We're looking forward to welcoming visitors to Brands Hatch for Festival Italia this Sunday (9 August). Here is everything you need to know ahead of attending.

Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit starts at 9am.

How to get here
Please click here for directions to the venue.

Timetable
Click here to download the event timetable.

Event Map
Click here to download a map of the venue.

Parking information 
Parking is free of charge in the main spectator car parks, located by the main entrance off the A20 (London Road). These will be well signposted.

Please note that Southbank parking (for the grass bank opposite the rear of the pits) is £10 per car, subject to availability. You will need to download a pass in advance by clicking here. Please note that motorcycles are not permitted on Southbank.

Blue badge holders should follow public signage for disabled parking, or alternatively speak to a member of staff on arrival. Please click here to view information for disabled guests.

Tickets
Additional tickets will be available on the gate. Please click here for more information.

If you have chosen to have tickets posted (not print-at-home) you will need to bring the originals to the circuit as copies and receipts are not accepted. All advance tickets have now been dispatched and were sent by either Recorded or Special Delivery, meaning a signature is required.

In the unlikely event yours haven't arrived in time, contact us urgently during midweek office hours on [email protected].

Print-at-home/e-tickets are emailed on the day of purchase. If you haven't received yours, you can access them by logging on to your MSV account. Your order confirmation email will not gain you admission to the venue - you must have your e-tickets printed or scanned from a mobile device.

Please have your tickets separated or downloaded before arriving at the gate.

Camping
Ticket holders can camp free of charge from midday on Friday 7 August until midday on Monday 10 August, but limited facilities are available during this time. Please head to the main entrance on arrival and you will be directed from there.

Grandstand seats
Paddock Hill grandstand will be open on Sunday, with some tickets still available to purchase from the Megastore on the day (while stocks remain). These are priced at £15 each for adults and £10 each for under-16s.

F1 demonstrations 
Two demonstration sessions for F1 cars are planned during the day at 11.20am and 3.55pm. This will include iconic retro machines from Dallara, Benetton, Simtek and more. Click here for details

Car displays
A spectacular selection of Italian cars will be on display around the venue, with Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos and many more expected to feature. Many of these cars will take to the circuit for a parade at the end of the day.

The Italian Kitchen presented by Louisa’s Honey and Thermomix
Louisa’s Honey and Thermomix will bring the flavours of Italy to Festival Italia as The Italian Kitchen cooking theatre returns. The stage will feature a line-up of chefs showcasing Italian dishes, with each creation highlighting Louisa’s Honey, the award-winning “Real Nectar of Italy”, and Thermomix kitchen technology.

11.20am – Thuy Hoang and James Skelton
1pm – Olayemi Adelekan and  Forest Kwok 
2.40pm – Emma Mulholland (Thermomix demo) and Forest Kwok

Festival Italia Food Market
The Festival Italia Food Market will return as an off-track celebration of Mediterranean gastronomy and culture. Visitors can browse a wide range of Italian-inspired food and drink traders, making it an ideal place to enjoy authentic flavours at stalls including: 

• Thermomix
• Louisa’s Honey
• Hormozi Coffee
• Sant Elia
• Back 2 Roots
• Amazing Grace Bakery
• Mr Sicilian Street Coffee
• Vanilla Bazaar
• The Immaculate Collection  

Free grid walk
A free spectator grid walk, prior to the first Superformance Ferrari Club Classic race will take place at 1.35pm. Please queue at the Paddock Hill Bend gate to take part (10 mins before the start).

Supercar Arena
A select group of incredible supercars will roar to life in the Drivers Union Demo Show, taking place in our dedicated arena at 11am and 3pm.

Programmes
Official event programmes are on sale from selected programme booths and circuit shops for £6. Each programme contains features, details about this weekend's event, plus entry lists and other useful information. 

Motorsport News
Copies of the weekly Motorsport News paper are now available to buy at Brands Hatch in the circuit’s open shops and restaurants for just £4.50.

Gazebos and other structures
You are welcome to bring small, open fronted tents and other small outdoor structures (without sides) to the general spectator areas, but we reserve the right to take down any larger gazebos and other similar temporary structures if we consider them dangerous. If they obscure the views of others we will ask you to relocate or remove the structure. Please be considerate to those around you and speak to a member of staff if you have any concerns.

Trade and merchandise
A trade area will be in operation all weekend, with parts, modifications and merchandise available for sale along Colin Chapman Way.

Here to help
Excellent customer service is important to us, and all our staff are trained to help you make the most of your visit to the circuit. Whether you need assistance to find a lost child or to locate a disabled toilet, please ask one of the many uniformed staff you will see throughout the venue.

Children's Wristbands
You're able to pick up one of our free children's wristbands from the Megastore. Write your name and phone number on the back of the wristband so we can contact you should you become separated from your child at any time.

Security
The safety and security of all our visitors is paramount, so please be aware you may be subject to bag searches and security checks at our venue. We would also politely ask, as an additional security measure, that you put luggage tags on all of your bags detailing your name and mobile number, so that it can be easily identified. Please do not leave your bag or personal belongings unattended at any time.

No dogs/animals permitted on site
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide dogs. Please contact us via [email protected] to advise if you will be bringing an assistance dog.

Scooters/bicycles - prohibited in public areas
Please note that use of personal two-wheeled vehicles, including scooters, e-scooters and bicycles is strictly prohibited within public areas of the venue.

Drones and flying objects - not permitted on site    
The use of drones or other flying objects is strictly prohibited anywhere in the vicinity of Brands Hatch

Please respect our neighbours
We kindly ask that all ticketholders driving to the circuit this weekend drive or ride carefully and considerately both when travelling to and leaving the venue.