Aerial view of the Summerfest fairground and showground

Saturday 15 August 2026

Ardingly
Summerfest

Sussex's biggest family day out. Monster trucks, tributes and a fireworks finale, all on one ticket.

Arena showsKids ZoneFireworks finale24+ attractions

From £14 child · £28 adult · infants free

South of England Showground · Gates Open Midday

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10,000+

Visitors every year

15+

Years running in Sussex

24+

Attractions included in your ticket

See Summerfest Come Alive

Two minutes of last year's monster trucks, tributes and fireworks finale.

The Running Order

Your Day At A Glance

One Saturday, midday to 8pm. Here's how it flows.

directions_car 11:30am

Car park opens

Pre-book parking online for £5 and drive straight in.

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Gates open

Head to the arena for the first show or straight to the Kids Zone.

stadium Afternoon

Arena and stage shows

Monster trucks, FMX, ATV stunts and musical tributes run throughout the day.

attractions All day

Fairground, food and stalls

Rides from £2 until 2pm. Bring a picnic or eat at the Food Village.

air Early evening

Hot air balloons

Balloons tether when weather allows, weather dependent.

celebration 8:00pm

Fireworks finale

The day closes with a colour smoke and fireworks display set to music.

See the full schedule

All The Fun In One Festival

From high-octane thrills to relaxing family fun, there's something for everyone under the Ardingly sun.

MAIN ARENA

Monster Truck Madness

Arena monster truck show included in your ticket, no extra charge to watch.

THRILLS

The Grand Fairground

Pay as you ride, discounted £2 per ride until 2pm.

Artisan Food Village

Bring a picnic or buy from the bars, stalls and food vendors.

Discovery Kids Zone

Included in every ticket, built for younger visitors.

See All Attractions

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Named guarantee

Rain or Shine Promise

Summerfest goes ahead in almost any weather. Sussex summer showers rarely last long, and most of the day happens across covered stages, the food village and the fairground.

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Choose Your Tickets

Infants go free. Book online to save against gate prices.

Sold Out

Early Release

Infant (0-2 years) FREE
Child (3-15 years) £12.00
Adult (16 years +) £24.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults 2 Children) £67.20
Parking £5.00

Now Available

General Release

Child (3-15 years) £14.00
Adult (16 years +) £28.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults 2 Children) £78.40

Final Release

Child (3-15 years) £16.00
Adult (16 years +) £32.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults 2 Children) £89.60

Buy tickets from £14

Group of 20 or more? Ask about a discount.

Built for a family day out, not a festival weekend

Summerfest runs midday to 8pm on one Saturday. No camping, no late nights, no overspend on food you could bring yourself.

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Infants go free

Children aged 0 to 2 do not need a ticket.

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Bring your own picnic

Or buy from the Food Village, bars and fairground stalls.

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A dedicated Kids Zone

Inflatables, face painting and circus workshops for younger visitors.

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Home in time for bed

Gates close at 8pm after the fireworks finale.

Festival Favourites

See why thousands of families return every year.

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"Had an amazing day, loads for the kids to do, bar for the adults what more could we ask for, will be back next year!"

Jane Hollis

Festival guest

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"The day was perfect, grandkids were blown away by the fireworks and the whole show was just so well organised - well done!"

Lynn Harry

Family visitor

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"Wanted to say a massive thanks for yet another cracking event, just gets better, can't wait for next years tickets."

Dan Ridley

Festival regular

Questions Before You Book

Ardingly Summerfest takes place on Saturday 15th August at the South of England Showground. Gates open at midday, with the car park opening from 11:30am. The event finishes at 8:00pm.