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 January 21st, 2025.
MIDDLE EAST EVENTS
The Grand Picnic
What is it? A large, grassroots get-together of all UAE car cultures.
When is it? February 2nd
Car profile: absolutely everything, from vintage to classic to exotic, custom and JDM.
Info: https://thegrandpicnic.ae/
Spektrum Dubai
What is it? A get-together at the Dubai Autodrome, celebrating the colours of Porsche.
When is it? February 22nd.
Car profile: all Porsche.
Info: instagram.com/spektrumdubai/
Concorso Italiano UAE
What is it? A small judged concours featuring special Italian cars.
When is it? February 23rd
Car profile: If it’s old, pristine, and Italian, it’s there on display..
Info: IG page, Concorso Italiano UAE
Custom Show Emirates
What is it? A trade show for customised vehicles, at Dubai Expo City
When is it? To be confirmed
Car profile: mostly modern with modifications, some classic
Info: https://www.customshowemirates.net/
SEVEN Concours
What is it? Riyadh’s signature car show and auction, perfect for the whole family.
When is it? February 2025
Car profile: classic, vintage, supercars, hypercars, prototypes.
Info: Seven Concours
Oman Motor Show
What is it? General automotive show in Muscat.
When is it? October 15th-18th.
Car profile: modern, electric, motorcycles.
Info: https://oman-motorshow.com/
Auto Madness Dubai
What is it? A showcase and fair showcasing different UAE automotive cultures.
When is it? To be confirmed
Car profile: just about everything, including classic, hyper and 4×4.
Info: https://www.automadness.ae/
Gulf Historic GP Revival – Yas Marina
What is it? event revolving around classic competition cars of all categories.
When is it? October 31st – November 2nd
Car profile: classic F1, touring, and GT endurance; road cars on display.
Info: https://gulf-historic.com/
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/
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Rétromobile
What is it? biggest classic car and automobilia trade show in France.
When is it? February 5th-9th
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? March 6th-9th
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 9th-13th
Car profile: classic and vintage, with automobilia and spare parts suppliers
Info: https://technoclassica.de/
Automobile Council Japan
What is it? Japan’s biggest and best-known classic car trade show in Chiba, near Tokyo.
When is it? April 11th-13th
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 12th-13th
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 23th-25th
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 23rd-25th
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? June 13th-15th
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 17th-21th
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? July 3rd-6th
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 prestigious concours, and other small events and auctions.
When is it? August 17th
Car profile: pre-war and post-war classic, best of the best.
Info: https://pebblebeachconcours.net/
Silverstone Festival
What is it? A celebration of all racing cars before the modern area.
When is it? August 22nd-24th
Car profile: track machines from all decades prior to 2000.
Info: https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/silverstone-festival
Goodwood Revival
What is it? The UK’s signature ode to old motoring of all kinds.
When is it? September 12th-14th.
Vehicle profile: racecars, motorcycles, planes, and road cars of all vintages.
Info: https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-revival/
Bologna Auto Moto D’Epoca
What is it? A fun Italian trade show revolving around historic motoring
When is it? October 23th-26th
Car profile: vintage and classic, plus automobilia and spares
Info: https://autoemotodepoca.com/en-GB/