The Goodwood Revival is wrapping up its final day at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester, and if you are still weighing up whether to head over for the afternoon, here is what is actually happening on site. The event runs from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September, presented by Dunlop, and it is built entirely around the golden age of motor racing between 1948 and 1966. This year's theme is 'La Dolce Vita', which leans into Italian style and the centenary of Maserati, plus a tribute to Vespa's 80th anniversary with a parade of more than 300 pre-1967 scooters. Around 150,000 people are expected across the weekend.
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The racing is the real draw. The circuit is laid out to its original 1952 version, chicane and all, and the grid reads like a who's who of motorsport: Jenson Button, Sir Jackie Stewart, Tom Kristensen, Jimmie Johnson and Giacomo Agostini are all expected to be behind the wheel. The Lavant Cup has been renamed the 'Battle of Modena' for the Ferrari versus Maserati clash, and the RAC TT Celebration puts Button and Jacques Villeneuve in Jaguar E-types. Beyond the track, the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours d'élégance is in its 22nd year, with a Spitfire flypast every morning. There are nearly a billion pounds worth of vehicles on site and roughly 6,000 classic cars on display.
If you are going, the dress code is the one thing not to ignore. It is strict in the Central Paddock — jackets and ties for men, dresses or suits for women — and strongly recommended everywhere else. The eras are well-mapped: 1940s wool and tweed suits with trilby hats; 1950s grey wool, striped shirts and fedoras; 1960s Mod with bell-bottoms, black turtlenecks and Chelsea boots. For women, it runs from 1940s Utility and the New Look through to 1950s dirndls and 1960s go-go boots. Comfortable shoes and a waterproof coat are the sensible additions. Bag searches are carried out at the entrance, and controversial uniforms, culturally appropriative costumes and weapon replicas are not allowed.
On tickets, one-day general admission starts at £84, with under-12s free; three-day passes were around £240 and are sold out. The Barracks Enclosure is £342 a day, hospitality packages run well over £1,000, and camping spots for four people sit between £215 and £290. VIP packages are available from £699 plus VAT on Sunday, with champagne, gourmet food, a free bar and paddock access. Tickets must be bought in advance, so there are no same-day sales at the gate.
Getting there from Portsmouth is straightforward. The gates open at 08:30 for the general public, with track action starting at 08:45 and car parks open from 07:00. A shuttle bus runs between Chichester and the circuit — 07:00 to 22:00 on Friday and Saturday, and 07:00 to 21:00 on Sunday — but it needs a separate ticket. By train, Chichester is the stop, and it is roughly 40 minutes from Southampton. One thing to watch: the Horsham-Barnham line is closed on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, with replacement buses on some routes. For the latest, the Goodwood Tickets app carries the digital tickets, a live timetable and an interactive map.
Published Date
20 September 2026
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