Bestival 2024 in England

Bestival is a four-day festival located on Dorset's Jurassic Coast in England, previously held on the Isle of Wight. This multi-award-winning event combines a family-friendly festival experience with an action-packed camping holiday, aptly dubbed a "festi-holiday". Featuring a diverse lineup across multiple stages, Bestival showcases a blend of genres, including house, techno, pop, hip-hop, and more.

Lineup of Performers

Bestival boasted a diverse lineup featuring renowned artists such as Pete Tong, Paloma Faith, McFly, Orbital, James Arthur, The Darkness, Jake Shears, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, David Rodigan, Gok Wan, Roger Sanchez, Hak Baker, Flowerovlove, The K's, House Gospel Choir, Craig Charles, Dick & Dom, The Magic Numbers, Duke Special, Dagny, Ellie Sax, The Cuban Brothers, The Smyths, Old Time Sailors, The Amy Winehouse Band, Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals, Brainiac Live Remixed, Mr Motivator, Hacker T Dog & Katie Thistleton, Mr Tumble, Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, Mister Maker, Junior Jungle, Big Fish Little Fish, The Pop Bingo Disco, Hip Hop House Band, Daisybelle & Carly Foxx, Rhoda Dakar, Fred Roberts, Coach Party, and others.

Activities

In addition to an unforgettable music lineup throughout the weekend, Camp Bestival offers a diverse array of entertainment, including comedy, theatre, spoken word, and cultural talks. Families can delight in specially curated kids' activities like The World's Biggest Bouncy Castle and a mesmerizing fireworks display, ensuring smiles all around at the festival.

Tickets

Camp Bestival in Dorset offers a range of ticket options to suit every festival-goer. For day visitors looking to soak up the atmosphere without camping, prices range from £80 to £90 for adult tickets, £46 to £52 for teens aged 13-17, and children's tickets priced between £18 and £41. Babies under one year old can enter for free. If you're planning to stay for the whole weekend, camping tickets are available, with adult weekend tickets priced at £232.

History of Bestival

Since its debut in 2004, Bestival has grown from attracting 10,000 attendees to a peak of 55,000 in 2010. Known for its themed fancy dress since 2008—ranging from Fantasy to Alice in Wonderland—each year brings new and exciting concepts. Awarded 'Best Major Festival' at the 2015 UK Festival Awards, Bestival also champions environmental and social causes, supporting Isle of Wight-based youth organizations and charities. It maintains a boutique feel with innovative features like the inflatable church and "Breastival," a yurt for breastfeeding mothers.

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