ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
FESTIVAL SEASON 2026
AMERICAN SPEEDFEST AT BRANDS HATCH
American SpeedFest thunders back to Brands Hatch for a supercharged, super-sized weekend of US-flavoured motoring, live music and fun for individuals of all ages on 6- 7 June. This star-spangled extravaganza is the circuit’ s ultimate family weekend, with something for everyone and free entry for children under 13 years of age.
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Headline entertainment on the circuit will come from the NASCAR Euro Series, the only officially sanctioned stock car series of its kind this side of the Atlantic. The cars will deliver an authentic NASCAR rumble, with colourful V8s from Ford and Chevrolet battling for position in two races per day. Pre-race ceremonies and celebratory Victory Lane podiums will add to the Stateside atmosphere.
An additional roar will come from demonstrations of genuine NASCAR machines, originally built and raced in the USA. There will also be a full package of themed support races, including the retro muscle cars of Bernie’ s V8s and a dedicated Ford vs Chevrolet contest. The Legends Cars, Pickup Truck Championship and SpeedFest Silhouettes add more stock car fun.
This isn’ t just a race event though. This year sees another return for the SpeedFest Music Festival, entry for which is included with all tickets. Britain’ s Got Talent semi-finalist Cammy Barnes headlines on Saturday night, with rising country star
Harley Moon Kemp headlining on Sunday. The full lineup includes a range of touring artists and cover acts, who’ ll add to the Americana mood.
Another major attraction will be the Live Action Arena, featuring precision, power and jaw-dropping bravery each day. Blockbuster content will include the Big Pete and Grim Reaper monster trucks, two-wheeled action from Guinness World Record holder Jonny Davies, and Pro Grand Racing mini stock cars.
That’ s all before we’ ve even mentioned the massive American car displays, which will fill the venue. Classic highway muscle from Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and more will descend upon the venue, transforming Brands Hatch into a giant Route 66 parking lot.
Further entertainment will include live wrestling( new for 2026), Transformers character meet-and-greets, mini monster trucks, inflatable assault courses and other family fun in the Lil’ Legends Adventure County area. The cinema corner will show a range of motion pictures throughout the weekend and, beyond that, themed food and drink, fairground rides and much more will add to the festival feeling.
Tickets are available at discounted advance prices if you book now, with the best value adult tickets, including weekend admission and camping, just £ 85. Single-day and weekend ticket options without camping are available too, with extra reductions on all packages for 13-15 year olds. And remember, under-13s go free!
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