and a high-impact live show.
90s dance live · Confirmed
Level Up
A five-piece live party of 90s dance, club classics and crowd favourites.
Rave pioneer · Confirmed
Ellis Dee
A foundational UK rave DJ bringing more than 35 years of dance-floor instinct.
Party DJ · Confirmed
GlenTertainment DJ
Nostalgia, remixes, mash-ups and interactive party energy.
Special all-vinyl set · Confirmed
RayMND
International experience, deep selection and a special all-vinyl set.
Trance × old skool · Confirmed
DAMc
Uplifting trance, old-skool favourites and festival-ready mash-ups.
DJ collaboration · Confirmed
DJ Neal P with Dosed Up Gary
Big tunes, party energy and a crowd-focused set built around momentum.
Acts and running order subject to change.
Racing all weekend
Manston’s Halloween Showdown brings Saturday day-and-night action and Sunday racing until around 5pm. Watching is included with your Kamperfest wristband; drivers arrange track entry separately with Manston.
Sunday charity auction
Gather round at midday on Sunday and help turn some generous bids into support for a good cause.
On-site Show & Shine
A relaxed Sunday Show & Shine for vehicles already attending Kamperfest, included for wristband holders at no extra cost.
Children’s activities
Colouring, painting and hands-on activities give younger festival-goers plenty to enjoy.
Markets & traders
Independent traders and festival finds come together in the main traders’ marquee.
Street food, bars & shelter
A varied food-stall area, welcoming bars and nearby event marquees offering useful shelter if the weather turns.
Competitions & workshops
Friendly competitions and hands-on sessions add more ways to join in across the weekend.
Halloween fancy dress
The theme is Horror / Scary Movies / Halloween Fright—bring your most imaginative look.