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 5th, 2024.
MIDDLE EAST EVENTS
The Grand Picnic
What is it? A large, grassroots get-together of all UAE car cultures.
When is it? January 21st
Car profile: absolutely everything, from vintage to classic to exotic, custom and JDM.
Info: https://thegrandpicnic.ae/
Custom Show Emirates
What is it? A trade show for customised vehicles, at Dubai Expo City
When is it? March 1st-March 3rd
Car profile: mostly modern with modifications, some classic
Info: https://www.customshowemirates.net/
Spektrum Dubai
What is it? A get-together at the Dubai Autodrome, celebrating the colours of Porsche.
When is it? March 2nd, 9am to 7pm.
Car profile: all Porsche.
Info: instagram.com/spektrumdubai/
SEVEN Concours
What is it? Riyadh’s signature car show and auction, perfect for the whole family.
When is it? March 1st-March 7th
Car profile: classic, vintage, supercars, hypercars, prototypes.
Info: Seven Concours 2024 by Aramco
Auto Madness Dubai
What is it? A showcase and fair showcasing different UAE automotive cultures.
When is it? November 2nd and 3rd
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? early December
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? early December
Car profile: classic F1, touring, and GT endurance; road cars on display.
Info: https://gulf-historic.com/
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Rétromobile
What is it? biggest classic car and automobilia trade show in France.
When is it? January 31st-February 4th
Car profile: dealers and enthusiasts selling, all price points
Info: https://www.retromobile.com
Amelia Island Concours
What is it? Relaxed Concours d’Elegance in Northern Florida.
When is it? February 29th-March 3rd
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 3rd-April 7th
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 12th-April 14th
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 13th-April 14th
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 17th-May 19th
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 24th-May 26th
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 24th-May 26th
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 11th-June 15th
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 30th-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 18th
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 24th-October 27th
Car profile: vintage and classic, plus automobilia and spares
Info: https://autoemotodepoca.com/en-GB/