Book Ardingly Summerfest tickets for the BIG family day out in Sussex
Packed with monster trucks, live entertainment, music tributes, arena action, family activities and delicious food, Ardingly Summerfest brings together everything you could want from a summer festival.
- Watch the incredible Swamp Thing Monster Truck Show
- See the world-famous Bolddog FMX Team perform gravity-defying stunts
- Enjoy live tribute performances celebrating Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Cascada and KPOP Superstars
- Take part in circus workshops, parkour displays and family activities
- Meet falconry birds and enjoy live animal displays
- Explore artisan food stalls, bars and family picnic areas
- Stay until the spectacular colour smoke and fireworks display
Ardingly Summerfest 2026: Event information
- Date: Saturday 15th August 2026
- Location: South of England Showground, Haywards Heath
- Gates Open: 12:00pm
- Car Park Opens: 11:30am
- Event Finishes: 8:00pm
- Suitable For: Families, children, groups and visitors of all ages
What's included with Ardingly Summerfest tickets?
Your ticket gives you access to a huge programme of included entertainment and attractions throughout the day.
- Monster Truck Action: Watch the legendary Swamp Thing Monster Truck crush, smash and soar through the arena
- Bolddog FMX Team: Witness incredible freestyle motocross stunts and mid-air tricks
- Arena Demonstrations: Enjoy ATV stunt displays from Paul Hannam and other exciting performances
- Live Stage Entertainment: Taylor Swift Tribute, Dua Lipa Tribute, Cascada Tribute and KPOP Superstars
- Family Activities: Circus workshops, magic shows, parkour action, trampoline performances and more
- Falconry Displays: See magnificent birds of prey in action
- Festival Entertainment: Stilt walkers, bubble performers and poi ribbon dancers
- Closing Spectacular: Colour smoke and fireworks display
A summer festival designed for the whole family
Whether your little ones love inflatables, your teenagers are obsessed with pop music, or you're looking for thrilling arena action and great food, Ardingly Summerfest delivers an unforgettable day out.
Alongside the included entertainment, visitors can also enjoy additional attractions including monster truck rides, inflatable parks, fairground rides, face painting, glitter tattoos and helicopter pleasure flights.
From midday until the final fireworks, Ardingly Summerfest is packed with excitement, making it one of Sussex's biggest and best family festivals of the summer.