Rock n Ribs Festival – Coming to the Bath & West Showground!
We’re excited to welcome the Rock n Ribs Festival to Bath & West Showground from 17th to 19th July 2026, a three-day celebration of American-inspired fun, food, music and entertainment in the heart of Somerset.
Rock n Ribs is one of the UK’s most talked-about Americana festivals and brings together smokehouse BBQ, rock & country music, monster trucks, family-friendly activities and more across three unforgettable days. Expect live music from top bands, monster truck shows, tailgating and USA-style vehicles, wrestling, line dancing and BMX stunts, eating contests, plus plenty of food stalls serving legendary smoked ribs, brisket, burgers, hot dogs and more BBQ favourites.
This year’s festival also features new experiences like Geezer’s Palace, a Las Vegas-style entertainment area with tribute acts, close-up magic, fun casino games, karaoke and drag queen bingo, and Billy Bob’s Woods, where campers can enjoy late-night campfire sessions deep into the night.
Whether you’re into great food, live music, family fun, American vehicles or just good times with friends, Rock n Ribs promises something for everyone right here at Bath & West Showground.
What to expect:
Monster Truck Shows • Country Music • American Rock • Tailgating • USA Vehicles • Wrestling • Line Dancing • Movie Cars • Smokehouse BBQ • Extreme BMX Shows • Mini Monster Truck Driving • Eating Contests • Fire Ladder Experience • Monster Truck Rides • High School Sports • Vehicle Parade • Wild West Horse Show • Wall Of Death and so much more!
Arena Opening Times
Arena Opening times
| Friday 17th July 2026 | 5:00pm – 12:00am (Campers until 2am) |
| Saturday 18th July 2026 | 12:00pm – 12:00am (Campers until 2am) |
| Sunday 19th July 2026 | 12:00pm – 12:00am (Campers until 2am) |
Last entry to the arena is 9:00pm, even if you already have a ticket.
Camp Entrance Times
| Thursday 16th July 2026 | “Early Camper” Upgrade Holders Only 3:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Friday 17th July 2026 | 12:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Saturday 18th July 2026 | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Sunday 19th July 2026 | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
Late arrivals will sadly be turned away until the following day.
For your safety, we encourage everyone who is camping and using our car park to refrain from leaving the site between 10:00pm and 9:00am.
Campers must leave by Monday 20th July 2026 at 12:00pm. Please bring a bin bag with you and leave your rubbish in a nice pile for us to come and collect.