MotoFest will return at full scale to Coventry City Centre on the 4^th and 5^th of September 2027. The festival’s international format will celebrate Coventry’s global impact on the automotive industry as the city hosts motorsport and manufacturers from around the world. Racing on Coventry’s famous Ring Road will be rebooted with the creation of two new arenas around the Junction 6/ Greyfriars Green area featuring a packed programme of innovation shows, thrilling demonstrations from all levels of motorsport and top level competition with Formula G Autogymkhana, the UK’s hottest race series. This thrilling content will pave the way for future developments, as MotoFest continues to work with the FIA to bring international motorsport to Coventry.

The Innovation Zone will showcase the accelerating advances in sustainable transport whilst  the impressive Classic Vehicle Displays fill the city centre with all kinds of historic vehicles, demonstrating Coventry’s international influence on transport technology over the last 150 years, from the first bicycles to the latest EVs.  

MotoFest has always featured a packed music programme and international street food, and both are set to expand this year through a new partnership with established music events organisation, Xtra Humongous. MotoFest and Xtra Humongous will expand quality and content with top acts in new venues especially created for the festival.

Xtra Humongous said “Xtra Humongous is delighted to be supporting MotoFest as it enters an exciting new chapter in 2027. The event has built a fantastic reputation over the years with all those attending, and we’re thrilled to be part of its evolution as it expands beyond motorsport to deliver an innovative hospitality and entertainment experience. The introduction of exciting new concepts will create even more reasons for visitors to stay longer, engage more and enjoy everything MotoFest has to offer, and we’re proud to be playing a part in that journey!”

Coventry Cathedral will host the award winning Coventry Concours, which takes place in the impressive surroundings of the medieval ruins. Coventry Concours draws the finest vehicles from around the world to compete in a contest of beautiful design and meticulous presentation, critiqued by an expert panel of celebrity judges. Grassroots competition will feature again with a round of the UK Autotest and Autosolo championship, transforming Grove Street Car Park into a third MotoFest motorsport arena under Coventry Ring Road.

MotoFest will remain an inclusive festival that is free for all, with new additional paid for experiences available on a ticketed basis. As well as being a weekend full of family fun, MotoFest aims to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in the automotive industry and motorsport.

James Noble, MotoFest Festival Director, said: “Coventry will take centre stage in the packed 2027 festival and motorsport calendar as MotoFest returns to full scale. Coventry’s impact on the way people move is global and this weekend long party will be an action packed celebration of the city that remains the beating heart of the automotive industry.”

Councillor John McNicholas, Coventry City Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Cohesion which covers events, welcomed the news of the return of MotoFest.

He said: “MotoFest is a brilliant showcase for Coventry, celebrating our city’s unique place in the automotive history whilst looking firmly to the future of sustainable transport.

“It’s fantastic to see the festival returning at full scale in 2027, and the Council is pleased to support the organisers as they bring this exciting programme back to the city centre.

“Events like this bring real vibrancy to Coventry, and I encourage residents and visitors alike to come along and be part of it.”

MotoFest Classic is also supported by Anthony D Evans Insurance and Domestic Cooling Solutions. Both Coventry companies also support Club MotoFest’s year round programme of events; information on how to join Club MotoFest can be found by visiting Club MotoFest

MotoFest Classic will celebrate Coventry’s global impact on the automotive industry with a full weekend programme of events on the 6^th & 7^th June. The centre piece of the event will be the impressive vehicle displays in Broadgate, where you will also be able to see Coventry College students showcase their impressive automotive paint and body skills with live demonstrations.

Coventry College will also give visitors a chance to see the latest electric vehicles alongside hundreds of classic cars and motorcycles  as they sponsor displays that will overflow out of Broadgate towards the Herbert Art Gallery and down to Millennium Place. Military vehicles will line up in front of Coventry Transport Museum alongside a display of Coventry built Rileys.

Coventry Cathedral will host the award winning Coventry Concours, which takes place in the impressive surroundings of the medieval ruins. Coventry Concours draws the finest vehicles from around the world to compete in a contest of beautiful design and meticulous presentation, critiqued by an expert panel of celebrity judges.

Jaguar will celebrate 40 years of the XJ40 which redefined luxury motoring in the 1980s. Examples will travel home to Coventry from all over the world to form a record breaking display in University Square. The display will feature one-off prototypes and pre-production models from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Collection. The XJ40 Register will host a celebratory gala dinner in the historic St. Mary’s Guildhall on the evening of Saturday 6^th June.  

Live Motorsport will return to Coventry City Centre as MotoFest Classic hosts a round of the UK Autotest and Autosolo championship, transforming Grove Street Car Park into an arena under Coventry Ring Road, which will remain fully open to traffic. The Motorcycle Ride-in will lap the Ring Road on Saturday morning to open the event before displaying alongside the cars in Broadgate and beyond. The MotoFest team are continuing to work with the FIA to bring wheel to wheel racing to Coventry City Centre in future years.

MotoFest remains a free festival which aims to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in the automotive industry and motorsport. It is therefore fitting that Coventry College are sponsoring the Classic Vehicle displays this year. Coventry College provides quality education programmes that support learners to maximise opportunities, realise ambitions and truly make a difference to their future.

The college works closely with local employers who offer exciting opportunities and contribute to the design of programmes, ensuring that learners develop the relevant industry skills, knowledge and disciplines to succeed.

Coventry College’s specialist Motor Vehicle Training Centre gives learners the opportunity to fine tune their skills using industry-standard facilities and equipment. Programmes cover a range of subjects giving learners a greater understanding of the motor vehicle industry with a hands-on approach to motor vehicle maintenance. This is coupled with being able to complete a work placement, giving learners a taste of a career in the industry. Gemma Knott, Vice Principal Business Growth, Engagement & Partnerships said, “Coventry College are delighted to sponsor MotoFest, we feel it is a significant city-wide event which ties in deeply with the rich engineering and manufacturing heritage of the City. Our College has extensive industry standard motor vehicle facilities including Body Repair which we will be showcasing throughout the weekend to encourage residents to up-skill and re-skill in important industries for UK PLC.”

James Noble, MotoFest Festival Director, said: “MotoFest Classic 2026 features an exciting programme of events, with something for everyone. As well as celebrating Coventry’s impressive automotive heritage, we are honoured to be partnering with Coventry College to showcase the skills of the automotive industry’s next generation”. MotoFest Classic is also supported by Anthony D Evans Insurance and Domestic Cooling Solutions. Both Coventry companies also support Club MotoFest’s year round programme of events; information on how to join Club MotoFest as well information on taking part in MotoFest Classic on the 6^th & 7^th June can be found using the the links above.

The team behind the huge MotoFest festival have launched a new heritage themed event for 2026. MotoFest Classic will run on the 6^th & 7^th of June 2026 in Coventry city centre.

The event will be a celebration of Coventry’s automotive heritage and its contribution to transport history around the world, featuring a city centre full of classic vehicles. The weekend will fire up with the Motorcycle Ride-in and Coventry’s beautiful Cathedral Ruins will host the 40^th anniversary celebrations of the Jaguar XJ-40. Motorsport will be a part of the weekend with the popular Autotest Championship taking place in an arena created under Coventry’s famous Ring Road near Gosford Street.

James Noble, MotoFest Coventry Festival Director, said: “We are looking forward hosting our first MotoFest Classic. Coventry is the spiritual home of the automotive industry and in a city so rich with car and motorcycle history, we are delighted to be welcoming enthusiasts from across the world to celebrate that heritage with us.”

The 6^th & 7^th June will feature a number of events dedicated to the city of Coventry’s motoring heritage.