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Goodwood Festival of SpeedThursday 9th – Sunday 12th July 2026
Gear up for 4 days of thrilling high-speed action, off-track festivities and much more with our VIP Goodwood Festival of Speed hospitality packages. Don’t miss the perfect opportunity to entertain your important guests and clients and witness the action without the raucous crowds.
The dress code for our VIP Hospitality Packages at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is smart casual.
The venue recommends that, as the festival is an open-air event mostly in parkland, flat, comfortable shoes are recommended.
It is also advisable to bring some light, wet-weather clothing even in the summer, given the unpredictable nature of British weather. Always have a look at the weather forecast for your day at the Festival of Speed when deciding what to wear.
Below is an itinerary for your day at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed:
06:30 – Car Parks Open (Free of charge)
07:00 – Gates Open, providing a great opportunity to look around the paddocks before the action begins.
08:30 – The action on the hill climb commences (each day of the event).
18:30 – Bars Close.
19:00 – Event ends.
Here at Eventmasters, we offer a wide variety of VIP Hospitality Packages for the 2026 Festival of Speed, and they all have plenty to offer.
The Library Lawn Garden Party Package includes: Brunch buffet, champagne afternoon tea, unlimited house wine, beer, and soft drinks, unlimited tea and coffee, admission badge, roving grandstand access, on-site parking, an event programme, and an earpiece radio.
The Kennels Package includes: Buffet breakfast, three-course buffet lunch, unlimited house wine, beer, and soft drinks, sparkling wine, afternoon tea, admission badge, roving grandstand access, on-site parking, an event programme, and finally an earpiece radio.
The Clark Package includes: Prime trackside views, a champagne reception, breakfast (cold buffet with hot items to order), plated starter and main course lunch, an afternoon tea buffet, unlimited house champagne, house wine, beer, and soft drinks, admission badge, on-site parking, an event programme, and finally an earpiece radio.
The Farmer, Butcher, Chef Package includes: Breakfast, three-course lunch, afternoon tea served at Farmer, Butcher, Chef or a sweet treat to take away, as well as unlimited house wine, beer, and soft drinks, unlimited tea and coffee, access to onsite bar situated by Goodwood House, admission badge, roving grandstand access, on-site parking, an event programme, and an earpiece radio.
The Moss Package includes: Access to shared enclosure, champagne reception, light breakfast, three-course buffet lunch, afternoon cakes and scones, unlimited house wine, spirits, beer, and soft drinks, as well as unlimited tea and coffee, admission badge, on-site parking, an event programme, and finally an earpiece radio.
The Moss Pavilions Package includes: Private pavilion access, champagne reception, light breakfast, three course plated or buffet lunch, afternoon cakes and scones, unlimited house wine, spirits, beer, and soft drinks, unlimited tea and coffee, admission badge, on-site parking, event programme, and an earpiece radio.
The Surtees Package includes: Intimate private enclosure access for the day with casual seating, superb track viewing and balcony, exceptional cuisine prepared by Ollie Dabbous, Mixologist on hand to make your favourite cocktail, unlimited champagne, soft and alcoholic drinks, access to unforgettable moments and experiences, live DJ, VIP Parking, admission badge, event programme, earpiece radio, and a live stream broadcast in the garden and lounge.
Each and every year, the iconic Goodwood Festival Of Speed is one of the world’s greatest celebrations of motorsport history and culture. It is the destination for innovation, technology, and future mobility. Famous figures from Formula One will be making their return in July 2026, as well as legends from the worlds of MotoGP, Le Mans, touring cars, and rallying amongst others.
In 2026, the off-road Forest Rally Stage will also be making its return, where the finest rally cars from past and present compete in thrilling races, with both man and machine being pushed to the very limit in the quest for victory. Other returning events include the traditional timed shootout and the central feature, where cars from some of the world’s most revered brands are showcased.
If you have an interest in car design and the future technology of cars, then Electric Avenue, the FOS Future Lab, and the Cartier Style et Luxe are for you. They will all feature insights into the future.
There is something for everyone during the car festival of racing, high speed, and fireworks at Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Each year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a culmination and celebration of all things to do with motorsport. Rally Cars, Formula 1 Cars, motorcycles, and classic dragsters feature on the historic Goodwood Circuit, where they will be competing for your enjoyment. Goodwood has also featured modern motorsport superstars including Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, and Jensen Button, who rub shoulders with classic legends such as Sir Stirling Moss and Sir Jackie Stewart.
The most recent Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2025 was enthralling. There was a celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the iconic Formula One Championship Starting with Formula One, featuring legends such as Alain Prost, Jackie Stewart, Emmerson Fittipaldi, Mika Hakkinen, Nigel Mansell, Mario Andretti, and Jacques Villeneuve.
Adrian Newey and Ross Brawn were also in attendance, as were the likes of David Brabham, Jamie Chadwick, Gerhard Berger, and Mark Webber. Teams in attendance in 2025 included Mercedes, Ferrari, Williams, and McLaren.
Moving on from F1, there was also the famous Hillclimb event. The headline entry was that of the McLaren F1 GTR, which won the highly prestigious Le Mans 24 hour race back in 1995, which will be joined by other former Le Mans 24 hour winner, the Mirage GR8, which Derek Bell drove to victory several years earlier in 1975.
They were also joined by the 2024 Time Out Champion at that year’s Festival Of Speed, which was a Ford Supervan 4.2.
There was also a Forest Rally Stage that featured iconic rally drivers such as Sebastien Ogier and Sebastian Loeb, whilst some famous cars also took part, which included the Lancia Delta Integrale and the Audi Quattro.
The Central Feature in 2025 was a celebration of the 60 year career of iconic designer Gordon Murray and GMA, with just some of the cars featured including the likes of the GMA T.50 and the Brabham BT52. Murray was the designer behind no less than five F1 World Championship winning cars with both Brabham and McLaren, with these triumphs coming in 1981, 1983, 1988, 1989, and 1990.
We are delighted to offer a variety of corporate packages to supplement your Goodwood Festival of Speed tickets, with a range as diverse as the racing itself. There’s something for everyone at Goodwood, with racing and supplementary activities that are sure to please the motor racing enthusiasts among your important clients and guests, as well as newcomers.
If you are looking for the British racing feel, look at our fantastic Festival of Speed hospitality packages and experience motor racing like never before. Relax at Goodwood, indulge in unlimited soft drinks, and much more. Take the opportunity to try out the well-prepared ‘street food’ from the homes of the top car manufacturers.
Discover the pinnacle of hospitality at Festival of Speed including exceptional dining, track views and VIP experiences.
Located within the centre of the action, the Moss Pavilion offers unrivalled views of the first corner of the Hillclimb with exceptional food and drink: the perfect setting for hosting, entertaining and networking.
Get up close to incredible motorsport and share a memorable experience with your guests in this exceptional shared space.
Located on the dramatic Molecomb Corner, this contemporary space with trackside balcony and garden is one of the best vantage point for the hillclimb action.
A days access to our exclusive members-only clubhouse combines a relaxed atmosphere with delicious cuisine.
Our award-winning sustainable restaurant is only a short distance from the action.
An exclusive garden party in the heart of the action, perfect for small groups and informal entertaining.
Where will the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed be hosted?
All of the high-octane action will take place on the iconic race circuit on the Goodwood Estate, located in West Sussex. The 2026 Goodwood Festival Of Speed gets underway on Thursda,y 9th Jul,y before coming to a close on Sunday, 12th July 2026
The Festival of Speed is four days of enthralling racing, with spectacularly fast cars tearing down the track, driven by celebrities and legendary drivers from the worlds of Formula One and rallying, who go head to head in pursuit of victory and speed.
What time will the gates open and close at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed?
On each day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, gates open at 7am, and racing gets underway at 8:45 am. The action will end at 7pm every day. As for the Bars at the Goodwood Circuit, they will remain open at 6:30pm from Thursday to Sunday.
What hospitality packages and tickets do you offer for the 2026 Goodwood Festival Of Speed?
Eventmasters is an officially appointed hospitality reseller appointed by Goodwood, and we have been offering VIP Hospitality for the Goodwood Festival of Speed for a number of years. We are able to offer you no less than 7 fantastic packages: Surtees, Moss Pavilion, Moss, Clark, The Kennels, Farmer, Butcher, Chef and Library Lawn Garden Party
In terms of what our Festival Of Speed Hospitality Packages offer, they include package favourites such as a programme and earpiece radio, unlimited house wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks, a champagne reception, a light breakfast and tea & coffee.
Your tickets will arrive up to 5 days before the event.
Is there a dress code at Goodwood?
There is no strict dress code; casual clothing and flat, comfortable shoes are fine for the open-air event, which is held mostly in parkland. Prepare for unpredictable weather, though, and bring some light wet-weather clothing just in case!
For the corporate hospitality pavilions, you are required to wear smart casual attire.
What parking options are available at Goodwood?
For the duration of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, parking will be free with the car park opening at 6:30 am each day. Parking is on grass, so be careful if you are driving a low-slung car to the event. The Performance Car Park can be pre-booked and is especially for certain performance cars – it is just above the Formula One paddock and at the Start line.
For motorcycles, park in Car Park A. Do NOT park on the approach roads.
As for disabled parking, it will be available at the front of all public car parks at Goodwood, but you must ensure your Blue Badge is on display. These disabled parking spaces are available to pre-book, should you wish to do so.
Goodwood also offers courtesy shuttles that take you to the event entrance, including Event Gate 1.
One of our Goodwood Circuit Team are ready to help you plan your day at the 2026 Festival of Speed - Complete this contact form and one of the Goodwood Circuit Specialists will be in contact shortly.
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