Beach Dubbin' 2026 on Southsea Common promises to be "biggest yet"

Beach Dubbin’ will take place on Southsea Common on Sunday August 2

A free-to-attend classic car show on Southsea Common this weekend promises to be “biggest yet”, with stunt cycling displays, circus skills and a magician, alongside a display of vintage Volkswagen vehicles.

Beach Dubbin’ is a yearly charity event launched in 2018, and since then has raised over £130,000 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, along with a number of other local charities and worthy causes.

The show welcomes all types of Volkswagen vehicles, classic cars, supercars and car shows to gather on the common for visitors to admire.

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Beach Dubbin' will take place on Southsea Common on Sunday | Beach Dubbin'

This year will also feature the Beach Dubbin’ club, who have an incredible collection of rare and unique Volkswagens.

Visitors can also get up close to famous VW favourites including Bumblebee from Transformers and Herbie, alongside other family activities such as Punch and Judy shows and cosplay actors dressed as family favourite characters.

There will also be traders and food vendors from Portsmouth and the surrounding areas, as well as music from DJs playing out of their campervan booth.

People gathered for the Beach Dubbin festival on Southsea Common in Portsmouth. 
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People gathered for the Beach Dubbin festival on Southsea Common in Portsmouth. | Alec Chapman

The show is free to attend to the public, and entry of a vehicle into the show is only £15.

Beach Dubbin' 2026 will take place on Sunday August 2 from 10am until 4pm on Southsea Common.

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