Engines will roar back to life this summer as FuelFest returns to the UK for the first time since 2019, transforming Manston Airport into the country’s ultimate celebration of horsepower, speed and car culture on Saturday 25 July 2026.

Part of FuelFest’s expanding 2026 world tour, the UK event joins 11 stops across the United States alongside international dates in Tokyo and Qatar. Founded by Cody Walker in 2018, FuelFest has grown into a globally recognised automotive lifestyle festival, combining world-class cars, live motorsport, music and celebrity appearances while honouring the legacy of his brother, the late Paul Walker, and supporting Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW).

From the moment the gates open, Manston’s historic runway will come alive with tyre smoke, screaming engines and non-stop action. Fans will witness live drifting throughout the day, experience heart-pounding passenger ride-alongs with leading professional and local drivers, and watch quarter-mile drag racing thunder down the airport’s iconic landing strip.

More than 700 exceptional vehicles will fill the festival grounds, from ultra-rare supercars and meticulously built performance machines to heavily modified street builds, classics and some of the most recognisable cars from the Fast & Furious franchise. Combined with live music, interactive experiences, automotive art, sponsor activations and exclusive merchandise, FuelFest delivers an immersive festival experience unlike anything else on the UK automotive calendar.

Making a special appearance will be FuelFest founder Cody Walker, who will meet fans throughout the day and help celebrate the global community that has made FuelFest one of the fastest-growing automotive festivals in the world. 

New for 2026 is the People’s Choice Judged Paddock, where the crowd becomes the judge, voting live for the UK’s favourite build before the winner is crowned on stage. Returning by popular demand is Taste of Tokyo, recreating the atmosphere of an authentic Japanese underground car meet with a hand-picked collection of extraordinary JDM builds.

The timing could not be more fitting. FuelFest UK takes place less than one month before the original Fast & Furious film returns to UK cinemas on 21 August, giving fans a unique opportunity to celebrate the cars, culture and community that inspired one of the world’s most influential automotive franchises of all time.

“Bringing FuelFest back to the UK is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said Cody Walker, founder of FuelFest. “The UK has one of the most passionate car communities anywhere in the world, and Manston Airport gives us the perfect stage to create an unforgettable day of racing, drifting, music and incredible cars, all while supporting Reach Out WorldWide. Whether you’re into JDM, American muscle, European performance or movie cars, FuelFest is about bringing everyone together through a shared passion.“

Beyond the action on track, FuelFest continues to make a meaningful impact off it. Every event supports Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), the humanitarian disaster relief organisation founded by Paul Walker. Proceeds from FuelFest help fund ROWW’s emergency response efforts around the globe, including recovery initiatives following the devastating earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela last month, giving fans a tangible way to support that mission alongside a day of racing, drifting, live music and car culture.

FuelFest UK is expected to attract more than 10,000 enthusiasts from across Britain and overseas, making it one of the year’s biggest celebrations of automotive culture.

Tickets start from £50.70, with children aged 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Gates open 1:00pm – 8:00pm.

For tickets, vehicle registration, and updates, visit www.FuelFest.com