13 things to look forward to at the 2026 Goodwood Revival

A century of Maserati racing heritage

A century after Maserati’s first Targa Florio success, the great Italian marque will sit at the heart of the 2026 Goodwood Revival as its celebrated marque. And it’s only fitting that the central automotive celebration carries an unmistakably Italian flair, with the entire Motor Circuit embracing ‘La Dolce Vita’.

Around the paddocks you’ll find an extraordinary gathering of Maseratis, brining you up close to the cars that helped shape Grand Prix and sportscar racing though the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. From Sicily’s legendary road race to the roar of 1950s Formula 1, this is a story defined by innovation, bravery and unmistakable red racing machines.

Expect to get within touching distance of that remarkable history, then hear it come alive, as many of these icons fire up and take to the track in a series of unmissable moments throughout the weekend.

Remembering the legend of Sir Jack Brabham

The 2026 Goodwood Revival will honour the life and legacy of Sir Jack Brabham, an extraordinary motorsport figure who remains the only person to win the F1 World Championship in a car bearing his own name.

Brabham’s is a story built on grit, ingenuity and a relentless drive to improve. His career was defined by determination as much as speed, and he reached the summit of his sport in his own way — developing, refining and ultimately building machinery that made him a three-time World Champion.

At the Revival, get close to the cars and people who shaped his journey, and experience a celebration of a driver-engineer whose legacy stands alone.

World Champions go head-to-head in the RAC TT Celebration

Two F1 World Champions will line up on the grid at the 2026 Goodwood Revival, as Jenson Button and Jacques Villenueve are set to go wheel-to-wheel in the prestigious RAC TT Celebration. Both drivers will take on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in iconic Jaguar E-types, setting the stage for a mouth-watering historic showdown this September.

Button returns fresh from achieving his first victory at Goodwood in the 2025 Freddie March Memorial Trophy, which he recently followed up at the 83^rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport in the Phil Hill Cup aboard the ‘CUT 8’ E-type. Button will be racing the car again at the Revival, while Villeneuve will take the sister car, ‘CUT 7’ — winner of the 2025 RAC TT Celebration.

Two champions and two celebrated cars in one of the most prestigious races in historic motorsport, this contest promises to be a true Revival highlight.

A swarm of Vespas descends upon Goodwood

Before any competition gets underway, each day of the Revival begins with a Track Opening Parade, and this year the tradition continues by welcoming a swarm of classic Vespas to West Sussex as we celebrate the famous Italian marque’s 80^th anniversary. A sea of some 300 pre-1967 scooters will get the Revival off to a colourful and charming start, with Vespas joined in the parade by contemporaries from the likes of Lambretta and Italjat.

The mobilising impact the Vespa had on post-war Italy was immense, while famous cameos on the big screen only further solidified its image as the embodiment of freedom and adventure, and it’s with this spirit that we’ll be joyously kicking off our days at the 2026 Goodwood Revival.

Concluding a year of Barry Sheene celebrations

Sticking with two-wheeled culture, Goodwood’s 2026 motorsport season will be unlike any other as a single celebration spans all three events for the first time. A year of festivities honouring the 50^th anniversary of Barry Sheene’s first World Championship triumph will draw to a fitting conclusion at the Revival, where a special selection of his race-winning machinery will gather for a poignant moment ahead of the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy.

Sheene claimed his final race victory in the Lennox Cup during the 2002 Revival, and that race was renamed in his honour after his sad passing six months later. This parade will be a memorable sight, and a brilliant end to Goodwood’s celebrations Barry Sheene.

Ferrari vs. Maserati in the Lavant Cup

The 2026 Revival race list has some treats in store, from the stunning Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy to the iconic RAC TT Celebration, but it’s a pair of returning races to the schedule that are of particular interest. Firstly, the Lavant Cup, which was last run as an all-Ferrari event in 2023. This year it’s the stage for the Battle of Modena as the grid will be made up exclusively of 1950s Ferrari and Maserati sportscars. An extension of the event’s Italian stylings, this race will both look and sound extraordinary.

Also returning is the Brooklands Trophy, a race for pre-war and vintage sportscars. These 1920s and ‘30s machines are some of the most striking for their sheer size and offer an unmissable chance to see century-old racers roar into life once again. Frazer Nashs, Aston Martins, Bentleys, MGs and Talbot-Lagos will engage in close racing as Goodwood pays homage to Le Mans legends of yesteryear.

‘La Dolce Vita’ at the Turning Circle

The Turning Circle will become the focal point of all things Italian at the 2026 Goodwood Revival, when it is transformed into a scene that encapsulates ‘La Dolce Vita’. Prepare to embrace the sweeter things in life as theatrical celebrations are set to engulf the entire Revival site, with the epicentre of this explosion of Italian culture positioned at The Turning Circle.

Previous years have seen The Turning Circle reimagine the 1966 World Cup and the Festival of Britain, themes to represent specific moments from the Revival period. Last year we found ourselves in San Francisco as the spirit of Haight-Ashbury and the Summer of Love took over. We can’t wait to experience ‘La Dolce Vita’ in 2026.

Embracing Revive & Thrive

The Revive & Thrive ethos is at the heart of what the Goodwood Revival stands for. It’s all about creativity and breathing new life into cherished items, and is supported by a passionate community that grows year on year.

Stars such as Dita Von Teese have been a big presence at the Revival Style Village, a glorious hub full of shopping, crafting and engaging talks from leading voices in the vintage community, and this year it moves to a new home behind the Revival High Street. Dandy Wellington, jazz bandleader and style activist, returns to host an exceptional line-up of talent, starting on Friday with author Keith Lodwick, who’ll be unpacking the iconic costumes of Cosprop, and the artistry and storytelling stitched into some of cinema’s most memorable looks.

Saturday is a masterclass in fashion as culture, beginning with an exploration of the V&A’s Schiaparelli exhibition with Senior Curator Sonnet Stanfill and presenter Amber Butchart, followed by an unmissable conversation between Dandy Wellington and Derry Girls star Jamie‑Lee O’Donnell. Leonard & Hungry Paul will also share stories from a life in costume and her own love of fashion, while fashion historian Henry Wilkinson dives into the relationship between Givenchy & Audrey Hepburn.

Sunday, meanwhile, brings a fitting finale, as Dandy Wellington meets legendary designer Dame Zandra Rhodes. Expect candid conversation and more than 50 years of fashion secrets, told by one of the industry’s true originals.

An emotive fleet of historic aircraft

While mesmerising vintage fashions and thrilling historic racing may be what first comes to mind when you think about the Revival, aviation is an equally popular aspect of the event. The Motor Circuit has a significant history as a military airfield as it originally served as the perimeter road of RAF Westhampnett during World War II.

In 1948, the ninth Duke of Richmond, known as Freddie March, turned the track into a race circuit. Freddie March was both a keen racer and aviation engineer, and at the Revival his legacy and that of RAF Westhampnett are celebrated with the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation presented by Bonhams|Cars, a concours d’elegance that gathers some of the most impressive pre-1966 aircraft back to a site where many once flew from. Here you can really get up close to some mighty impressive aircraft, making the FMSOA one of the most awe-inspiring features of the event.  

The Bonhams|Cars Revival Sale

Of course, a Goodwood motorsport event has to feature a Bonhams|Cars auction. Closing out a year of auctions at Goodwood will be the Revival sale, which will take place on Saturday 19^th September. If it’s anything like last year, then it’s set to deliver some exciting results.

The star of 2025’s auction was a stunning Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction III Coupé which sold for over £1million. That’s some act to follow, and though we’re still waiting for this year’s lots to be unveiled, we’ve no doubt the Bonhams|Cars Revival Sale will deliver something special.

Get crafty at the Workshops

Roll up your sleeves! Positioned on Hurricane Lawn, these free Revival Workshops are a creative hub of hands‑on making and traditional skills, curated by Dominic Chinea. Across the weekend, visitors are invited to slow down, learn something new and rediscover the pleasure of working with their hands, with live demonstrations and interactive sessions led by some of the most exciting names in contemporary craft.

From vintage brooch upcycling with OXFAM and monogram embroidery with costume embroiderer for the infamous Bridgerton and Wicked, Hattie McGill, to transforming knitwear with Great British Sewing Bee’s Georgie Carter and exploring the ancient art of spinning wool with Sarabi Hawke, there is so much to turn your hand to.

Fan making with The Repair Shop’s Victoria Ajoku, creating punch needle patches with Nerrisa Pratt and exploring the principles of visible mending with Shelley Zetuni are all on offer on Saturday, while Sunday focuses on crafting baskets from T‑shirt yarn with Nyala Rowe of Crochet Junction, English paper piecing with Great British Sewing Bee's Lauren Tedstone, block printing with Lydia Finney, and mastering traditional vintage mending techniques with Alexandra Brinck.

Here you’ll find an opportunity to pause, participate and reconnect with the skills that sit at the heart of great style, cemented thoughtfulness and endurance.

Unlimited entertainment Over the Road

The boundaries of the Goodwood Motor Circuit host only a majority of the attractions you can enjoy during the Revival, there’s a whole other world waiting to be explored across the road. Literally. The Over the Road campus is home to a broad mix of entertainment and festivity, but from a distance the fairground is the most eye-catching. That’s surrounded by regular attractions including the Revival Cinema, which shows classic films from day to night, and the Car Show, where visitors can reserve a spot to show off their treasured classic vehicle to the envy of all others.

Furthermore, there’s an abundance of stalls selling memorabilia and gifts, so you could easily spend a whole day on this side of the road, searching for the perfect keepsake. Make it your mission to cross the bridge at least once during your Revival visit to enjoy all that's on offer Over the Road.

An exhibition of stunning vintage style

Perhaps we’ve saved the best for last, because the Best Dressed competition is one of the stand-out attractions of the Goodwood Revival. It’s tradition at the Revival for everyone in attendance to make their best efforts to dress in period style, and it’s that community atmosphere that makes the Revival such a uniquely immersive event. Each day, entries are open for the Best Dressed competition, which will showcase the very best vintage outfits as part of a headline moment on the Revival Style Stage.

Star judges will cast an expert eye over the looks to determine the day’s winner, but for all the competition, it’s just as much about the fun and flaunting your style on the runway. Community spirit is in full force here, so if you want in then you’ve still got time to start putting your best Revival-era look together. In need of inspiration? Then join the Revival Style community.

Tickets for the 2026 Goodwood Revival are now on sale. If you’re not already part of the GRRC, you can sign up to the Fellowship today and save ten per cent on your 2026 tickets and grandstand passes, as well as enjoying a whole host of other on-event perks.