For all our followers and classic car devotees out there, we have tried our best to create a comprehensive compilation of car events worth attending, on a regional scale and an international level. If you would like to add yours, do let us know! This list was last updated on February 28th, 2023.
MIDDLE EAST EVENTS
Custom Show Emirates
What is it? A trade show for customised vehicles, at Dubai Expo City
When is it? March 10th-March 12th
Car profile: mostly modern with modifications, some classic
Info: https://www.customshowemirates.net/
Geneva International Motor Show Qatar
What is it? A world-class trade show for automotive OEM’s, now franchised in Doha.
When is it? October 5th – October 14th
Car profile: new vehicle manufacturers from all over the world
Info: https://genevamotorshow.com/qatar-2023/
#NOFILTERDXB
What is it? Large successor event to the Dubai Motor Show, outdoors.
When is it? November 2023.
Car profile: Diverse. OEM’s, custom, modern, hyper, and classic.
Info: https://www.nofilterdxb.com/
Auto Madness Dubai
What is it? A showcase and fair showcasing different UAE automotive cultures.
When is it? November 4th and 5th
Car profile: just about everything, including classic, hyper and 4×4.
Info: https://www.automadness.ae/
Mille Miglia UAE Experience
What is it? A 1,000-mile regularity rally around the seven Emirates
When is it? December 3rd-December 7th
Car profile: road cars from the 1920’s to the present, divided into three categories.
Info: https://www.1000migliaexperience.ae/
Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival
What is it? event revolving around classic competition cars of all categories.
When is it? December 8th-December 10th.
Car profile: classic F1, touring, and GT endurance; road cars on display.
Info: https://www.nofilterdxb.com/
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Amelia Island Concours
What is it? Relaxed Concours d’Elegance in Northern Florida.
When is it? March 2nd-March 5th
Car profile: pedigreed vintage and classic rarities, occasional concept car
Info: https://www.ameliaconcours.com/
Techno Classica Essen
What is it? Germany’s best-known classic car trade show, near Düsseldorf
When is it? April 12th-April 16th
Car profile: classic and vintage, with automobilia and spare parts suppliers
Info: http://www.siha.de/tce_uk.php
Automobile Council Japan
What is it? Japan’s biggest and best-known classic car trade show in Chiba, near Tokyo.
When is it? April 14th-April 16th
Car profile: classic and vintage, with automobilia and spare parts suppliers
Info: https://automobile-council.com/en/
Goodwood Members’ Meeting
What is it? The world’s most exclusive classic racing event.
When is it? April 15th-April 16th
Car profile: cars of all vintages, flogged on the track. No trailer queens!
Info: https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/members-meeting/
Spa Classic
What is it? A gathering of iconic racecars in an equally iconic track.
When is it? May 12th-May 14th
Car profile: track machines from the golden era of racing.
Info: https://www.peterauto.fr/en/events/spa-classic/
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
What is it? The finest car show in the entire European Continent.
When is it? May 19th-May 21st
Car profile: the crème de la crème of the European vintage/classic circles
Info: https://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com/
Nürburgring Classic
What is it? A gathering of classic racers of all categories in Germany’s most iconic track.
When is it? May 26th-May 28th
Car profile: classic F1, Touring, and GT endurance.
Info: https://nuerburgringclassic.de/en/
Mille Miglia
What is it? Europe’s most famous classic regularity rally, dubbed ‘The world’s most beautiful race’.
When is it? June 13th-June 17th
Car profile: mechanically sound cars made before 1957.
Info: https://1000miglia.it/en/
Le Mans Classic
What is it? Exciting racing event in Europe’s most famous track in Northern France.
When is it? June 29th-July 2nd
Car profile: racing cars between 1923 and 1981
Info: https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/
Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance
What is it? World’s most famous competitive car show, flanked by other small events and auctions.
When is it? August 20th
Car profile: pre-war and post-war classic, best of the best.
Info: https://pebblebeachconcours.net/
Padova Trade Show
What is it? A fun Italian trade show revolving around historic motoring
When is it? October 26th-October 29th
Car profile: vintage and classic, plus automobilia and spares
Info: https://autoemotodepoca.com/en-GB/