GET READY FOR THE GREATEST PARTY FOR DOGS THIS SUMMER
Dogstival, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026
Like Mr Worldwide’s (a.k.a. Pitbull) ‘I’m Back’ 2026 UK tour, another high-octane party is returning this summer - but this one’s for dogs. Dogstival – the UK’s liveliest, actioned-packed festival for dogs, sponsored by Naturo - is back at Burley Park in the New Forest 30-31 May with only one thing in mind: to PARTY. And if Pitbull were a dog, this would be his Dogstival set list…
Beach Ban? What Beach Ban?
While dogs may be sidelined from many UK beaches from 1 May, Dogstival once again sticks their paws up at the rules with its very own New Forest dog beach. Made with over 15 tonnes of sand, the Dogstival x Shorefield Holidays Pop Up Beach – the UK’s original beach just for dogs - will host the festival’s legendary giant doggy foam party, complete with palm trees, sun loungers and paddling pools. The 100-piece Rock Choir will provide the party soundtrack with tunes such as Club Tropicana, while pups let loose in the sand.
Have-A-Go’s & High Energy Action
Dogstival has earned its reputation as pack leader for more dog activities than any other UK festival – and 2026 is no exception. New additions include a third diving and splash pool exclusively for petite pups, stand-up paddleboarding for dogs and a doggy skateboard park in association with Paws on Board. Crowd favourites return too, from flyball, agility, lure racing, scent work, scurries and the ever-popular Dogstival Barkour Adventure Playground.
Don’t Stop the Party – First Dates and Fun Fuel
Beyond the big action, Dogstival keeps the party going. Local dog-friendly hotel The Montagu Arms will play cupid with their Lady & The Tramp themed doggy afternoon tea pop-up. Meanwhile, The Muddy Paws Tavern - the UK’s most dog-friendly pub - in collaboration with Dog Owners Guide will be bringing waggy-tailed revellers together for friendship over Barking Bingo, doggy quizzes and fellow breed get togethers. Guests can also sip - or slurp - Pup-Tails at the Pop & Bark Bar (pork-star martini, anyone?)
For foodie fun (and fuel), the Naturo Healthy Hound Kitchen invites four-legged gourmets to try their paw at sausage-making and watch doggy fine-dining demos. In a less hands-on fashion, Hampshire and New Forest artisan producers will also offer all manner of tastiness across the festival, along with more than 130 shopping stands catering to every woofer’s want and whim.
Art & Hearts
After its successful debut in 2025, Dogstival’s own Pup Art Café returns, this year in association with pet artist Dotts Yard, where it will offerworkshops for dogs emulate Pablo Picasso’s abstract flair using peanut butter on canvas or painting with their paws.
Recognising the huge pawprint pets imprint on our hearts, Dogstival celebrates every dog who has shaped our lives, past and present with the Ladybug Art Memory Garden. The garden offers visitors the chance to pause, reflect, and leave their name on the memory wall, so dogs loved and lost are part of the celebration.
Party With a Conscience
Dogstival continues to build on its eco credentials, having previously recycled over 61% of waste in 2025 and significantly reduced its carbon pawprint by around 80% switching to biofuels and solar powering some of the stages. Big energy, smaller pawprint! Please can you update this for 2026.
Dogstival Festival Director Richard Nowell says: “We’ve always made dogs the VIPs, but this year we’re going all out. Imagine an epic music festival — but designed entirely for dogs — that’s what we offer! The beach, the foam party, the action arenas… it’s joyful, it’s bonkers, and it’s completely focussed on dogs. Dogstival really is the greatest party for dogs.”
Dogstival 2026 takes place on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May at Burley Park, Burley, Hampshire, BH24 4BS. Tickets; £18 adults, and from £10 for ages 6-16yrs, under 5’s go free. For more visit Dogstival.co.uk.
Further information / accreditation: [email protected], 07791 592 011
