New acts join Rita Ora, Travis, Madness and more at CarFest presented by bp pulse

Get ready to turn up the volume – CarFest presented by bp pulse has just unveiled a wave of incredible new acts joining this year’s main stage, and the line-up is sounding louder and more exciting than ever!

Leading the announcement are Busted, the pop-rock legends whose high-energy hits and infectious nostalgia are guaranteed to set the stage alight. They’ll be joining an already star-packed line-up including Travis, Rita Ora, and Madness – headline names bringing, headline power to the CarFest weekend!

Also newly announced are an equally exciting trio of acts: Squeeze, the British new wave icons with decades of unforgettable hits; Sam Ryder, Eurovision favourite and vocal powerhouse; and Tom Walker, the Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter whose raw, emotive anthems have captivated audiences around the world.

But the music doesn’t stop there. The main stage will also welcome a host of festival favourites and big-stage legends including Kim Wilde, Seasick Steve, The Lightning Seeds, The Boomtown Rats, Reef, Hackney Colliery Band, Noasis, Rick Parfitt Jnr, and Si King’s Groovetrain. And with Kimberly Wyatt's Don't Cha Disco bringing the glitter, moves and girl power—expect dancefloor energy at every turn.

Over at Club CarFest, things heat up after dark with an electric line-up featuring MistaJam, Marcella Woods, Swiftogeddon, Chris Watson, Dakota, DJ Tobes, Ellie Sax, and James Carpenter. Whether you're after a euphoric dance anthem or a Taylor Swift-style singalong, we've got your night sorted.

Meanwhile, The Wigwam Stage once again champions rising stars and festival favourites with an uplifting and eclectic mix. 2025’s line-up features Michael Aldag, Alice Pisano, Bryony Dunn & The Forest, Carley Varley, Harry Eley, Two Ways Home, Matt McClafferty, Deco, and Rhythm of the 90s—proving that CarFest is just as much about discovering tomorrow’s stars as it is about celebrating today’s icons.

Whether you're shouting Year 3000 with Busted, swaying along to Rita, or dancing the night away at Club CarFest, one thing's for sure, this is CarFest’s biggest and boldest music line-up yet.  

Tickets are on sale now at www.carfest.org – so dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for the ultimate summer weekend!