Taking a campervan or motorhome to a UK or European festival? The big difference from the US: power. Many fests have no hookups and don't allow generators, so you pack to be off-grid.
Glastonbury campervan rules
Glastonbury sells separate campervan/caravan tickets, only to general admission ticket holders: £225 for a standard pitch or £350 for a large pitch for 2027. Only vans with fitted sleeping, washing and/or cooking facilities get into the fields. Pitches are 7m x 8m; anything over 8m needs a large pitch at the Bath & West Showground (free 24-hour shuttle). No generators, no glass, and no sound systems in the campervan fields. Source: Glastonbury info page. Full kit: Glastonbury 2027 packing list.
Other European fests set their own vehicle rules, so check the official site. Our European festival guides for 2027 link each one.
Power without a generator
- A power station sized to your fridge and phones: BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 or Jackery Explorer 500 v2.
- A panel to top up: Jackery SolarSaga 100W Air.
- Power banks for days out. Rules by fest: Generator & Power Rules 2027.
Rain and mud
A boot tray inside the door, ponchos, wellies from Rain & Mud and a tarp for the awning floor (manufacturers' awnings are fine at Glastonbury if they fit your pitch). More: rain and mud packing list.
Water and washing
Water jugs for refills, biodegradable soap and a washcloth (Glastonbury asks people to avoid wipes and glitter). Bottles: 32 oz bottle.
Dust for summer fests
Southern European summer fests can be dry and dusty. Pack goggles, a gaiter and sealed bins, and read how to dust-proof a rental RV.
Sleep
Mask and earplugs, and warm layers for cold nights.
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Rules come from each festival's official page as of October 2026 and change every year. We only list what the festival has published. Always confirm on the official page before you book.