What’s On At Japfest Silverstone 2025

Drift Kings

Drift Kings attracts the UK’s best drifters to compete in three turbocharged, smoke-inducing, atmospheric drift sessions. All of which can be witnessed from the grandstands that flank the Brooklands’ section of the circuit where the seriously sideways action takes place.

Expect to see skill, thrills and spills as the competitors push their talent and cars to the limit in a spectacular showcase of precision and power. This highly anticipated spectacle is always a crowd pleaser and will leave spectators on the edge of their grandstand seats. Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for driver announcements.

Drift Taxis

Ever wondered what a high-performance drift car feels like? Well, wonder no more and ride shotgun in a dedicated drift car with a qualified drifter! You can experience first-hand the thrills and skills of going sideways at speed, without stepping outside the show.

With 220 slots available throughout the day, you’ll have plenty of chances to secure your place. The best part? Save £5 by pre-booking! Head over to the public tickets page via the button below to begin your ticket purchasing journey where you can add a Drift Taxi experience. Already purchased your tickets? Log into your account and add it on.

Retail Village

If you’re looking for some top-notch products for your car all in one place, then be sure to head to our Retail Village. Situated at the heart of the event, the retail village is packed with everything and anything you could need for your car, from throttle bodies to wheels and camshafts to coil overs and everything in between!

We are proud to promote that you will also find some of the leading names in the industry showcasing their latest products and offering advice on your project, as well as exclusive discounts that are simply too good to miss!

Auto Finesse Detailing Academy

Detailing giants Auto Finesse are making a grand return to Japfest 2025, not only are they sponsoring and judging the Street Elite show and shine competition, but they’re also bringing their renowned Detailing Academy, a wide array of products, exclusive merchandise, and jaw-dropping show cars to Silverstone!

Located in the Scrutineering Bay, Auto Finesse will be your go-to destination for all things detailing. Get ready to immerse yourself into the world of car care, whether you’re looking for expert advice, hands-on demonstrations, or simply want to stock up on merchandise, quick detailer or tyre shine, Auto Finesse will have you covered!

Fast Car Display

Bringing together past and future feature cars, the Fast Car Display will showcase some of the very best Japanese car builds in the UK. From legendary cars 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. It’s a celebration of Japanese car culture!

Track Time

Want the chance to drive the famous Silverstone Circuit? Our 20 minute sessions at Japfest are the perfect opportunity for you to take your Japanese car around the same corners that Sir Lewis Hamilton and co drive each year. Here you can test your car’s performance in a safe environment without getting into trouble with the law. For more information on taking your car on track at Japfest Silverstone, click the Track Time button below.

Awards

As always, the club displays are the biggest part of our events. Therefore, to celebrate the brilliant cars you bring along to the show, we’re giving away a number of awards. For more information on what awards we’re giving out at Japfest 2025, head over to our Awards page.

Street Elite

Want to see some of the finest modified Japanese cars the UK has to offer? Well, you’ll be wanting to head to the Auto Finesse sponsored Street Elite display. Street Elite is Japfest’s version of a show and shine competition, but instead of just judging the cars on their cleanliness, judges will also be looking at the modifications and finish of the cars.

Street Elite is where the crème de la crème of show car builds gather. These top-tier Toyotas, Nissans, Hondas, Mazdas and anything oriental will unite to create one of the most spectacular displays of the event. If you’re lucky enough to be hand-picked for the Street Elite show and shine competition, you’ll go head-to-head against other top tier builds. On the big day, our discerning judges, will choose their top three cars. The ultimate winner will strut away with the trophy, detailing kit bad and best of all, endless bragging rights.

Live Music

What’s better than one DJ? Two DJs of course and that’s exactly what we’ve got going down at Silverstone on the 13^th of April. Japfest is a BIG show, so we’ve doubled the DJs for 2025.

One will be positioned on the college side of the show and the other on our retail stand positioned in the pits. They’ll be taking requests, so you can listen to your favourite tune while stocking up on Japfest merch or looking around the 3500 display cars that’ll be on site.

Special Display

Not part of a club but would still love to display your car? Well panic not! We offer drivers who aren’t part of a club the opportunity to display their car within the Special Display area at the event which will be located within the circuit for £10! As long as your car is Japanese, you will be guaranteed a spot within the Special Display area.

Please note that for 2025, Special Display passes are now sold out. However, you can still purchase your public entry tickets to the show here.