Motorist Fest 2026

Motorist Fest, the biggest event in The Motorist’s history is here. On Sunday 28th June, The Motorist will be transformed into a full-scale automotive festival, bringing together incredible vehicles, special guests, live entertainment, family attractions and thousands of enthusiasts for an unforgettable summer day out. Whether you’re a lifelong petrolhead, a casual car enthusiast, or simply looking for a great day out with friends and family, Motorist Fest is designed to celebrate everything that makes automotive culture special. What is Motorist Fest? Motorist Fest is more than just your typical car show. Powered by JPC Specialist Motorsports, it’s a one-day festival built around great vehicles, great people and great experiences. Across the site you’ll find everything from supercars and specialist displays to live entertainment, shopping, food, music and family attractions. Expect a packed atmosphere, plenty to see and do throughout the day, and some exciting surprises along the way. What Can You See & Do? Vehicle Displays: Explore hundreds of vehicles from across the automotive world, including supercars, classics, performance cars, enthusiast builds, motorcycles and specialist displays from clubs, collectors and businesses. Keep your eyes peeled to enter the draw for displaying your vehicle – make sure you’re following our socials ! Supercar Passenger Rides: Ever wondered what it’s like to experience a supercar from the passenger seat? Passenger ride experiences will be available to book throughout the day, giving visitors the chance to enjoy some truly special machinery in action. Helicopter Rides: Take to the skies and experience the event from a completely different perspective, with bookable helicopter ride experiences operating throughout the day, courtesy of Sherburn Aero Club. Live Entertainment: Motorist Fest isn’t just about the cars. Enjoy live music, DJs and entertainment throughout the day, helping create a true festival atmosphere across the site. Trade Village: Browse a huge selection of automotive brands, retailers, specialists, lifestyle businesses and exhibitors within our festival trade village. Food & Drink: From coffee and cakes to street food and restaurant dining, there’ll be plenty of options available throughout the day. The Motorist Café, Driver Lounge and Retail Store will remain open as normal. Family Attractions: With funfair attractions, entertainment and plenty to explore, Motorist Fest is designed to be enjoyed by enthusiasts and families alike. Special Guests: We’re delighted to welcome automotive YouTuber and presenter Adam C as host of Motorist Fest 2026. Joining him throughout the day will be motoring legend Tiff Needell, known for his Formula 1 career, Le Mans appearances and decades on television. Visitors will have the opportunity to see Tiff around the event as he explores the festival and meets guests throughout the day. Event Information - Date: Sunday 28th June 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00pm Location: The Motorist, Sherburn in Elmet Tickets: £5 per person Children aged 12 and under go free Advance booking recommended Parking Parking is included with your ticket. On arrival, simply follow event signage and our team will direct you to the designated parking areas before you make your way into the festival site. Who Should Come? Everyone. Whether you’re into supercars, classics, performance cars, motorcycles, motorsport, detailing, road trips or simply enjoy a good day out surrounded by like-minded people, Motorist Fest has something for you. As the very first Motorist Fest, this is just the beginning. We’re bringing together everything we love about automotive culture and creating a brand-new annual festival experience at The Motorist. We can’t wait to welcome you. Show car applications: We have a number of spaces to display great cars – apply for a spot.