Bug Jam Festival 39

24 to 26 July 2026 at Santa Pod Raceway
The Pod's original and best Summer fest!

Get ready for a weekend like no other, packed with entertainment and enjoyment for everyone!

What Makes Bug Jam Unmissable? This family-friendly, VW-themed festival delivers an unmatched three-day experience combining: Thrilling Drag Racing, Incredible Music Line-Up, VW Displays & Competitions, Stunt Shows, Side-Splitting Comedy, Jet Cars, Fun Fair, Trade Village, Kids’ Entertainment & Activities... and so much more!

Bug Jam is more than a car show—it's a motorsport event, music festival, and campervan extravaganza all rolled into one unforgettable experience!

Book Now to lock in the lowest price and get ready to make memories at this one-of-a-kind festival. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

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Track Action & Show Cars:

Drag Racing (Sat & Sun)

With qualifying starting on Saturday and eliminations on Sunday, you're sure to see plenty of the fastest and maddest Drag cars and VWs in Europe!

Motorsport UK Pro Modified will be headlining the drag racing action with some of the UK's wildest drag cars, putting down sub-6 second passes at 240mph! Top billing alongside the Pro Mods will be nitromethane powered Funny Cars capable of sub-4 second 1,000 foot passes.

Also on track the VWDRC, Outlaw Flat Four, the road legal hot rods of Street Eliminator and 7.60 Heads Up.

Before the championship racing starts, there will be a VWDRC Pro v Sportsman Shootout on Friday afternoon.

Drag Racing Info

Run What Ya Brung - RWYB

VWs ONLY (Fri Time TBC & Sat 9.30am to 12.55pm)

The drag strip will be open for you to take your own car down the track with timing data at ETSlips!

A crash helmet is mandatory for all participants!

Full RWYB Info

Show & Shine - Sunday
NOW SUNDAY! Including Rust & Rat

Strictly VWs ONLY

Sunday is the show day for the real head-turners. If you’ve got perfect paintwork, a cool custom ride, a rare vintage VW, or a cool rat-ride, make sure you bring your car along to the Show & Shine competition.

Show n Shine Info

Saturday Show Paddock
Strictly VWs ONLY

No prizes, no judging. Just somewhere cool to park your VW if you want it to be seen on Saturday. Please remove your vehicle and park back in your camp area by 3pm.

Jet Car (Fri, Sat & Sun)
Witness the awesome power of the Fireforce 3 Jet Funny Car thundering down the strip. It's jet engine can develop thrust equivalent to more than 10,000hp and can run the quarter-mile in 5 seconds at 270mph!

Oklahoma Willy (Fri, Sat & Sun)

This 1958 VW pick up spent most of her life on a farm in Oklahoma before undergoing a nut and bolt restoration with the addition of a Rolls Royce Viper 535 jet engine is from a fighter jet with a power output of 5000lbs of thrust.

Music & Comedy:

Evening Music* - Stage / Tents / Bar (Fri & Sat)

Bug Jam hosts several music arenas including the Main Stage, Dance Tent, BugWam, Fuelers Bar, and Cool Flo Arena. On Friday and Saturday evening, you can find music for whatever your taste, from indie and dance DJs through to live bands and tribute acts.

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Evening Music is not included with Day Tickets. *Free as part of your sporting event weekend ticket.

BugWam (Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun)

You don't have to wait till the evening for the entertainment to start at Bug Jam with the BugWam busy during the day on Friday, Saturday & Sunday! Plus Thursday evening for those with Thursday Arrival Passes.

BugWam is the perfect place to chill out, relax and put your feet up. There's a licenced bar and music will be supplied by the Disco Shed from afternoon through to evening.

Disco Shed (Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun)

In 2005 Count Skylarkin had a house party. The decks went in the shed, the speakers on the roof and Peepshow Paddy said, This is the Disco Shed, let’s take it on the road’. Shedonism was born. Featuring decks, lights, garden games by day, live VJs by night, and the World Famous Disco Shed Inferno Smoke Machine (TM).

Comedy (Fri & Sat)

There will be a line up of top comedians on Friday (Fuelers Bar) and Saturday (Dance Tent) including up and coming new acts and established pros to tickle your ribs.

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Globalls Bingo (Sat Dance Tent)

Get ready to laugh, dance, and win fabulous prizes… some questionable ones too!

Our talented drag queens will be your hosts for the Afternoon, bringing their unique charm and sass to the stage. With a mix of classic bingo games with camp twists packed with hilarious performances & heaps of audience interactions, this event is sure to be a blast.

So gather your friends, put on your best Neon/Glo outfit (prize for best dressed), and get ready to have a fabulous time!

Piano Man (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Dave Manning: Campervan Piano Man has played in Folsom Prison, and Arlo Gutrie autographed his tour rig; a '65 VW bus called Vincent. Now 25 years and 400,000 miles later, he's still driving him and living on the road in the American west; entertaining in bars casinos and festivals. He was "that musician" in VW documentary "The Bus".

Fancy Dress Theme - Flower Power!

To help celebrate Santa Pod Raceway's 60th anniversary, we're going back to the 60's with a fancy dress theme of Flower Power! Think hippie culture, Woodstock and anti-war movements, with bright, bold floral prints, flowing fabrics, peace signs, headbands, flares, and tie-dye for the ultimate groovy look.

Bug Jam's Got Talent (Sat 3.30pm - Adults & Kids)

We’ve always known that Bug Jammers were a uniquely talented bunch, but now is the chance for you to prove it. We’re giving contestants 3 minutes each to show off their talent on the Bug Jam main stage, and between the judges and the audience, a star will be chosen!

Bug Jam's Got Talent Info

Kids Entertainment:

Little Buggerz - Kids Zone (Fri, Sat & Sun)

An entire Kids Zone running all weekend located in and around a giant TeePee.

Full Little Buggerz Info

Children must not be left unattended & must be supervised by a responsible adult. UNDER 10s ONLY

Pacific Bounce Inflatables (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Let the kids bounce and play all day with a selection of exciting inflatables, a climbing wall and Go Karts. Pay per session or get unlimited goes on the inflatables with a wristband for £15.

Bug Jam Beach (Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun)

Back at Bug Jam bigger and better, there will be a real beach located next to Bug Wam. So bring along buckets & spades for the kids and deckchairs to relax in.

Wonder Wheelers (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Weird and Whacky Bicycles, Unicycles, Penny Farthings, Bendy Bikes, Tall Bikes, Mini-Bikes and Mini-Tandems, Eccentric Wheelers, Circus Bikes, Pedal Goes and more! Fun for all ages.

Around Site:

Trade Village (Fri, Sat & Sun)

If you're looking for car parts, want a cool t-shirt or fancy a lowrider bicycle to get round site, you'll find it all in the Bug Jam trade areas. Visit the Pod Shops for camping supplies and Bug Jam clothing. View info on how to trade at Bug Jam on the Traders page.

Cars 4 Sale
If you've got a car you want to sell, park it up in the Cars For Sale Paddock, stick your phone number on the dashboard, and wait for the calls to come flooding in. Whether you're buying, selling or browsing, this is the best way to shift cars at the show. And the best bit? It's free for both buyers and sellers!

Retrojumble (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Buyers: Rare and vintage VW parts at bargain prices. Need a decklid for your oval or a period radio for that finishing touch? Have a look here.

Sellers: If you have a veritable scrapyard of second hand parts at home or just a handful of spares, retrojumble is the place to sell. No Selling of Clothing Allowed!

Retrojumble Info

Fun Fair Rides (Fri, Sat & Sun)

All the fun of the fair with dodgems, waltzers, arcades, candy floss, sideshows and plenty of stomach churning rides that will spin, twist, flip and thrill you.

Bug Jam Beer Festival (Fri, Sat & Sun)

There will be a Beer Festival with ales and ciders from local breweries, so if you’re a real ale fan then head over to Fuelers Bar.

Bars & Caterers (Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun)

Caterers and bars will be open around site all weekend. There will be a wide range of food and drink to suit all tastes. In Licensed Bars under 18s must be accompanied by an adult, no under 18s after 11pm. View caterer details.

There are cash machines in the catering area and Pod Shop.

Caterer Info

Hulkbuster Walkabout

Hulkbuster Walkabout (Fri only)

Look out for Hulkbuster as you make your way round site. Hulkbuster is a special Iron Man armor, created specifically to contain the Hulk's strength!

Optimus Prime Walkabout (Sat only)

The boss of the autobots, Optimus Prime, will be rolling into Santa Pod! Don't miss your chance to meet the legend in person.

Camping:

Camping at Bug Jam

Camping is included with all weekend tickets. As well as General Camping there is Club Camping and Quiet / Family Camping (will be signposted and noise curfews will be strictly enforced).

Camping Info

VW Club Camping

Spend Bug Jam camping with your members or mates in your own Allocated Club Camping Area. You will need at least 5 display vehicles to book club camping. Reduced Price Club Ticket with Free Early Arrival Access.

Full Clubs Info

Electric Hook-ups

Something that will make the life of any good Campervaner easier is electric hook-up for the duration of your stay. It’ll allow you to keep the beers and barbecue food chilled without the hassle of lugging around the old generator keeping it fueled up for the weekend!

Camping Info

Pamper Pod

The Pamper Pod is equipped with mirrors, electric points, dressing tables and chairs, you can freshen up in the morning or get dolled up for the evening. So whether you want to straighten that frizz, create some curls or apply that lippy, come along to the Pamper Pod and make yourself festival ready.