There’s just one place to be this spring for the biggest, loudest and most interactive celebration of Japanese automotive culture in all its forms, from meticulously tuned street builds, rare icons and top-secret unveilings, to full-throttle track action.
Taking over Silverstone on Sunday 19th April (10am-5pm), Japfest 2026 is celebrating its landmark 10th anniversary at the home of British motorsport with its biggest and most dynamic event to date. Bringing together over 3,500 display vehicles and 25,000 visitors, Europe’s largest Japanese car show promises to deliver what social media can’t: raw, high-octane, live automotive spectacle.
Expect packed club displays, next-level drift demos, open track sessions, huge retail village, food and drink and an unbeatable atmosphere, close-up opportunities to the UK and Europe’s most exciting builds, plus personal meet and greets with the best in the scene. Brand new for 2026, ‘The Great Unveilings’ pulls the covers off five new builds, each crafted to shock, inspire and set new standards in the modified scene, all under wraps until the day.
Full-throttle day-long demos include wild, wheelie-happy autograss action, airborne madness from Luke Woodham in his ProLite truck, and the UK’s best ‘Drift Kings’ pushing their talent and cars to the limit in a spectacular competition of precision and power, before headliner Steve ‘Baggsy’ Biagioni, tears up the circuit with tyre-shredding runs, outrageous car control, and a masterclass in sideways style.
Reckon you’ve got what it takes? Buckle up and ride shotgun in a dedicated ‘Drift Taxi’, experiencing first-hand the thrills and skills of sideways speed. The return of popular 20-minute ‘Track Time’ sessions enable Japanese car owners to test their skills around the famous Silverstone F1 Circuit.
The Japfest Display, showcases the very best past and future Japanese car builds in the UK. From legends like the Honda NSX, Nissan Skyline GT-R and Toyota Supra to quirky Kei cars and trucks, bike-engined hot hatches, and everything in between.
Event organiser Phil Weeden says: “With such an iconic backdrop, you can’t beat Japfest at Silverstone. What makes it special is the mix: serious performance cars, passionate owners and live action you simply can’t replicate anywhere else. And of course, for our 10-year anniversary, we’re making it bigger, louder and more immersive than ever.”
With its combination of scale, setting and spectacle, Japfest Silverstone attracts a diverse audience spanning generations, united by a shared enthusiasm for engineering, style and individuality. Silverstone’s welcome includes food vendors, bars and on-site cafeteria, plus camping facilities.
For full event details, advance discounted tickets and updates, visit https://japfest.co.uk/silverstone/ and keep an eye on their social media for special announcements and prizes.
