Live Action at The British Motor Show
No other Motor Show has ever delivered such a variety of content, celebrity guests and live acts.
The cinch Live Arena is where all the action will take place, from live stunt shows, supercar displays to group tests and classic car parades. The arena will be stuffed with action and fun from start to end, including a very special opening and closing display each day! We are going bigger in 2022 and will have a second arena which will be dedicated to Motorsport, see some of the UK’s most talented, famous & upcoming drivers.
Hang out with some of the most famous faces in motoring, take part in a quiz or have a bit of fun at The Live Stage.
Get involved and hands-on with our driving experiences. Take a ride in a dream supercar with Sporting Bears Dream Rides, strap in and go drifting in a Caterham or get your kid behind the wheel with our Under 17 Driving Lessons. There will be something for everyone to get involved in at the show.
What's happening at the show
The cinch Live Arena
Paul Swift’s stunt team will wow the crowds with a stunt extravaganza, featuring sideways and two-wheel driving, while other key highlights will be the supercar parades, in which an amazing selection of the world’s most exotic cars will rumble into the arena and make some noise.
Other Arena features are the classic car parade and a twice daily show of some of the most important motorsport exhibitors at the show, along with Mike Brewer’s own group tests of some of the most important new cars at the show, from EVs to SUVs.
Each day, the event will close with something different, last year it was a game of Car Football– The British Motor Show’s very own celebrity rendition of the Euro 2020 football championships.
The Live Stage
The Live Stage will be THE place to head to rub shoulders with celebrities. Hear their stories and car history; the good and the questionable, as they get interviewed, test your knowledge in our quizzes and be in with the chance to win prizes with our giveaways.
Learn about the latest technology with a schedule packed with panel sessions designed to cut through the jargon and explain the topics in simple, easy to understand terms product launches and more.
Motorsport Arena
Our Motorsport Zone, will be even bigger for 2022 and will have a dedicated Motorsport Arena.
Watch the amazing displays and learn more about the variety of motorsport available in the UK, from karting to under-17 series and BTCC to Porsche Carrera cup cars.
See display teams from all disciplines of Motorsport wow you with their incredible stunts, from drifting to mountain bike performances.
Get behind the wheel with a test drive
Our Test Drive experience will allow you to get behind the wheel of some of the latest cars for sale, With our test drive track visitors will be able to book to test drive the latest vehicles for sale. Like what you see? You’ll even be able to buy cars at the show, with special show discounts of course.
Our Alternative drivE experience, will allow you to experience how the latest electric and hybrid cars drive, with experts on hand to answer your questions. Test drives will be available to book nearer the show, or on the day.
Caterham Passenger Rides
In Partnership with Caterham and Avon Tyres we are proud to play host to Caterham’s pro-drifting team. The elite driving team will be putting on some serious sideways action and you can get involved. The Caterham Drift Taxi is a passenger ride unlike any other. Once you’re strapped into the passenger seat, skilled drivers negotiate a tight and technical course designed to get a car sliding in three specially-tuned Caterham Seven 270s, adapted with drifting in mind. We’ll be running four Drift Taxi Sessions each day. Caterham drift taxi rides are available for anyone over the age of 7 and a minimum of 1.1m tall
Under 17 Driving Lessons
We’re delighted to welcome Young Driver to The British Motor Show this year as our Under 17s driving partner. Their team of specially trained driving instructors will be providing taster lessons for 10 to 17s throughout the entire event. Get your kids behind the wheel for a 15-minute driving experience in a manual car fitted with dual controls and with a fully qualified driving instructor. Your child will practice steering, reversing parking and even a bit of slalom! And if you’re feeling brave, come and be their passenger! Children MUST be aged 10 or over and you MUST have a ticket for the show to take part.
Electric Ride Experience
The show isn’t just about test driving cars, we want to give you the chance to test ride vehicles with a difference. Going bigger in 2022 will be our electric ride experience. This will be a dedicated, outdoor area that will let you try out the latest ebikes and scooters, in a safe space.
There will be experts on hand to help answer any questions that you have.
Car Football closed the show in 2021, what will it be this year?
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* Advanced online ticket prices if bought before August 2022
Tickets
EARLY BIRD OFFER! Don’t miss out, buy your tickets now at 2021 prices!*
Single Day Ticket
Available any day
Advance purchase price
Day Ticket
£18.50
2 Adults & 2 Children
Kids under 3 go FREE
Add on child tickets £5
Day Ticket
£37.00
Single Adult ticket
Valid for all 4 Days
non-transferrable
Day Ticket
£35.00
Family ticket
Valid for all 4 Days
non-transferrable
Day Ticket
£70.00
VIP Standard
Early access to the show
Access to the VIP lounge throughout the day
Meet & Greet with some of the stars in the VIP lounge
VIP parking
Access to the VIP rooftop viewing platform & Roof bar
Free goodie bag & show guide
Complimentary tea & coffee
Day Ticket
£75.00
VIP GTi
ALL VIP Standard
Complimentary Breakfast – Sausage or Bacon roll
Welcome glass of Prosecco
Lunch
Afternoon team including a complimentary glass of wine or beer
Day Ticket
£135.00
Children tickets £5
Child (under 4) Free
Carer Free
(Free admittance for those caring for a disabled visitor. Proof of disability must be shown upon arrival.)
* Advanced online ticket prices if bought before August 2022
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