Silverstone lights up British Grand Prix weekend with world-class live entertainment
Silverstone delivered an unforgettable Formula 1 British Grand Prix weekend, combining world-class motorsport with four nights of spectacular live entertainment as David Guetta, Richard Ashcroft, Chase & Status and James Arthur headlined the M&S Mainstage, alongside standout performances from Anne-Marie, Alex James' Britpop Classical, Jazzy and Vikkstar (DJ Set).
Fans also enjoyed four nights of late-night sets at the T1 Afterparty with John Newman opening on Thursday, Rudimental taking over Friday, Pendulum delivering a high-octane Saturday DJ set, and MK closing Sunday with feel-good dancefloor energy.
The event welcomed a record-breaking total attendance of 564,000 across the weekend, cementing the Formula 1 British Grand Prix's status as one of the world's biggest sporting and entertainment events.
The celebrations began on Thursday night as global superstar DJ and producer David Guetta delivered an electrifying headline performance to launch the event's star-studded entertainment programme during the biggest-ever Thursday crowd in Silverstone's history.
Guetta’s performance marked the only UK date on David Guetta's global MONOLITH tour, making his headline set at Silverstone an exclusive and unforgettable moment for British fans.
Across the remainder of the weekend, Richard Ashcroft, Chase & Status and James Arthur each delivered acclaimed headline performances, while Alex James' Britpop Classical, Jazzy and Vikkstar (DJ Set) showcased some of the biggest names in British music. The diverse line-up ensured fans enjoyed world-class entertainment from Thursday through to Sunday, complementing the on-track Formula 1 action throughout the weekend.
Guetta's high-energy set featured some of his biggest global hits, including 'Titanium' with Sia and ‘Gettin Over You’, alongside covers of The Black Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber, and Flo Rida. Combined with the futuristic MONOLITH production, the performance created an unforgettable opening night, bringing together music fans and Formula 1 supporters from around the world.
Joining headliner David Guetta on Thursday night's opening bill, BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter Anne-Marie brought her trademark energy to the stage, delighting fans with a show-stopping set featuring chart-topping favourites including “2002”, “FRIENDS”, “Ciao Adios”, “Don't Play” and the multi-platinum smash “Rockabye”, helping kick off the Grand Prix weekend in spectacular style.
David Guetta, Richard Ashcroft, Chase & Status and James Arthur’s headline performances reinforced the British Grand Prix's status as one of the biggest events on both the sporting and music calendars. Silverstone's reputation as one of the UK's premier live entertainment destinations continues to grow with this year’s headliners following Stormzy, RAYE, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill, all delivering standout shows at the Silverstone British Grand Prix in previous years.
This year's event also marked the first Formula 1 British Grand Prix under Silverstone's new multi-year partnership with M&S, with the M&S Mainstage playing host to a world-class programme of live entertainment across all four days. As Official Partner of Silverstone and Main Stage Sponsor of the British Grand Prix, M&S helped enhance the fan experience with live music and entertainment at the heart of the weekend.
Beyond the track, Silverstone continues to evolve as a year-round venue for sport, music and entertainment. Through a growing calendar of major events, concerts and fan experiences, the circuit is redefining the modern Grand Prix weekend by creating unforgettable moments both on and off the track.
That vision will come to life throughout the 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, where fans can enjoy Silverstone's biggest-ever programme of entertainment alongside the racing. In addition to headline performances on the M&S Mainstage, the weekend will feature the Comedy Club with Jack Whitehall and Paul Chowdhry, A Night at the Darts featuring Luke Littler, Fallon Sherrock, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, Made at Vale presented by AWS, interactive fan experiences, live podcasts, Q&As, karaoke and family-friendly activities, ensuring there was something to enjoy from the first practice sessions through to the chequered flag.