CarFest 2024 | Musical acts added to this year’s CarFest including Richard Ashcroft and Johnny Marr

CarFest 2024 reveal more musical acts for this year’s festival, including Richard Ashcroft, Johnny Marr, Kula Shaker and DJ Judge Jules.
Benjamin Jackson
By Benjamin Jackson
12th Apr 2024, 10:53am

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The family-friendly festival CarFest, created by radio presenter and former “Top Gear” host Chris Evans, has announced a second wave of artists for this year’s event, complementing an already eclectic mix of acts performing over Bank Holiday Weekend 2024.

With the festival having already announced their first wave of acts, including Olly Murs (who also is headlining Flackstock this year), Eurovision favourite Sam Ryder and reggae legends UB40 comes a deluge of acts from those halcyon “Cool Britannia” days of old.

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As revealed earlier this morning, Richard Ashcroft, Johnny Marr and the Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears will be performing at this year’s event, while a throwback to the past sees Kula Shaker performing on a festival stage once again - we weren’t joking about the “Cool Britannia” vibe.

They are also joined by legendary Ibiza DJ Judge Jules, “Homeland” actor Damian Lewis, Johnny Hates Jazz and CarFest’s favourite Dr Rangan Chatterjee will also be hitting the stage with his very own band

Having launched in 2012, CarFest combines music, motoring and entertainment to raise money for children's charities including Children In Need. It's known for its unique blend of a car show and a music festival, featuring live music performances from well-known artists, a wide array of classic cars, and thrilling car stunts. 

CarFest 2024 musical lineup (as of April 12 2024)

Johnny Marr, former guitarist of the British band The Smiths, performs on the second day of the 27th edition of music festival "A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise" in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands, on August 17, 2019. (Photo by Paul Bergen / ANP / AFP)Johnny Marr, former guitarist of the British band The Smiths, performs on the second day of the 27th edition of music festival "A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise" in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands, on August 17, 2019. (Photo by Paul Bergen / ANP / AFP)
Johnny Marr, former guitarist of the British band The Smiths, performs on the second day of the 27th edition of music festival "A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise" in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands, on August 17, 2019. (Photo by Paul Bergen / ANP / AFP)

Information correct as of writing

  • Olly Murs
  • Richard Ashcroft
  • Johnny Marr
  • Beverly Knight
  • Sam Ryder
  • Scouting For Girls
  • Kula Shaker
  • UB40 + Ali Campbell
  • Deacon Blue
  • The Feeling
  • Damian Lewis
  • Johnny Hates Jazz
  • DJ Judge Jules

When is CarFest 2024?

Carfest 2024 takes place at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire from August 23 2024 to August 25 2024.

How can I get tickets to attend CarFest 2024?

Tickets to CarFest 2024 are on sale now through the festival’s website (powered by See Tickets), with single-day tickets, weekend tickets and weekend camping tickets still available as of writing.

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