Can you Vape at Festivals?

Jun 16, 2026

Got a festival planned for the summer? If you’re wondering whether you can bring your trusty vape with you for the ride, then you’ll be happy to know you can vape at most festivals, but typically only in open spaces.

While the rules around smoking cigarettes at festivals have been clear for years, now that vaping is the new trend, more and more festival-goers have been wondering, 'Where is it safe for me to smoke my vape?'

Today, we’ll walk you through festival vaping rules for all of the most popular festivals in the UK, so you come prepared. It’s important to note that different organisers have different rules, so you’ll have to check their terms and conditions to be 100% sure before going.

Key takeaways

You can take a reusable or refillable vape to a UK festival, but you should only use it in permitted outdoor areas.
Single-use disposable vapes are now banned from the UK and festivals.
Festival vaping rules vary, so always check the official festival guidance before you pack.
Avoid vaping in enclosed spaces, tents, queues, toilets, viewing platforms, and crowded areas.
Refillable pod kits, pre-filled pod kits, and vape starter kits are the most practical options for festivals.
Bring enough e-liquid, spare pods or coils, a charging cable, and a power bank so you’re not relying on festival stalls or charging points.

What do the most popular festivals say about vaping?

Smoking and vaping are often treated the same way at UK festivals, so while you bring a vape with you, you should expect rules around where you can use it and what type of vapes you can bring.

Single-use vapes are now banned from sale and supply in the UK, and many festivals have added them to their prohibited items lists, so make sure to bring a refillable or reusable vape to be safe.

No one wants to start the weekend by having something confiscated at the gate!

Creamfields

Smoking is prohibited in enclosed buildings and public areas in Creamfields, including the big top arenas.

Since disposable vapes aren’t allowed, a compact refillable pod kit is a much better option if you want something simple to carry around the festival.

Glastonbury

Smoking traditional cigarettes is not permitted in Glastonbury if you’re in enclosed public areas, like the festival’s two campsites, Sticklinch and Worthy View.

However, with regard to vaping, it’s permissible to vape as long as you’re not in an enclosed public building. This includes tents, festival accommodation, and facilities at official campsites.

Reading and Leeds

Reading and Leeds have updated their rules to prohibit single-use vapes, while refillable vapes remain permitted.

Reading and Leeds also warn that bags and personal belongings may be searched. If you bring a banned item, it may be confiscated, and there may be no way to collect it after the festival.

The best thing to do is bring a refillable vape that will last and a few e-liquids with you.

Download Festival

Most of the event is outdoors, but that doesn’t mean you can vape wherever you like.

Avoid vaping in enclosed spaces, covered areas, accessibility viewing platforms, queues, toilets, and tightly packed crowds. If you’re watching a band in a busy spot, step away before using your vape.

As with other festivals, only bring vapes for personal use and avoid anything disposable or excessive.

Parklife

The festival’s current guidance states that vape liquid is allowed in standard 10ml plastic containers, but the contents may be tested on arrival.

That means you should keep your e-liquid in its original bottle and avoid bringing anything that looks suspicious, unlabelled, or excessive, as it will be taken off you. Once inside, keep vaping to open outdoor areas and avoid enclosed spaces.

Isle of Wight Festival

The Isle of Wight Festival is less specific about the rules surrounding vapes than some other major festivals.

Even though they don’t have many rules surrounding it, you should still avoid smoking in enclosed or crowded areas and stick to specified smoking zones. It’s also worth remembering that the Isle of Wight Festival has strict rules around items such as glass, aerosols, and anything that could cause danger or disruption.

So, if you’re bringing e-liquid, stick to small plastic bottles.

A quick overview

Festival	Are vapes allowed?	Where can you vape?	What to know before you go
Creamfields	Refillable vapes are permitted.	Stick to open outdoor areas and avoid enclosed spaces, tents, big-top arenas, and busy crowds.	A refillable pod kit is the safest option.
Glastonbury	Reusable or refillable vapes are permitted.	Vaping is not permitted in enclosed public areas, including tented structures, accommodation areas and facilities at official campsites.	Glastonbury has a strong focus on reducing waste, so avoid single-use products and dispose of vape waste properly.
Reading and Leeds	Refillable vapes are permitted.	Vaping should be kept to permitted outdoor areas and avoided in enclosed public spaces.	Bags and belongings may be searched, so don’t bring any prohibited items.
Isle of Wight Festival	Vapes aren’t listed as prohibited or permitted.	Treat vaping like smoking: avoid tents, viewing platforms, and enclosed areas.	If in doubt, take a refillable vape and keep e-liquid in plastic bottles.
Download festival	Vapes are permitted.	Vaping and smoking are not permitted on raised viewing platforms or enclosed spaces.	Check downloads “things you can and can’t bring” page before you go.
Parklife	Vapes and e-liquid are allowed in standard 10ml plastic containers, but the contents may be tested on arrival.	Vaping should be kept to permitted outdoor areas.	Parklife has strict entry checks and limits on liquids, so only bring what you need.

As of June 1st, 2025, disposable vapes became illegal to buy and sell in the UK, which is why they’re now formally banned at most festivals.

Where should you vape at a festival?

In most cases, vaping isn’t allowed in enclosed public spaces, covered arenas, big top tents, indoor areas, toilets, viewing platforms, or anywhere marked as a non-smoking area.

Usually you’ll see signs for no-smoking or no-vaping areas, and if somewhere doesn’t have any signs, ask a member of staff to double-check whether you’re allowed to vape there. However, at most festivals, you’ll be allowed to vape in the following areas:

Outdoor areas where smoking or vaping is permitted.
Designated smoking or vaping areas, if the festival uses them.
Campsites, only if the festival allows it and you are away from tents, crowds and other people’s belongings.

How much e-liquid should you take to a festival?

If you’re unsure about how much you’ll be vaping while at the festival, take extra e-liquid cartridges with you so you don’t go without.

Some festivals even have e-liquid stalls where you can buy refills, but don’t bank on them having the brands or flavours you like, and you may find they bite into your budget too much.

Instead, save yourself money and queuing time by packing several of your favourites into your travel bag.

Festival vape etiquette: don’t be that person

While you’re allowed to take your vape to a festival, you also don’t want to be that person who annoys everyone around you and ruins the experience for other festival-goers.

Sure, you can have fun, but just be considerate of others! To do that, avoid doing the following:

Blowing vapour into crowds.
Vaping next to people who are eating, sitting, or watching a set.
Vaping in queues.
Vaping around friends who don’t vape (and don’t want strawberry clouds in their face all day)
Ignoring staff instructions or permitted vaping areas.

If you do any of these things, it’s a quick way to make everyone who’s around you want to get away from you immediately.

What type of vapes are best for a festival?

So, we’ve established that disposable vapes are a no-go at festivals in the UK, but that leaves the question of what reusable vapes are the most efficient while you’re dancing the nights away.

To help you out, we’ve listed some of the best options based on how easy they are to carry, how simple they are to use, and whether they’re rechargeable.

1. Refillable pod kits

A refillable pod kit is one of the best options for a festival, since it’s compact, lightweight, and easy to slip into your bag or pocket.

We sell a range of refillable pod kits at Juicemate in various shapes and sizes, so you can find something that’s comfortable to carry and small enough to not be an inconvenience.

You can top them up with your favourite e-liquid and recharge them when needed. All you’ll need to bring is a charging cable, extra e-liquid, and maybe a spare pod.

2. Pre-filled pod kits

If you want something that’s less messy and fuss-free, then a pre-filled pod kit is another great choice.

Instead of having to refill the pod yourself and risk a spill, you just swap the pod for a pre-filled one when it runs out. Just make sure you pack enough compatible pods, as you might not be able to buy the exact ones you need at the festival.

3. Vape starter kits

If you’re switching from disposables or you want something simple for festival season, a vape starter kit is ideal.

These are great if you’re new to vaping and you just want something that’s quick to use and easy to set up. You don’t have to worry about complicated settings or buttons, since most are inhale-activated.

Can I charge my vape at a festival?

Some festivals offer charging lockers, charging stations, or campsite charging points, but they can be busy, expensive, or limited, especially at larger weekend events, so I wouldn’t rely solely on them.

The best thing to do is bring some power banks with you, spare batteries, and your charger wire so you can charge your vape while on the go. That way, you don’t have to stand next to a charging station waiting for your vape to charge or leave it there and possibly lose it.

To help your battery last longer, turn your device off when you’re not using it, avoid leaving it in direct sunlight, and don’t chain vape if you know charging options will be limited.

Also, make sure to not charge it overnight and keep it away from wet grass, mud, bedding, or anything flammable.

Festival vape packing checklist

Making sure you're prepared beforehand will save you a lot of time and money once you’re at the festival.

That’s why we’ve prepared a little packing list containing all of your vape essentials, so you don’t miss anything out.

A reusable or refillable vape device
Spare pods or coils, if your device needs them
E-liquid in sealed plastic bottles
Pre-filled pods (if you use a pod system)
A charging cable
A fully charged power bank
A protective case or sealed bag for your vape
Tissues or wipes for leaks
A small bin bag for used pods, coils, and bottles
ID (to show proof of age)

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