Festival of Speed
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Show announcement
NEW FOR 2026
Introducing the all-new FOS Fan Zone. Access included with your admission ticket.
Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is motorsport's ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport.
The world's of Formula 1, endurance racing, WRC, MotoGP and many other disiplines come together like nowhere else. Iconic machines from across the motor racing spectrum fill the paddocks, launch themselves up the hillclimb, blast round the Forest Rally Stage and tackle the Off-Road Arena in every year's greatest celebration of motorsport. Prepare for a timetable packed with unqiue motorsport celebrations and gear up for non-stop action as the anticipation builds for the always dramatic Shootout.
Nowhere else offers this much access to the world’s most exclusive sport and incredible road vehicles. Inspect every detail, view every angle and get closer than you ever have before to championship-winning race cars and the drivers who piloted them to glory. Don’t miss your chance to see some of the world’s newest and most unique road cars side-by-side and like never before, with opportunities to get hands-on with many machines on their stands throughout the four days.
Experience Formula 1 like never before at the Festival of Speed, where the world’s most exhilarating motorsport comes to life. Get up close to legendary championship-winning cars and immerse yourself in their groundbreaking design and engineering. Meet the iconic drivers who made history behind the wheel and feel the excitement of F1’s past and present. From historic classics to the latest innovations, this is your chance to see the evolution of Formula 1 up close, with unparalleled access across all four days of the event.
The greatest motor show on earth, Festival of Speed has established itself as the best place for big automotive launches in the UK with a packed schedule of reveals, moments and debuts. Be amongst the first to the see the latest cars from world-famous brands blast up the hillclimb and then spend your day witnessing them up close and in-person on their stand throughout the four days. For any automotive enthusiast, there’s no greater place to be to witness the boldest in automotive engineering.
Nothing compares to the thrill of meeting your motor racing heroes. Daring drivers and riders from every discipline and era make an appearance to tackle the hillclimb, take part in celebrations and meet their biggest fans. It’s these mega stars, including the likes of contemporary Formula 1 drivers, that help make Festival of Speed so special. Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities from other walks of life too, with many recognisable faces also making their way to Goodwood to enjoy the action.
Create memories that will last a lifetime. Beyond the exhilarating motorsport action, there’s plenty more to explore at Festival of Speed. Get hands-on with world class exhibits, tuck into delicious global cuisines, indulge in a little retail therapy and see things you’ve never seen before. Come together as a family, bring your friends or mingle with other car enthusiasts and lose yourself in the highlight of the summer festival season.
A unique place to inspire and explore - directed by our FOS TECH ethos, Festival of Speed showcases world-changing technology through immersive exhibits that light a lifelong interest in science and engineering. Get stuck in to tomorrow’s technology in Future Lab presented by Randox and let your imagination run wild as you get a taste of the bold new innovations that will define the automotive world and beyond.
We've got kids, we've got granddad here, mum and dad... It's the best event in the world and I don't know who's second, but it's a long, long way behind.
Former F1 Driver & 2015 WEC Champion
About festival of speed
Please note that all children under 18 years old must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.
To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event, children under the age of 12 are required to wear a wristband at all Goodwood Motorsport events. Children aged 12 and under do not require an admission ticket but must be accompanied by an adult and are required to wear a wristband, on which you can write your phone number. Wristbands must be ordered in advance online, or by calling our Ticket Office.
Children aged 3 and over require a grandstand pass to access the grandstands at the event. Grandstand passes can be purchased online or by calling our Ticket Office.
Reduced price Young Person tickets are available for 13-21 year olds.
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Should you wish to explore entertaining opportunities for friends, family or business associates or you'd like to make your day even more memorable, we have a range of hospitality packages to choose from.
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Goodwood will move to a fully digital ticketing system for events next year – enhancing convenience, promoting sustainability and streamlining the overall event experience for attendees. As a result, your ticket(s) will be available through the Goodwood Ticket app only. Your digital tickets will be available in the Goodwood Tickets app 14 days before the event, please don’t worry if you don’t see all your tickets there immediately. We’ll make sure all of your tickets arrive well in advance of the event.
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0630hrs: car parks open (free of charge)
0700hrs: gates open, providing a great opportunity to look around the paddocks before the action begins
0830hrs: the action on the hillclimb commences (each day of the event)
1830hrs: bars close
1900hrs: event ends
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You can join the Goodwood Road Racing Club community by becoming part of the GRRC Fellowship. Enjoy year-round benefits, including early access to Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival tickets, exclusive live streams and ability to book for the GRRC-only Members' Meeting.
To join the Goodwood Road Racing Club membership, you now have to sign up to the GRRC Fellowship and join the waiting list. We will then be in touch with you once a space in the Club has become available.
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Want to showcase your car at Goodwood Festival of Speed? Apply to race or display your vehicle by filling out our official application form:
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Festival of Speed
- 01243 755055
- ticket.office@goodwood.com
- Goodwood House, Kennel Hill, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX, United Kingdom
