Camp Bestival has revealed new acts for its summer event in Dorset and we couldn't be more excited.
The family-friendly festival returns to Lulworth Castle between July 28 and 30 after winning the title of Best Family Festival at the UK Festival Awards a whopping six times.
On January 25, its organisers announced the first artists and performers heading to Dorset this summer, including headliner heavyweights like Rudimental and Rag 'N' Bone Man.
The 2022 lineup includes "a patchwork of music, comedy, entertainment, wellness and food for kids of all ages," the festival's developers have said.
Camp Bestival 2022 lineup
Fans couldn't contain their excitement after the festival's first announcement, with many sharing their thoughts on Twitter.
One user commented: "Absolutely buzzing! Going to walk 500 miles to see rag'n'bone man."
While another said: "WHAT A LINE UP! Dancing already."
Speaking on Camp Bestival Dorset’s second Line-up announcement, Camp Bestival curators, Josie and Rob da Bank, said: “And the musical excellence, creative diversity and fun just keeps coming at our mothership Dorset show…"
The organisers added: "We made David Rodigan a Resident For Life at Camp Bestival about a decade ago and he’s never let us down, yet… Add in crowd faves Junior Jungle, ska royalty Rhoda Dakar, new blood Gracey and chill out wizards Chris Coco and Pete Gooding, and we’re really starting to motor… and this ain’t it, but it’s enough for now!”
The ‘Desert Island Disco’ themed event will also now feature Rap and hip-hop duo Too Many T’s, kid rave artists Junior Jungle and the world’s youngest Asperger’s band, The Stencil Pencils.
These amazing performers will join the likes of new talent like Lola Young and Orla Gartland as well as the family favourites Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors and everyone's favourite Scottish twins The Proclaimers.
The four-day event will also feature popular DJ sets from Gok Wan, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jodie Harsh, Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems, Faithless and Charlotte Church's Late Night Pop Dungeon.
As always, there will be plenty to keep the kids entertained, including Brainiac Live: Remixed, Mr Tumble, Yolanda’s Jam Band and Mister Maker & Rebecca Keatley, MC Grammar, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Dick & Dom and Elmer's Walk.
We're all going on a summer holiday...who's coming with us?! ⛱ Hands up 🙌
— Camp Bestival (@CampBestival) February 24, 2022
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If you're a fan of comedy, the festival weekender won't disappoint either with Irish comedian Ed Byrne due to appear alongside Comedy Club 4 Kids and Hurrah For Gin.
The hours of fun don't end there either, you can also enjoy performances from Horse Meat Disco and the "holy trinity" of Earth Wind & Fire Experience ft. Al McKay, Kool and The Gang and Sister Sledge as a nod to the festival's Desert Island Disco theme.
In a first for the festival, organisers will also be introducing a stunt motorbike and BMX arena with Extreme Bike Battle to go alongside its circus and best street food in the UK.
Camp Bestival curators, Josie and Rob da Bank, have teased that there is more to come before the July event, you can stay up to date by following the festival's social media.
How to buy tickets for Camp Bestival Dorset
Camp Bestival Dorset will run from July 28 to July 31, 2022.
All weekend tickets include access to Camp Bestival's general campsites from Thursday to Monday (4 nights camping).
The festival's prices are as follows:
Adult Weekend - £228 (+booking fee)
Age 13 to 17 Weekend - £157.30 (+booking fee)
Age 10 to 12 Weekend - £130.20 (+booking fee)
Age 5 to 9 Weekend - £108.50 (+booking fee)
Age 4 & Under Weekend - £86.80 (+booking fee)
Babes In Arms (1 & Under) - FREE (but ticket required)
See the full range of packages and payment plans for the Dorset-based festival via Ticketmaster.
Ticket prices are correct at the time of writing but may be subject to change.
Back in October 2021, the festival confirmed that it would be launching a sister event in Shropshire with all the same family fun as the original.
You can all see the full lineup and how to book tickets for the sister Shropshire event via our explainer.
You can book your tickets via Ticketmaster.
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