Japfest Silverstone
Japfest is the BIGGEST and BEST Japanese car show in Europe, and we are delighted to announce that we will be returning to Silverstone on April 19, 2026.
With over 3500 cars on display and 25,000 visitors, Japfest is the must-attend event for Japanese car enthusiasts. With spectacular drifting demos, public track time and a huge selection of the finest modified Jap cars filling the UK’s most prestigious race track, make sure to get yourself to Silverstone on Sunday 19th April for the ultimate Jap car experience.
What’s On
Club and Individual Display passes are officially ON SALE! Want your build to be one of the 3,500 cars repping on the show floor? Then lock in your spot NOW. Last year sold out fast, so don’t sleep on registering your club and securing your passes. On top of the club displays, you can expect the Fast Car Culture Collection, Drift Kings demos, full-throttle track action, stunning show cars and a massive trade area packed with everything a JDM fan would ever want. Hit the button below to check out What’s On!
Camping
If you’re camping at Whittlebury Park the night before Japfest, hit the button below to find all your essential info ahead of your stay. It includes a map highlighting how to navigate the short walk to Silverstone as well as camping FAQs.
The Grid
Get ready to see some of the most stunning modified Japanese cars the UK has to offer! This isn’t your average show and shine, The Grid by Chemical Guys is our brand new competition that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and bold, clever modifications. The winner will take home a bespoke trophy, a full Chemical Guys’ detailing kit and the bragging rights for the rest of 2026 and beyond. Details on how to enter are coming soon…
Exhibitors
If you’re looking for some top-notch products for your car all in one place, then be sure to head to our Retail Village at the show. For more information on the traders and sponsors at Japfest 2026, be sure to click the Exhibitors button below.
Awards
Club displays are the biggest part of our events. And to thank our amazing clubs, we’ll once again be running a number of awards for those that stand out. For more information on Japfest 2026 Awards, hit the button below.
Drift Taxis
Want to experience what it’s like to go sideways with a professional drifter in a purpose-built drift car? Now you can! Drift Taxis are available at Japfest once again, with sessions starting from £35! Find out more below.
FAQs
Here you’ll hopefully find the answer to any questions you may have. Should you need further support, you can raise a ticket via the Japfest FAQs button below.
Latest Updates…
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The JDM Car Part Paradise at Japfest Silverstone
Japfest isn’t just about what’s parked up on the tarmac or tearing around the track, it’s also where builds are planned, projects are upgraded and wallets are seriously tested. Read more…
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A Decade of Smoke, Boost and JDM Culture: Japfest Marks 10 Years at Silverstone
Ten years. That’s a full decade of noise, boost, tyre smoke and Japanese car culture at the home of F1. Japfest has now been calling Silverstone home for ten years, and in 2026 we’re celebrating the only way that makes sense. By making it bigger, louder and more ridiculous than ever. From humble beginnings to Read more…
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Hydraulics, Hops and Hype: Lay ’N’ Play Set To Takeover Japfest
Japfest is about to get a whole lot lower and louder as Lay ’N’ Play confirm they’ll be attending the show with their unmistakable line-up of Japanese lowriders. Known for blending classic lowrider culture with unexpected Japanese platforms, the crew will be bringing movement, noise and pure spectacle to Silverstone on 19th April. Positioned around Read more…
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Meet The Grid by Chemical Guys: Japfest’s Brand-New Show and Shine Competition
Japfest has always been about pushing the boundaries of Japanese car culture, and for Saturday 19th April 2026, the show is introducing a brand-new feature set to redefine the show-and-shine experience. Formerly known as Street Elite, the competition has been completely reworked and reborn as The Grid by Chemical Guys. For 2026, Japfest welcomes Chemical Read more…
Japfest 2026 key information and contacts
SHOW ADDRESS
Silverstone Circuit,
Towcester,
Northamptonshire,
NN12 8TN
shows@kelsey.co.uk
CAMPSITE ADDRESS
Whittlebury Park,
Nr Towcester,
Northamptonshire,
NN12 8WP.
Trade Enquiries
Looking to trade at Japfest 2026? Get in touch with our dedicated sales team on info@talk-media.uk or call 01732 445325.
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