Dogstival will take place at Burley Park in Hampshire on May 30 and 31, with organisers promising what they describe as the UK’s “wildest festival” for dogs and their owners.
One of the biggest attractions at this year’s event is the Dogstival x Shorefield Holidays Pop Up Beach, a 15-tonne private beach created exclusively for dogs. The attraction comes as many UK beaches introduce seasonal restrictions on dogs from May 1.
The beach area will also host dog-themed foam parties featuring palm trees, paddling pools and music from the 100 piece Rock Choir.
Festival goers can also visit a Lady and the Tramp inspired afternoon tea pop up organised in partnership with The Montagu Arms, while dogs and owners can socialise at The Muddy Paws Tavern through bingo games, quizzes and breed meet ups.
Food and drink experiences will include cooking sessions at the Naturo Healthy Hound Kitchen, where owners and pets can make treats including “poocharoni pizzas” and sausages, alongside cocktails at the Pop BarkBar.
The festival will also feature a wide range of activities designed specifically for dogs, including dock diving pools, paddleboarding, skateboarding, agility courses, flyball, lure racing and the Dogstival Barkour Adventure Playground.
Creative experiences are also planned, including the Pup Art Café, where dogs can create artwork using peanut butter on canvas, while the Ladybug Art Memory Garden will allow visitors to celebrate pets past and present.
Organisers said sustainability remains a major focus for the event after more than 61 per cent of waste was recycled at the 2025 festival. The event also reduced its carbon footprint by around 80 per cent through the use of biofuels and solar powered stages.
Richard Nowell said: "We’ve always made dogs the VIPs, but this year we’re going all out. Imagine a music festival — but designed entirely for dogs — that’s Dogstival! The beach, the foam party, the action arenas… it’s joyful, it’s bonkers, and it’s completely focussed on dogs. Dogstival really is the greatest party for dogs."
Dogstival takes place at Burley Park, Hampshire, with tickets priced from £18 for adults.
