What’s on at Silverstone in 2026: The ultimate event calendar
21 January 2026Have you been wondering what's on at Silverstone in 2026? Well, get ready for an unforgettable year at the Home of British Motorsport. From the thrill of the new generation of F1 cars at the British Grand Prix to the family-friendly atmosphere of CarFest, the 2026 season at Silverstone is packed with world-class motorsport action.
Whether you are planning a visit to one of our major international races or a classic club meeting, this guide provides the most up-to-date Silverstone 2026 event schedule.
2026 Silverstone season highlights
- British GT Silverstone 500 (25-26 April): In 2026, Silverstone hosts the opening round of the British GT Championship for the first time since 2001. The three-hour headline endurance race is the most prestigious sports car race in the country.
- Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix (2-5 July): The 2026 F1 British Grand Prix returns for four days of music and motorsport. Highlights include the return of the F1 Sprint format, a bumper support series schedule, five British F1 drivers on the grid and a headline performance by David Guetta.
- British Grand Prix MotoGP (7-9 August): Experience the world’s elite riders on one of the fastest circuits MotoGP has to offer.
- CarFest (28-30 August): New for 2026 at Silverstone! Created by Chris Evans, this festival is a family-friendly hub. If you love music, cars and celebrity guests, you won’t want to miss this.
- European Le Mans Series (12-13 September): Silverstone welcomes the best endurance racers in Europe to the GP circuit for a weekend of elite prototype and GT competition.
- Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (26-27 September): The penultimate round of the BTCC season, where the championship reaches fever pitch for the UK's best tin-top drivers.
Silverstone 2026 full event calendar
Date | Race Meeting / Event | Circuit |
14 February | VSCC Pomeroy Trophy | Grand Prix |
31 March | British GT Media Day | Grand Prix |
4–5 April | Motorsport Vision Racing National | National |
4–5 April | Equipe Classic Racing Silverstone International | International |
11 April | Vintage Sports Car Club Spring Start | National |
12 April | Motorsport Vision Racing Club Car Championships | Grand Prix |
19 April | Japfest | National |
25–26 April | British GT Silverstone 500 | Grand Prix |
2–3 May | Equipe Classic Racing Silverstone Grand Prix | Grand Prix |
9–10 May | 750 Motor Club Silverstone National May | National |
15–17 May | BRSCC Silverstone 24 Hours | Grand Prix |
23–24 May | Ferrari Racing Days | Grand Prix |
30–31 May | International Trophy | Grand Prix |
13–14 June | BRSCC National | National |
2–5 July | Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix | Both |
18–19 July | Formula Student | National |
24–26 July | The BRDC Classic | Grand Prix |
1–2 August | MSVR GB3 & GB4 Championship | Grand Prix |
7–9 August | British Grand Prix MotoGP | Grand Prix |
15–16 August | 750 Motor Club Silverstone International August | International |
15 August | Bentley Drivers Club | National |
28–30 August | CarFest | Both |
6 September | Classic Sports Car Club Silverstone GP | Grand Prix |
12–13 September | European Le Mans Series | Grand Prix |
19–20 September | BRSCC National | National |
26–27 September | Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship | National |
3–4 October | BARC International | International |
3 October | Equipe Classic Super Sprint | National |
10–11 October | BRSCC Finals | International |
10–11 October | HSCC Finals | National |
17–18 October | Motor Racing Legends | Grand Prix |
24 October | 750 Motor Club Birkett Relay | Grand Prix |
31 Oct – 1 Nov | Walter Hayes Trophy | National |
22 November | Silverstone RunFest | Grand Prix |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the 2026 British Grand Prix?
The 2026 F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone takes place from 2-5 July 2026.
EXPLORE: Check out our hospitality packages for the 2026 British Grand Prix
What is the new festival at Silverstone for 2026?
In 2026, Silverstone welcomes CarFest, the UK’s biggest family fundraising and motorsports festival. It will take place from 28-30 August 2026, moving into the slot previously held by the Silverstone Festival.
Is there an F1 Sprint at Silverstone in 2026?
Yes, Formula 1 has confirmed that the F1 Sprint Race format will return to Silverstone for the 2026 British Grand Prix weekend, offering fans even more competitive track action on Saturday.
