The ultimate off-track entertainment guide to Silverstone Festival 2025
14 August 2025The Silverstone Festival isn't just about world-class historic motorsport, it's a huge weekend of live music, family fun, adrenaline-fuelled stunt shows and incredible food.
Whether you're looking for a hands-on day with the kids, a night of chart-topping music, or a unique motorsport experience, this is your go-to guide.
From the Atlassian Williams Racing Fanzone to the spectacular Hot Air Balloon Night Glow, and from dragster fire-ups to celebrity chefs at Foodie Fest, there's something for everyone at Silverstone Festival 2025.
The Schedule
Friday - 22 August 2025
- All day - Foodie Fest Tasting Tent: Live masterclasses from Really Good Sausages, Cheese on Towcest & Wine Chateau, Wharf Distillery, Hawkstone and Diddly Squat Farm Shop. (Also available on Saturday & Sunday). Tasting and masterclass activities at Foodie Fest can be purchased in account extras.
- Throughout the day - Shift & Drift Zone: Terry Grant stunt shows, hot rod parades, jet car fire-ups, dragster demos and Slowly Sideways rallying. (Running all weekend).
- 09:00-19:30 - Atlassian Williams Racing Fanzone: F1 simulators, STEM workshops, arts & crafts, balloon modelling, photo ops and much more with the Williams Racing F1 team (also open Saturday and Sunday).
- 13:00-13:45 – Kids comedy magic show at The Parc (there’s a huge variety of children’s activities throughout the weekend).
- 14:00-14:45 – A rough guide to engineering workshop at The Parc.
- 18:45 - Live Music: Andrew Cushin.
- 20:00 - Live Music: Natasha Bedingfield.
Saturday - 23 August 2025
- 09:00-18:00 – Silverstone Museum is free to enter every day you have a Festival ticket (open from 10:00 on Friday and 09:00 on Saturday and Sunday).
- 11:00-16:00 - Sporting Bears Dream Rides: Passenger rides in rare and exotic cars. (Also available on Friday).
- 11:30-11:50 – Terry Grant Stunt Show at the Shift and Drift Zone (on at various other times throughout the weekend).
- 12:00 – The Ionic Collector’s Car Sale.
- 14:30 - Live Music: Northants Sings Out.
- 18:45 - Live Music: Sapphire.
- 20:00 - Live Music: Craig David presents TS5.
Sunday - 24 August 2025
- All day - Foodie Fest: Live sessions from Carmela Hayes, David Atherton and Rob Baker-Gall (other line-ups on Friday and Saturday).
- 10:30-17:30 - Test Drives with Tesla: Try the latest EV models. (Also available on Friday).
- 13:45-14:05 – Historic F1 grid walk.
- 14:45-16:05 – Hot rod parade and Dragster fire ups at the Shift and Drift Zone.
- 18:30 - Live Music: Jaguar Skills.
- 19:30 - Live Music: Ministry of Sound Classical.
- 20:30 - Hot Air Balloon Night Glow & Michelin Bibendum Balloon Display (every evening).
Plan your Silverstone Festival 2025 visit
Whether you're there for chart-topping music acts, motorsport-themed family activities, street food and artisan produce, or the jaw-dropping stunt and rally shows, Silverstone Festival 2025 is packed with bucket-list experiences for every visitor.
- Tickets: Book in advance to secure the best prices.
- Dates: Friday 22 - Sunday 24 August 2025.
- Location: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, UK.
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Silverstone Festival 2025 - off-track entertainment FAQs
What time does the Hot Air Balloon Night Glow start at Silverstone Festival 2025?
The Hot Air Balloon Night Glow takes place each evening at 20:30, weather permitting.
Is the Silverstone Museum included in my ticket?
Yes - the Silverstone Museum is open daily from 09:00-18:00 with free entry for Festival ticket holders.
What is the Atlassian Williams Racing Fanzone?
It's an interactive motorsport experience hosted by the Williams Racing team with F1 simulators, STEM learning stations, arts & crafts, balloon modelling, photo ops and more, open Friday and Saturday from 09:00-19:30.
Can I take a test drive at Silverstone Festival?
Yes - Tesla offers test drives from 10:30-17:30 on Friday and Sunday. Pre-booking is recommended.
Who are the Silverstone Festival 2025 music headliners?
- Friday: Natasha Bedingfield.
- Saturday: Craig David presents TS5.
- Sunday: Ministry of Sound Classical.
Are there activities for children at Silverstone Festival?
Absolutely - kids can enjoy magic shows, superhero workshops, dance parties, STEM activities, arts & crafts, mini discos and much more throughout the weekend. Don't miss The Parc - the new area for all children's activities at Silverstone Festival!
