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2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, United Kingdom9–12 Jul 2026Multi-day
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The 2027 edition runs 15 to 18 July.

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Why You Should Go

See hundreds of historic and contemporary racing machines in action under a curated theme and live hillclimb demonstrations.

Format

Four-Day Event

Crowd

Large, motoring-focused crowds that peak at main displays and hillclimb sessions; expect busy arrival and departure periods.

Vibe

Energetic, festival-style motorsport atmosphere with a mix of family visitors, enthusiasts and corporate hospitality.

About This Event

Four days of hillclimb demonstrations, manufacturer displays and historic race cars set on the Goodwood Estate. The 2026 theme is “The Rivals — Epic Racing Duels,” with over 600 cars and motorcycles taking part.

Expect a mix of moving motor show attractions, hospitality enclosures and timed hillclimb runs around Goodwood Motor Circuit and Kennel Hill, plus on-site travel guidance from the organisers.

1What to Expect

The Festival compresses motorsport history, manufacturer debuts and live hillclimb action into a compact summer weekend at Goodwood House and the Motor Circuit.

What makes it worth the trip:

  • Organiser-confirmed theme “The Rivals — Epic Racing Duels” frames special displays and head-to-head demonstrations.
  • Over 600 participating cars and motorcycles across four days give broad historic and modern coverage.
  • Hillclimb runs, manufacturer stands and the moving motor show mean nonstop track and paddock viewing.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive early, pick a high-view spot around Kennel Hill or the paddock for hillclimb runs, and plan a mix of scheduled displays and wandering manufacturer areas. Use Goodwood’s official travel pages for nearest station (Chichester) and onsite traffic guidance; consider booking hospitality or timed entries if you want quieter access.

Good to know:

  • Tickets and hospitality packages are sold by Goodwood; official resale is handled via Twickets.
  • Event operations work with Sussex Police and local authorities for crowd and traffic management.

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Goodwood Motor Circuit

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Our vlog

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2Frequently Asked Questions

  • Great if you want a concentrated showcase of historic and modern motorsport.
  • Great if you enjoy close-up hillclimb action and paddock access.
  • Great if you like manufacturer displays and curated thematic exhibitions.
  • Maybe skip if you prefer quiet, low‑crowd motor shows.

3Cost Breakdown

Goodwood sells advance paid tickets and hospitality packages; official resale is through Twickets. Travel and accommodation costs vary by choice—check Goodwood’s ticketing and travel pages for confirmed options.

Tags

Car DisplaysCampingMulti Day EventPublic TransportConcours d'EleganceHill ClimbVIP HospitalityWheelchair UsersSupercarsStage RallyFood and DrinkHistoric RacingBehind the ScenesMotorbikesFamilies

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