Neighbours has released a behind-the-scenes video which offers a first look at the Erinsborough festival disaster.

The soap is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, with a number of big storylines planned to mark the occasion.

Australian viewers saw Erinsborough festival kick off today (March 4), marking the beginning of an exciting few weeks for the show.

Fans in the UK will have to tune in on March 18 to watch the anniversary episode, which will be the opening day of the Festival.

As previously reported, the festival doesn't run smoothly when returnee Harold Bishop accidentally drives into the marquee.

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The video shows the out-of-control van emerging from around the corner, as several Ramsay Street residents are enjoying the festivities.

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When Harold regains consciousness in the car, he is stunned to find his late wife Madge sitting next to him in the passenger seat. This will mark the start of a special storyline which sees Madge back as a figment of Harold's imagination.

Along with Madge and Harold, other familiar faces back for the Festival include Janelle Timmins, Lucas Fitzgerald, Vanessa Villante, Nina Tucker, Des Clarke, Sky Mangel, Guy Carpenter and Tom Ramsay.

Channel 5 has already started promoting the show's big anniversary episodes with its own trailers. Watch a promo below: