Slam Dunk 2027 camping is available at both Temple Newsam in Leeds and Hatfield Park, but you must buy a separate camping-entry ticket as well as your festival admission. The campsites are strictly for people aged 18 and over, even though the festival itself welcomes children.
North opens on Friday 28 May 2027, ahead of Saturday’s festival, and South opens on Saturday 29 May, ahead of Sunday’s show. The two campsites have different walking distances and closing days, so check the one you’re actually attending before arranging transport.
Slam Dunk 2027 camping: what tickets do you need?
Every camper needs two separate admissions: an entry ticket for Slam Dunk Festival at the correct site and a camping ticket for that same site. A day ticket alone does not let you stay overnight, and buying a camping pass does not get you into the live music.
The organiser checks both tickets on arrival and issues wristbands to the person who is actually there. You cannot collect wristbands for friends. If you booked North, the camping pass is not valid for South, and vice versa.
The Slam Dunk 2027 camping rules also say Challenge 25 will operate. Bring accepted photographic ID showing your age. Anyone under 18 can attend the main event under its usual rules but cannot stay on either campsite, with no exception just because a parent is present.
North vs South campsite opening times and distances
| Camp | Walk to festival entrance | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North, Leeds | 1.5km, 15 to 20 minutes | Friday 28 May 2027, 4pm | Sunday 30 May 2027, noon |
| South, Hatfield | 750m, about 10 minutes | Saturday 29 May 2027, 4pm | Monday 31 May 2027, noon |
The North campsite is roughly 1.5km from the main festival entrances at Temple Newsam. That is an estimated 15 to 20-minute walk before accounting for queues or the time it takes to reach your particular pitch. Its camping car park also closes at noon on Sunday 30 May.
South is nearer the entrance at about 750m, or ten minutes on foot, but still has a site-specific camping pass. It closes at noon on Monday 31 May. For either site, the Slam Dunk 2027 camping arrival window begins at 4pm the day before that location’s festival.
Can you park, bring a campervan or book a pitched tent?
Standard camping car parking and campervan pitches must be booked ahead of time, not on arrival. Car parking is charged per vehicle, while each person still requires their own festival and camping admission. The passes are physical windscreen stickers sent by post, so make sure the address on your booking is correct.
Campervan pitches measure 8m by 8m. You can book one with or without an electrical hookup, but powered pitches require you to bring your own 25m, 16A Ceeform cable. The site says cables will not be sold on arrival and no refund is due simply because yours was forgotten.
For people who do not want to carry and pitch a tent, Tangerine Fields offers pre-pitched options for both locations, including small dome tents, larger family-sized layouts and bell tents. Booking the tent is not the same as booking entry: you still need a valid festival ticket and the correct camping ticket.
The Slam Dunk 2027 camping sales window began on Friday 23 October 2026. There is no single price that covers every tent, pitch, car park and optional extra, so make a full booking comparison rather than relying on one headline amount.
What facilities and access arrangements are available?
Showers are available but limited, and queues can be busy at peak times. Traders will be present, with the organiser aiming to cater to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. Security, stewards and welfare staff are due to be available around the clock.
Accessible camping includes a separate area, accessible toilets and showers, dedicated parking and an accessible shuttle to the festival entrance. The organisers also describe medication refrigeration and wheelchair-charging power where needed. Complete the separate Camping Access Requirements Form after arranging the necessary tickets.
What can you bring to Slam Dunk camping?
Read the campsite rules before packing. Open fires, fire pits, disposable barbecues, candles and fireworks are prohibited, as are glass containers and generators without written permission. Small, stable camping stoves may be allowed under specified fuel limits; they must never be used inside a tent or vehicle.
Other useful things to pack include photo ID, waterproofs, a portable charger, suitable footwear for the walk and anything you need for a night outdoors. Don’t bring valuables you cannot keep safe. The Slam Dunk 2027 camping terms also require you to take your belongings and rubbish away when you leave.
Where should you book?
Choose your festival location first, then select the matching camping admission and any separate car park, campervan or pre-pitched tent booking. Check the full basket before paying: one campervan pitch covers the vehicle, not every occupant’s personal entry tickets.
For Slam Dunk 2027 camping, keep the booking confirmation and campsite details together so you can find the correct arrival instructions at the gate.
The Slam Dunk 2027 camping options are new for 2027, which makes the differences between day admission, camping and vehicle passes especially easy to miss. If you are still choosing between Leeds and Hatfield, start with the dates and walking distances above.
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Official source: Slam Dunk Festival 2027 camping information and booking links.
