The Van: How it Works

Our specially adapted van opens out to create a mobile stage, allowing us to bring professional artists and performances to places where people live, work and gather.

We bring the stage, sound equipment and our own generator. All we need is a suitable location, good vehicle access and enough space to set up safely.

A Stage That Comes to You

Festival in a Van is a specially adapted mobile performance space. When we arrive, the rear of the van opens to create a stage for live music, theatre, storytelling and other creative experiences.

The van allows us to bring performances into community spaces, outdoor settings and locations that might not have access to a traditional arts venue. Our team manages the setup and technical equipment, helping make the experience straightforward for organisers and welcoming for audiences.

What We Bring

Festival in a Van arrives with its own mobile stage, sound and lighting equipment, generator and experienced technical crew.

Our box van has rear doors and a tail lift that forms the performance area. We provide a sound system, microphones as required, and lighting suited to the performance.

Our team includes a sound and lighting technician and a driver who also supports stage management, artist liaison and health and safety.

This means we can bring a professional live arts experience to a wide range of locations without requiring a traditional stage or venue infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Vehicle: Box van with rear doors and tail lift.

Interior dimensions: 2,400 mm long × 1,900 mm wide × 1,900 mm high.

Tail lift: 1.2 metres deep × 2 metres wide. Please note that the full area is not available for performance because of the rear swing doors.

Sound: One mixing desk, stereo left and right speakers on stands, and microphones as required.

Lighting: Three Smart Batts, with additional decorative lighting such as fairy lights, festoon lighting or Freedom Sticks, depending on the event.

Crew: A sound and lighting technician, plus a driver who also supports stage management, artist liaison and health and safety.

What We Need From Your Location

To host Festival in a Van, we need a suitable, reasonably level surface where the vehicle can park safely and the rear doors and stage area can open.

The location must have clear vehicle access, with enough room for the van to arrive, position itself and depart safely.

We bring our own generator, so an external electricity supply is not normally required.

We will discuss the proposed location with you in advance to make sure it is suitable for the performance and expected audience.

The host organisation is responsible for audience coordination and management, while Festival in a Van is responsible for the safety of its vehicle, team and performers.

Health & Safety

Festival in a Van takes the safety of our performers, crew and audiences seriously.

Festival in a Van is responsible for the safety of its vehicle, team and performers. The host organisation is responsible for audience coordination and management.

We work with organisers in advance to discuss the proposed location, access arrangements and any practical considerations for the event.

Interested in Hosting Festival in a Van?

Every location is different, and we’re happy to discuss how Festival in a Van could work in your community.

Whether you’re planning a festival, community celebration, arts event or special gathering, get in touch to talk through your ideas and the practical requirements.

We’ll help you explore what’s possible.