CarFest presented by bp 2026 celebrate its first year at its iconic new home with over 30,000 festivalgoers attending per day to soak up the new surroundings and everything the festival had to offer. For the first time, CarFesters experienced the festival against the backdrop of the Home of British Motorsport, with action stretching from the famous Silverstone track to stages and festival areas across the site. Combining seven festivals in one showcasing music, food, cars, well-being and more, it made for the perfect weekend for all.

The move to Silverstone put cars firmly at the heart of the action. From over 260 cars taking part in high-octane track shows and daily grid walks, it allowed CarFesters to walk the famous Silverstone circuit and get up close to some incredible machinery.

There was also some incredible live music across the weekend. The likes of Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Gabrielle, Sugababes, James Morrison, Gok Wan, Rick Parfitt Jnr and more. Spanning many genres and decades, the musical line-up brought all generations of CarFesters together to sing, dance and have a good time.

At the StarFest Stage hosted by Away Resorts, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Jimmy Carr, Maisie Adam and more graced the stage to share stories from their careers so far. At The Authors Stage, authors and key celebrity voices including Jake Humphrey, Ben Miller, Bryony Gordon and Dame Prue Leith came together to talk through their writing processes and inspire CarFesters. New for 2026 was the Tech Lab, which opened up new possibilities for teenagers, with sessions in computer coding, AI and more.

Elsewhere, FoodFest with Škoda cooked up a storm. With cooking demonstrations from Tom Kerridge, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Aldo Zilli and more, there was something for every taste and cuisine. There were also interactive sessions for CarFesters to get involved in themselves, including cupcake making and spirit tasting.

Across the festival, there was just as much for families to discover. Bluey & Bingo, Supertato, Pudsey & Pals, Basil Brush and more were among the familiar faces who appeared for younger CarFesters. Kids were also treated to interactive sessions including Mini Me Mindfulness, Silly Science Workshops and Medical Mavericks, giving kids the chance to learn whilst also having fun.

Over at SpaFest, CarFesters seeking a more relaxing time learnt more about mental resilience, wellness and how to live a happier and healthier life with insightful talks from Kirsty Gallagher, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Carol Vorderman and more. There were also practical sessions in Yoga Nidra, Beginner Line Dancing and even an uplifting, feel-good fitness session with Mr Motivator, delivering fitness in a joyful way.

This year’s move to Silverstone marks the beginning of a major new chapter for CarFest, bringing the festival’s automotive heritage to one of the world’s most famous circuits while retaining the mix of music, food, stars, wellbeing and family fun that has made it one of the UK’s best-loved family festivals.

A big thank you to all who attended this year. Sign up for Early Bird tickets for 2027 is now available via: https://carfest.org/early-bird-signup-2027. Tickets go on sale Thursday 1 October 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you back to CarFest in 2027!