Fireworks light the night sky behind the concert stage and large crowd at Car-Fest.

CarFest: Rev Up for 2026!

28-30 August 2026

Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire

Get your tickets for CarFest 2026

We were thrilled to be an official charity partner of CarFest presented by bp in 2025 - and are looking forward to 2026! The funds raised from this exciting family festival allow us to continue our life-changing work to continue raising awareness of epilepsy, alongside providing vital health services and ground-breaking research.

CarFest was a huge success, with thousands of attendees enjoying a weekend of spectacular cars, live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities for the last time at Laverstoke Park. Check out the highlights from CarFest 2025 to see what you can expect in 2026.

Join us for CarFest 2026

Get ready to spend to quality family time at CarFest presented by bp! With enough activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained - from live music and cars, to celebrity stars, wellbeing sessions, celebrity chefs and cookery demonstrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, making it the perfect weekend for families looking to have fun, explore, and create unforgettable memories together.

Created by radio legend Chris Evans, CarFest isn’t just about the fun— it’s also the UK’s largest family fundraising festival, having raised millions for deserving children’s charities.

With seven magical festivals and a big party every evening, CarFest hosts a weekend packed with unforgettable experiences for the whole family. 

At KidsFest, little ones will meet their favourite characters and enjoy games, sports, and entertainment designed just for them. Foodies will love FoodFest, where you can sample delicious bites and watch celebrity chef-led cooking demos that are sure to inspire your next family meal. 

Take a trip down memory lane at RetroFest, celebrating all things vintage and classic. Need a break? SpaFest offers relaxing wellbeing experiences and talks from wellness experts to help you make informed choices about your health. 

Over at StarFest, you’ll rub shoulders with some of the UK’s biggest stars from TV, film, literature, sport, and more. And at the heart of it all is Cars at CarFest, featuring jaw-dropping track shows and dazzling displays of the coolest cars around.

Cap off every evening with a massive party at The Main Stage with live performances from icons in the music industry. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or just a weekend of family fun, CarFest 2025 has it all!

Don’t miss out on the summer’s biggest family fundraising festival! Join us at Silverstone Circuit, from 28-30 August.

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Expect singalongs, hands-in-the-air anthems, and DJ sets that will keep you going, all wrapped up in the ultimate family festival weekend.  

The countdown to August Bank Holiday weekend 28th - 30th August at Silverstone is officially ON. 

Be part of an event that combines fun, fundraising, and community spirit. Your support helps us continue our vital work and make a positive impact. 

We can't wait to see you there!

CarFest has always been about bringing people together to celebrate life, family and creating great memories, all whilst making a real difference for children and families in need. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Laverstoke Park Farm for what promises to be our best CarFest yet – a weekend full of fun, laughter, and generosity!
CarFest Founder, Chris Evans

Meet our 2026 CarFest Ambassador

A young boy stands on the first place podium at CarFest.

Jamie will be Young Epilepsy's CarFest ambassador for 2026!

Jamie was diagnosed with epilepsy last year at the age of 10. It began with absence seizures - brief moments where Jamie would appear vacant, often unnoticed at first. The absence seizures quickly became more frequent, happening multiple times a day and disrupting Jamie school and everyday life. 

Over the following months, Jamie’s seizures evolved. What started as absences progressed into focal seizures, each bringing new challenges and uncertainty. It was the beginning of a long and difficult journey. 

For Jamie and his family, there have been many challenges with different medications, side-effects, and setbacks. For a long time, nothing seemed to fully control the seizures. Then, in August last year, everything escalated when Jamie experienced his first tonic-clonic seizure – the most recognisable seizure type – causing him to drop to the floor and convulse.  

After that, Jamie’s seizures became more severe and more frequent, sometimes occurring a couple of times a week. 

It was a frightening and exhausting period for Jamie, in his final year of primary school and trying to cope with the constant changes physically and emotionally. Due to the complex nature of epilepsy, the right medication and dosage can take time to pinpoint as everyone is different.  

Eventually, the right combination of medications was found, and things began to improve for Jamie. 
 
Jamie and his family found Young Epilepsy, the only national charity dedicated to children and young people living with epilepsy in the UK and used the self-referral service to match Jamie with Stephen, one of Young Epilepsy’s dedicated Youth Support Coordinators.  

With regular one-to-one support from Stephen, Jamie has managed to get through a turbulent time, even stopping to take on challenges to raise money for the charity – walking 50 miles in October!  

The charity also connected Jamie with other children living with epilepsy through their virtual youth clubs, crucially providing connections with other young people that ‘get it’. 

Today, Jamie is three months seizure-free - a milestone that once felt out of reach. 
 
Through everything, Jamie has shown incredible resilience. Now, as a Young Epilepsy’s CarFest ambassador, he is using his voice to raise awareness, share his journey, and support other children facing epilepsy. 

We would like to thank Chris Evans and the CarFest team, Clare and Jody Scheckter, and all at Laverstoke Farm for inviting us to once again be a part of the CarFest family! 

Bring on 2026!

The Biggest Family Fundraising Festival

By attending CarFest and supporting Young Epilepsy, you're part of a community making a positive impact in the lives of young people with epilepsy. Together, we can raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and provide essential support to those affected by epilepsy. Enjoy a fantastic event while contributing to a worthy cause.

Buy your tickets today!