Podstock at Santa Pod Raceway – A Family Festival Weekend in Northamptonshire

If you’ve been looking for a proper summer weekend out that doesn’t cost a fortune and keeps absolutely everyone happy — from the kids to the grown-ups — then I think you’re going to want to hear about this. Santa Pod Raceway, right here in Northamptonshire, is launching a brand new festival this June called Podstock, and honestly, it sounds like such a good time. Tribute acts, drag racing, kids’ entertainment, camping, fairground rides — all on one site. It’s the kind of event where you could genuinely fill an entire weekend without ever running out of things to do.

What is Podstock?

Podstock is a brand new, budget-friendly tribute music festival taking place at Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Northants, from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2026. It’s been designed with families in mind — a full weekend of live tribute acts celebrating iconic artists from rock, pop and country, all within the iconic drag strip setting.

And it’s not just the music. Running alongside Podstock is the Sportsman Nationals, so there’s national championship drag racing on the strip too. Two events, one ticket.

The line-up

The music runs across all three days with something for everyone in the family. Across the weekend you can expect tribute acts covering Queen, Taylor Swift, the Spice Girls, Coldplay, Oasis, Bruno Mars and many more — all performed live in the festival atmosphere of Santa Pod.

What else is included?

• National championship drag racing on the strip
• Kids’ inflatables and entertainment
• Fairground rides
• Camping included with weekend tickets
• Food and drink vendors on site
• Under 5s go free

Tickets and prices

Day tickets are available from £18 per adult. Weekend camping tickets start from £48 per adult. Under 5s get in free. Tickets must be pre-booked — there are no gate sales. Book via santapodtickets.com.

When and where?

Dates: Friday 12 – Sunday 14 June 2026
Location: Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7XA

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