The largest of its kind and on for four fantastic days, the Festival of Speed is an incredible mix of cars and motorsport royalty, bringing together the world’s rarest and most glamorous cars. This year, it's falling on Thursday 9th July to Sunday 12th July 2026 and you won't want to miss the exciting line up.
Harbour Hotel Southampton
Festival of Speed
Ready, set, speed!
Hillclimb
The iconic hillclimb sees old and new race cars and bikes racing up the hill, one of the most challenging courses in motor racing. It's the chance for team's to show off their stunning vehicles and impressive driving skills.
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Rally stage
This style of racing will have you on the edge of your seat! Winding through the forest and trees, over ramps and through the dirt, the Rally Stage will have you closer to the action than ever before.
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Formula 1
It's not everyday you get to see the sport's greatest cars but at Festival of Speed these cars will be standing proudly on display and taking to the racecourse to roar into life.
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Hillclimb
The iconic hillclimb sees old and new race cars and bikes racing up the hill, one of the most challenging courses in motor racing. It's the chance for team's to show off their stunning vehicles and impressive driving skills.
Rally stage
This style of racing will have you on the edge of your seat! Winding through the forest and trees, over ramps and through the dirt, the Rally Stage will have you closer to the action than ever before.
Formula 1
It's not everyday you get to see the sport's greatest cars but at Festival of Speed these cars will be standing proudly on display and taking to the racecourse to roar into life.
Stay the night
Our five-star flagship hotel is closer to Goodwood than you think. Less than an hour drive away, you can be enjoying a day celebrating the world's most glamorous sport in no time. At the end of each day, you can come back to the marina for a relaxing drink in HarBAR on 6th before sinking into your oh-so-comfy bed.
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