DogFest on the Beach
Saturday, 6 June 2026
- Time
- 09:30 - 16:30
- Venue
- East Brighton Park, Brighton
- Price
- Starting from just £29.50 per person
DogFest on the Beach is a bold, upbeat, dog-first festival set in Brighton.
We’re all about showing up, showing off, and having an amazing time while doing so.
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Dates announced and tickets on sale for first-ever DogFest on the Beach
DogFest announces brand-new seaside spectacle coming to Brighton
DogFest, every pup’s must-visit event, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind beachfront festival. Agria Pet Insurance presents DogFest on the Beach takes place in Brighton on 6th and 7th June 2026, with television and radio favourite Rylan confirmed as host.
Set to be the UK’s most glamourous and fabulous dog-friendly seaside event, DogFest on the Beach will combine summer festival energy, canine celebration, and camp seaside flair. Joining Rylan are famed Brighton drag queens, as well as radio presenter Dan Draper to keep the chaos together across the weekend.
The weekend of paws and pride starts with feel-good summer vibes as DogFest DJs wake up guests with Sunrise Beach Beats, before dogs and owners alike are invited to celebrate with a jam-packed schedule of all things pooch.
With all-ages fun to follow – from Dan’s Beach Games full of laughs, surprises, and audience participation to Tricks on the Beach, a live dog training session with impressive tips you can try straight away – DogFest on the Beach guarantees a sparkling seaside weekend.
Across the weekend, guests can enjoy:
Breed Meet-Ups – meet the extended family: cameras at the ready
The Agria Fun Dog Show – these categories celebrate personality
The Giant Ball Pit – you haven’t seen fun until you’ve seen pups in the pit
The Agria Beach Club – sun, sand, and lounging canines: this is the life
Wag & Werk Stage – part catwalk, part cabaret, part dancefloor. Are you ready for your best friend’s moment in the spotlight?
Dogstacle Course – show off your bond with your furry friend and take on the course as a team
Hay Bale Hurdles – a playful agility course for pups of all abilities
DogFest Dash – bragging rights are on the line, does your hound have what it takes?
Tickets start from just £29.50 per person, which includes festival entry and access to all have-a-go activities*, and official commemorative photographs.
For those wanting a front-row experience with their VIPups, premium DogFest Plus upgrades cost £35 and offer exclusive access to Q&A sessions with Rylan Clark, as well as fast-track entry and access to the exclusive Plus Paddock with covered seating area, dedicated concierge, toilets, and a private chargeable bar. DogFest Plus ticket holders will also receive a premium goodie bag for their dog, including a bandana, doggy ice cream, and a chew toy, plus a complementary drink for humans.
Ahead of his appearance at the event, Rylan shared: “I am so excited to be hosting the first ever DogFest on the Beach in Brighton. Come and join me in East Brighton Park – I’ll see you there.”
Cat Stanford, Head of Marketing at DogFest, said: “DogFest on the Beach will be our first-ever seaside spectacular, so we want to make a real sequinned splash. With the wit of Rylan, the most glamourous queens, and plenty of pups with attitude, this is going to be the UK’s boldest dog event yet and unlike anything we’ve done before.”
Brighton, but with more dogs. Get your tickets now at www.dogfest.co.uk/beach
DogFest announces brand-new seaside spectacle coming to Brighton
DogFest, every pup’s must-visit event, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind beachfront festival. Agria Pet Insurance presents DogFest on the Beach takes place in Brighton on 6th and 7th June 2026, with television and radio favourite Rylan confirmed as host.
Set to be the UK’s most glamourous and fabulous dog-friendly seaside event, DogFest on the Beach will combine summer festival energy, canine celebration, and camp seaside flair. Joining Rylan are famed Brighton drag queens, as well as radio presenter Dan Draper to keep the chaos together across the weekend.
The weekend of paws and pride starts with feel-good summer vibes as DogFest DJs wake up guests with Sunrise Beach Beats, before dogs and owners alike are invited to celebrate with a jam-packed schedule of all things pooch.
With all-ages fun to follow – from Dan’s Beach Games full of laughs, surprises, and audience participation to Tricks on the Beach, a live dog training session with impressive tips you can try straight away – DogFest on the Beach guarantees a sparkling seaside weekend.
Across the weekend, guests can enjoy:
Breed Meet-Ups – meet the extended family: cameras at the ready
The Agria Fun Dog Show – these categories celebrate personality
The Giant Ball Pit – you haven’t seen fun until you’ve seen pups in the pit
The Agria Beach Club – sun, sand, and lounging canines: this is the life
Wag & Werk Stage – part catwalk, part cabaret, part dancefloor. Are you ready for your best friend’s moment in the spotlight?
Dogstacle Course – show off your bond with your furry friend and take on the course as a team
Hay Bale Hurdles – a playful agility course for pups of all abilities
DogFest Dash – bragging rights are on the line, does your hound have what it takes?
Tickets start from just £29.50 per person, which includes festival entry and access to all have-a-go activities*, and official commemorative photographs.
For those wanting a front-row experience with their VIPups, premium DogFest Plus upgrades cost £35 and offer exclusive access to Q&A sessions with Rylan Clark, as well as fast-track entry and access to the exclusive Plus Paddock with covered seating area, dedicated concierge, toilets, and a private chargeable bar. DogFest Plus ticket holders will also receive a premium goodie bag for their dog, including a bandana, doggy ice cream, and a chew toy, plus a complementary drink for humans.
Ahead of his appearance at the event, Rylan shared: “I am so excited to be hosting the first ever DogFest on the Beach in Brighton. Come and join me in East Brighton Park – I’ll see you there.”
Cat Stanford, Head of Marketing at DogFest, said: “DogFest on the Beach will be our first-ever seaside spectacular, so we want to make a real sequinned splash. With the wit of Rylan, the most glamourous queens, and plenty of pups with attitude, this is going to be the UK’s boldest dog event yet and unlike anything we’ve done before.”
Brighton, but with more dogs. Get your tickets now at www.dogfest.co.uk/beach
Venue
East Brighton Park
Brighton And Hove, Brighton Bn2 5ts
Brighton
Dates
The event runs from 09:30 to 16:30 on the following dates.
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