Put together by Rob da Bank and long-running club Sunday Best, Bestival started on the Isle of Wight and grew in size from its small beginnings in 2004 to become one of the major events of the summer. As well as the music, Bestival has the world's biggest fancy dress party plus cocktail bars, laughter clubs, a farmers market, kids area, Morris dancing, magical moments and more, and is one of the most colourful events on the festival calendar.
In 2008, the same team launched a smaller sister festival in Dorset, called Camp Bestival, aimed more at families.
In 2015 Bestival launched a Canadian edition, and that same year Rob Da Bank's Common People also began.
After nearly 15 years the event moved in 2017 to Lulworth Castle, set against the backdrop of England's dramatic Jurassic coastline in Dorset.
From 2018 it moved date, from September to the first weekend in August.
in 2018 bestival went into administration.
Listed Events
- Bestival 2018
- Bestival 2017
- Bestival 2016
- Bestival 2015
- Bestival 2014
- Bestival 2013
- Lost At Sea 2013
- Bestival 2012
- Bestival 2011
- Bestival 2010
- Bestival 2009
- Bestival 2008
- Bestival 2007
- Bestival 2006
- Bestival 2005
- Bestival 2004
Latest Updates
Bestivalfestival home page
Oh My God! It's The Church- Bestival Praise You 2017video of the day
Bestival going into administration?
the Bestival circus sizzles in the sunshineBestival 2018 Review
Bestival 2018photo galleries
