Valhalla Viking Festival 2026
Thursday Early Arrival Upgrade
Arrive the evening before the festival opens, set up camp, relax, enjoy the bars and join us for Thursday Trivia Night before the main festival begins.
This is an UPGRADE only. You must also hold a valid Weekend Festival Ticket.
Important Before You Book
- One ticket admits one person.
- Two people require two Early Arrival upgrades.
- Children under 12 receive free Thursday access when accompanied by a paying adult.
- You must hold a valid Weekend Festival Ticket to use this upgrade.
- This ticket does not grant festival admission on its own.
- Your campsite is matched to your weekend ticket. if you book a different campsite to the one you booked for the weekend, you'll be directed to the campsite you booked for the weekend
Thursday Arrival Times
Car Park Opens
16:00
Check-In Opens
17:00
Check-In Closes
22:00
Please arrive before 22:00. Late arrivals may not be able to check in until Friday morning.
Thursday Evening
- The bars will be open on Thursday evening.
- Thursday Trivia Night starts at 20:00.
- This is a relaxed evening for early campers to settle in before the main festival opens on Friday.
- The full festival programme begins at 10:00 on Friday.
Thursday Early Arrival is mainly for setting up camp, settling in and enjoying a relaxed evening before the festival begins.
What Early Arrival Includes
- Access to the campsite on Thursday evening.
- Extra time to set up camp before the festival begins.
- A more relaxed arrival experience.
- The opportunity to avoid the main Friday arrival queues.
- Access to Thursday evening bars and Trivia Night.
Campsite Access
- No vehicles are permitted on the campsites.
- You may not drive to the campsite to unload equipment.
- Please be prepared to carry your equipment from the car park.
- The walk from the car park to the campsite is approximately 5–10 minutes.
Quiet / Family Campsite
- No amplified music after 22:00.
- Please keep noise to a minimum after 22:00.
- If you wish to continue socialising late into the evening, please move to the Main Campsite.
- Respecting the quiet campsite helps us maintain good relationships with the venue and neighbouring properties.
Repeated disturbance in the Quiet Campsite may result in being asked to move to the Main Campsite.
Important Vehicle Information
- Standard parking is for the vehicle type selected when booking.
- Campervans, caravans and motorhomes require the correct vehicle upgrade.
- If you arrive with a larger vehicle than the one booked, space may not be available.
- No refunds will be issued if you arrive with the wrong vehicle type.
Quick Summary
Ticket Type
Upgrade Only
Car Park Opens
16:00 Thursday
Check-In Opens
17:00 Thursday
Trivia Night
20:00 Thursday
Bars
Open Thursday Evening
Check-In Closes
22:00 Thursday
Weekend Ticket Required
Yes
Camping Included?
Thursday Night Only