Book VW Festival Day Tickets & enjoy the UK's biggest family-friendly VW show at Harewood House
VW Festival returns to Harewood House for a huge weekend of classic cars, live music, food, traders and family fun in one of Yorkshire’s most scenic settings.
- Celebrate over 20 years of VW Festival with a weekend packed full of Volkswagen culture
- See more than 300 show cars, club displays and VAG vehicles across the stunning Harewood House grounds
- Enjoy live music across three stages, with bands, acoustic performers and feel-good festival energy
- Explore over 70 traders, serving up VW parts, merchandise, street food, drinks and more
- Keep the whole family smiling with kids’ crafts, character meet-and-greets, dog shows and fun competitions
- Enjoy access to one of the UK's most-loved VW shows with your Day Ticket
VW Festival 2026: dates, times & location
- Dates: Friday 7th - Sunday 9th August 2026
- Day visitor times: Saturday 10am - 6pm | Sunday 10am - 4pm
- Location: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
- Suitable for: Families, car fans, VW lovers, groups and festival-goers of all ages
- Tickets: Day Tickets available for Saturday and Sunday visits
See show cars, club displays & the best of VW culture
At the heart of VW Festival is the car display, bringing together air-cooled classics, water-cooled favourites, family campers, daily drivers, modified builds and polished show cars.
Saturday and Sunday are open display days, giving visitors the chance to see a wide mix of VAG vehicles parked on the stunning North Front of Harewood House. From carefully restored classics to bold custom builds, there’s plenty to admire, photograph and chat about with fellow enthusiasts.
The Show n Shine awards run throughout the weekend, celebrating the stories, style and dedication behind some of the festival’s most impressive vehicles. Whether you're a lifelong Volkswagen enthusiast or simply enjoy great automotive design, you'll find plenty to discover.
Live music, family entertainment & festival fun all weekend
VW Festival is far more than a car show. Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy live music, acoustic performances, family activities and plenty of laid-back festival atmosphere.
- Live bands and acoustic performers across three stages
- Kids’ craft activities running on Saturday and Sunday
- Dog show fun for four-legged festival guests
- Bluey, Paw Patrol and Olaf character appearances
- Fancy dress fun, competitions and a raffle with the chance to win a restored Beetle
- Hotdog eating competitions and family-friendly interactive entertainment
Food, drink, traders & festival atmosphere at VW Festival
With more than 70 traders on site, VW Festival is packed with opportunities to browse, shop, eat and enjoy everything that makes the VW scene so popular.
Discover specialist VW traders, merchandise, parts suppliers and independent retailers alongside a fantastic range of street food and drinks vendors.
Visitors can enjoy everything from pizza and burritos to Thai food, donuts, ice cream and much more whilst soaking up the atmosphere across the showground.
Book your VW Festival Day Tickets today and experience one of the biggest weekends in the VW calendar.