Festival Style 2026: What to Carry All Summer
If you’ve been scouring every corner of Pinterest to piece together your festival wardrobe for 2026, then you’re in good company. You know that half the fun of going to these events is dressing up in a way you might not typically dress anywhere else. While it’s great to be experimental with outfits, the real passion for us lies in the finishing touches: tying everything together with accessories.
Festival fashion can be a little overwhelming, especially with the looks emerging from Coachella every spring and setting the tone for Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits later in the season. You might be wondering, what are the essential items for a festival goer? You can keep it minimal with your lip gloss, Glasses Case, Card Holder and phone in your bag, and head off to dance all day without a care in the world. If you like to carry a first aid kit or a bottle of water, opt for a more spacious style like the Sutton Sling or Original Plus. We think we can find the perfect balance to suit you and make festival fashion a breeze this year. Read along to find your match.
Off-Duty Model Mode: Less is More
Planning on keeping it simple? We have your back. For the less-is-more crowd, we have options. The City Mini Bag: for clean lines and the perfect size for all the mini essentials. The Original Bag: for a little extra room, so you can keep your easy-access items in the front pocket while staying neatly compact. The City Slim: an elegant shape, but one that can still fit your travel-size sunscreen, some electrolytes to stay hydrated and a foldable hairbrush. It’s the best of both worlds!
Maximalist Mania
Get into the festival mood and embrace the chaos by leaning into maximalist fashion this season. No matter your preferred bold style, you can choose your bag to match it. Mix it up with colorful straps, bright color pops, or go all in with animal print. Our special edition Leopard Print Collection features our core styles and Plus sizes, as well as the Sutton Sling. Match it with one of our leopard-inspired straps and add extra Keychains for the full more-is-more effect.
Big Arenas and Clear Bag Policies
Headed to a venue with a clear bag policy? Our Transparent City Bags are absolutely made for this occasion. Available in Black or Stone with leather trim, our signature gold hardware and a matching leather strap, this clear design will have you feeling stylish as ever while meeting the entry requirements. Both are also included in BankBundle, so you can choose any two straps you like for free. Worth checking the specific venue's rules before you go — our guide to stadium and venue bag policies breaks down the sizes that are usually allowed.
Jump On Trend
Based on the multitude of beautiful outfits seen at Coachella kickstarting the festival season, there are plenty of trends to choose from this year. One clear one being Tropical Revival with a playful splash of Y2K sprinkled in there, featuring all the vibrant tropical shades you can imagine. Opt for a Belt Bag in Mango Tango or Frog Green, a City Mini Bag in Burnt Orange, Straw or Spearmint and you’re ready to rock.
Another notable winner was pirate-esque motifs; with lace layering, leather accessories and bohemian everything. Make it your own by adding personal details — we’d recommend adding as many Tassel Keychains as your heart desires and a Gold Chain to your bag - just for the aesthetic of it. You’re guaranteed to steal the show. The Edgware in Chestnut or Maple would really tie in that boho theme.
We’re wishing you a summer loaded up with plenty of fun, good music and great company. Here at Pom Pom London we’re huge enthusiasts of bags that can outlast a season - when it comes to both trends and quality. Sustainable festival fashion is something you won’t regret sticking to, because it means you end up with quality pieces that you can wear again and again.
Personalizing your bag with your own choice of Keychains and Straps means you’ll never get bored of your look, because you can restyle it for different outfits. Versatility for the win! Start the festival season off right and shop our collection today to find your next bag.
