CRAIG David, McFly and Texas have been announced as headliners for this year’s CarFest – adding to the stellar music line-up taking to the stage across the August Bank Holiday weekend.

The fundraising festival returns to Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton, from August 25 to 27, for what will be its 12th year.

Fan-favourites McFly are back again to headline on Friday, with 2023 marking 20 years since they first started gigging.

Headlining on Saturday is the legendary Craig David, who will return to his Hampshire roots after rising to global fame 25 years ago. 

Texas will be tearing up the stage as Sunday night’s headliner to close off what is set to be an epic weekend.

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Rick Astley will also be gracing the stage once more since his last appearance in 2020.

The other main-stage stars confirmed for 2023 include Alex Horne and the Horne Section, Billington & Quinn, BoyzLife, The Bootleg Beatles, The Dolly Parton Experience, The Feeling, Rick Partfitt Jnr. and Reef, as well as DJ sets from Gok Wan and James Haskell. 

Also, festival-goers should get prepared to burst out their best moves for The Village People when they perform their classic hit ‘YMCA’ on the main stage.

The festival does not just have live music - CarFest has also announced its cohort of celebrities at this year’s event, such as Anton Du Beke, Ben Miller, Jimmy Carr, Rob Brydon, Russell Brand, and plenty more.

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Guests can expect discussions on a wide scope of topics within the entertainment world across the festival’s many star-studded stages, as well as opportunities to have their burning questions answered. 

Following the momentous success of last year, CarFest 2023 will again host a whopping seven magical festivals in one: AdventureFest, FoodFest, KidsFest, RetroFest, SpaFest, StarFest, and of course, CarFest! Whether visitors love exploring the great outdoors, watching cars performing jaw-dropping stunts, or just want to hear from some of their favourite celebrities and wellness gurus, CarFest will have something for everyone. 

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The brainchild of radio presenter Chris Evans, this year’s CarFest promises to be the best yet, with enough activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained - from live music, adventure and comedy to classic cars, famous faces and cookery demonstrations, it’s the perfect way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend. 

Created in 2012, CarFest’s sole purpose has been to raise funds for UK children’s charities. Since its conception, the festival has raised millions for its partner charities. In 2023, CarFest will raise funds for BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, My Black Dog, Rainbow Trust, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Epilepsy and local Hampshire based charity Naomi House & Jack’s Place.

Tickets are available to purchase here: www.carfest.org