Carfest 2025 line up revealed as indie icons, rock star and ska legends join Chris Evans’ festival
CAR fanatic Chris Evans’ CarFest festival’s lineup has been revealed, with several icons being announced today.
The annual family-fundraising festival is held each year in Cheshire and Hampshire and was founded by radio icon and car fanatic Chris Evans in 2011, with the first festival taking place the following year.
The fun-filled event raises funds for Children in Need, among other causes, and features live music performances, track shows, celebrity chef demonstrations, and driving experiences — plus much more.
Also at the event each year is a steam fair, a fundraising family fun run, and a carnival fancy dress parade.
With more than 90,000 people in attendance in 2024, the 2025 festival is set to be bigger and better than ever before.
Travis will be headlining the festival, with the band taking to the Main Stage on August 22, 2025.
When the news of Travis’ headline gig was announced on Facebook, fans went wild, with one writing, “That’ll get the crowd bouncing.”
Another person wrote, “Can’t wait! It’s gonna be [flame emoji].”
As well as Travis, folk-rock musician Tom Walker will also be performing, with the musician taking to X to pen, “Buzzing to perform again at CarFest.”
Seasick Steve will also be performing, with fans already buzzing for his unique and gritty sound.
Then, ska and pop legends Madness with the legendary hit-makers Squeeze and the iconic Lightning Seeds will also be joining the star-studded line-up.
Also joining the lineup is CarFest’s biggest party starter and former racing driver Rick Parfitt Jnr.
Chris Evans will welcome attendees to the 23rd edition of the festival in August 2025, with the event running from August 22 until August 24 at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire.
But despite its name, CarFest is about more than just cars, with the festival bringing back its famous seven festivals in one epic location.
As well as CarFest, there’s also AdventureFest, FoodFest, KidsFest, RetroFest, SpaFest and StarFest.
The Seven Different Festivals At CarFest
At CarFest there are seven different mini festivals, including the main event. With something for everyone of every age, it really is the ideal day out.
CarFest – A celebration of motoring… plus the seven mini festivals within it
Music At CarFest – A fantastic lineup of music
StarFest – A gathering of the greatest stars in the music, TV and cinema worlds
SpaFest – An escape from the real world and a way to educate yourself on a healthy mind, body, and spirit
KidsFest – A chance to let the kids have fun in a safe environment
AdventureFest – A chance to explore and discover the great outdoors
FoodFest – The ideal place for foodies with a selection of demonstrations from celebrity chefs
RetroFest – A chance to rediscover vintage fashion, games and toys
Family tickets, for two adults and two children, are being frozen at 2024 prices. And children’s tickets start at just £21.
Tickets go on sale on November 21, with a variety of camping, glamping, and one-day options available.
Since its inception in 2012, CarFest has been dedicated to supporting UK children’s charities, donating 10% of tickets and all profits from the festival to its charity partners.
In 2024, CarFest raised an impressive £1.26 million, with sights likely set on 2025 raising even more money for charities.
In 2025, CarFest will be supporting a whole host of good causes and charities.
The festival, created by Chris Evens, will be supporting the likes of BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and the Starlight Children’s Foundation in 2025.
Also being supported next summer will be Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Epilepsy, and the local Hampshire hospice Naomi House & Jacksplace.