MotoFest Coventry 2023

MotoFest Coventry is a weekend of non-stop cultural celebration and motoring madness.

A two-day format, with the return of many favourites including the Sprint Circuit, Official MotoFest Ride In and static classic car, modern modified and motorcycle displays.

MotoFest is free to attend. The costs associated with MotoFest are all covered by revenue generated from exhibitor fees, sponsorship deals, those displaying and support from our wonderful volunteers and partners. We ask for a small charge or voluntary donation from those displaying at MotoFest to cover administrative and insurance costs.

It brings together thousands, young and old, to celebrate the industry that moves us. Thrilling motorsport, heritage displays, global street food, live music and more: MotoFest is the one summer party invite that’s just too good to turn down.

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What events are taking place?

There will be live motorsport with three zones: The Sprint Circuit, The Drift Arena with Crewsade and The Autotest Arena. They will all operate between 10am-5pm.

Autotest Arena

Hearts will race as you see precision driving around the pillars of Coventry Ring Road all against the clock. Watch the action under the ring road at Gosford Street.

Saturday - 10am-3pm

• Regional Championship AutoSolo – Timed slalom in performance cars

• Street Car AutoSolo – Timed slalom in road-going cars

Sunday - 10am-3pm

• National Championship Autotest – Specialist cars designed to perform high-speed manoeuvres both forwards and backwards against the clock.

The Sprint Circuit

The Ring Road Sprint Circuit is back with an action-packed weekend of bikes and cars as they roar under the bridge deck.

Saturday, June 3:

• 10:00 – 10:25 – Opening parade laps – Motorcycle Ride In
• 10:25 – 10:50 – Supercar Drivers Club Parade
• 11:00 – 12:45 – BARC Midlands Connaught Speed Championship Practice
• 12:45 – 13:05 – Motorcycle Parade Laps
• 13:05 – 13:25 – Cars – Performance Heritage Parade Laps
• 13:30 – 13:45 – EV/Future Tech Parade Laps
• 13:45 – 14:15 – Supercar Drivers Club Parade Laps
• 14:15 – 14:40 – Motorcycle Parade Laps
• 14:40 – 14:55 – BARC Marshals back on post
• 14:55 – 16:55 – BARC Midlands Connaught Speed Championship Timed Sprint
• 16:55 – 17:15 – Cars – Performance Heritage Parade Laps
• 17:15 – 17:30 – EV/Future Tech Parade Laps
• 19:30 – 22:00 – CycleFest

Sunday, June 4

• 10:00 – 10:25 – Opening parade laps – Cop Cars Parade
• 10:25 – 10:50 – Supercar Drivers Club Parade
• 11:00 – 12:45 – BARC Midlands Connaught Speed Championship Practice
• 12:45 – 13:05 – Motorcycle Parade Laps
• 13:05 – 13:25 – Cars – Performance Heritage Parade Laps
• 13:30 – 13:45 – EV/Future Tech Parade Laps
• 13:45 – 14:15 – Supercar Drivers Club Parade Laps
• 14:15 – 14:40 – Motorcycle Parade Laps
• 14:40 – 14:55 – BARC Marshals back on post
• 14:55 – 16:55 – BARC Midlands Connaught Speed Championship Timed Sprint
• 16:55 – 17:15 – Cars – Performance Heritage Parade Laps
• 17:15 – 17:30 – EV/Future Tech Parade Laps

All timings are approximate and subject to change.

Drift Arena

Crewsade is attending MotoFest for the first with the new drifting home, White Street Car Park. Find your way safely to Crewsade via the subway behind Pool Meadow Bus Station from 10am-5pm on both days.

Location: White Street Coach Park, Hales St, Coventry CV1 4TX

CycleFest

CycleFest will take place on Saturday, which includes a Cycling Expo by Coventry train station with free family activities. Activities will include an extreme mountain bike show, the pedal power arcade with Scalextric, smoothie and bubble bikes and the learn-to-ride area.

The 3.7km MotoFest Sprint Circuit on the city's Ring Road will be open for cycling between 7:30pm-9:30pm. You can bring your own bike or hire one, including adult's and children’s bikes, cargo bikes and inclusive bikes and trikes.

The timetable for CycleFest:

• Cycling Expo 10am – 4pm

• Pedal Power Arcade, Go Ride Skills course, Learn to Ride area, Dr Bike

• Extreme Mountain Bike Show: 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm

• Cycling Expo 6.30pm – 9.30pm

• Pedal Power Arcade, Dr Bike, Bike Hire

• Extreme Mountain Bike Show: 6.30pm, 8pm and 9pm

• MotoFest Sprint Circuit is open for cycling from 7.30pm – 9.30pm on Saturday 3 June only.

How to get around MotoFest

The guide below showcases the events around the city centre. In summary, there will be 1500 cars, 500 motorcycles, five Ring Road Junctions, four live-action zones and three music stages across two days for an incredible weekend.

Download the Motofest event guide

Who are the exhibitors?

There will be a variety of exhibitors on Greyfriars Green, including:

• E.ON
• Albany Theatre
• Allen Ford Ltd
• AP Detailing
• Bardsley Youth Project
• Because Your Life Counts
• Bilstein
• Bolle Safety UK
• Car Iconics
• Clayton Classics
• Complete HGV
• COSTCO
• Coventry Mazda (Green4motorcompany)
• CV Life Transport Museum
• ITG Air Filters
• Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust
• JLR
• Listers Group
• Loveitts
• Mini Rovers
• OLD Hall Performance
• Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems Ltd
• Precious Events
• REME (Army Reserves 126 PLT Royal Engineers)
• Revo Performance Centre
• Save Coventry Speedway
• Scorpion Redpower Ltd
• Spartan Campers
• TMS (Volvo & Kia)
• TOPGEAR CAR PARTS LTD
• TT Simulation
• Coventry Scouts

What food and drink is available?

As MotoFest is based in the city centre, there is a wide range of quality restaurants and cafes from popular chains like Zizzi's and Five Guys to cafes like Café Italia and Sovrano Café to suit all tastes. More information about the eateries in Coventry.

The event is also joined by Digbeth Dining Club creating a food village, alongside other exotic and flavourful food and drink vendors on Warwick Road.

Will there be road closures?

These are the road closures that will be in place from June 2 to June 4:

• Ring Road clockwise J4 – 7 (main carriageway: London Road to Butts Rd/Croft Rd)
• Ring Road anticlockwise J7 – 4 (main carriageway: Butts Rd/Croft Rd to London Road)
• All Ring Road entry/exit slip roads, Ring Road J5 (Mile Lane / Little Park Street)
• All Ring Road entry/exit slip roads, Ring Road J6 (Friargate / Warwick Road/Manor House Drive) but access to/from the train station and Central 6 from and Warwick Road (inbound) will be maintained.
• Ring Road J7 (Butts Road / Croft Road & Skydome) Air Quality works at J7 are continuing. There may be local diversions in operation.
• Warwick Road, both directions from Eaton Road/Central 6 junction to the junction of New Union Street and Greyfriars Lane (The Wave). Access to Greyfriars Lane & Barracks Car Park will be maintained from the Police Station side of New Union Street.

What live music will be playing?

There will be a variety of live music at the festival with two stages during the day and an evening music offering - the MotoFest After Party. You can enjoy local and upcoming artists and cover bands playing the classics we all know and love.

What can kids get involved in at MotoFest?

All of the live and static displays are safe for children, but there are also activities specially chosen to entertain the youngsters:

• CycleFest
• Fairground rides - Keep the kids entertained at MotoFest by visiting the fairground located in the heart of MotoFest on Warwick Road by the Wave.
• Face painting - this will be held on Greyfriars Green.
• Parks and play areas - Why not check out the newest play area by Methodist Central Hall in the heart of MotoFest? Or Naul’s Mill Underpark (which has a climbing wall) or Coventry University’s Starley Gardens?

Can dogs come too?

MotoFest is held in Coventry city centre so there is no restriction against bringing fluffy friends along.

However, do bear in mind that it can get very loud and busy during the festival, and we’d hate for them to get upset. You know your pet best, but it may be best to leave Lassie at home this time.