Classic car events in the UK
45 upcoming events: Classic car events in the UK. Dates, venues, and free RSVP.
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- Ace Cafe Japan Night · Tuesday 29 September 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
The monthly evening meet dedicated to Japanese cars, tuning culture, and classic JDM imports. Expect everything from classic Datsuns and Skylines to modern GR Yaris and Civic Type…
- Prescott Autumn Classic · 3–4 October 2026 · Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington, Gloucestershire
Celebrating American classic cars and hot rods alongside competitive hill climb action in the Cotswolds. Features iconic V8 machinery, themed entertainment, and club parking around…
- SSVC Brighton Breeze VW Rally · Saturday 3 October 2026 · Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex
The Split Screen Van Club's iconic annual rally features hundreds of classic Volkswagen Transporters. Vans drive en masse from Epsom Downs to Madeira Drive along the Brighton seafr…
- Bicester Heritage October Scramble · Sunday 4 October 2026 · Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire
The Scramble is an open-day celebration of historic motoring culture held at a former RAF bomber station. Visitors can explore specialist workshops, view hundreds of classic cars p…
- Classic Motor Hub Coffee & Machine Meet - October · Sunday 4 October 2026 · The Classic Motor Hub, Bibury, Gloucestershire
A relaxed Sunday morning gathering set among historic hangars in the Cotswolds. Features a curated mix of classic cars, supercars, and sports cars alongside artisan food and coffee…
- Prescott American SpeedFest · Sunday 4 October 2026 · Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington, Gloucestershire
A celebration of American automotive culture featuring V8 muscle cars, classic cruisers, hot rods, and dragsters tackling the historic Prescott hill climb track.
- Haynes Breakfast Club - October · Sunday 4 October 2026 · Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset
The October edition of the monthly Haynes Breakfast Club brings car enthusiasts together in Somerset. Attendees can expect a diverse turn-out of classic cars, supercars, modified v…
- Goodwood Breakfast Club: Italian Sunday · Sunday 4 October 2026 · Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex
A themed Sunday morning car meet at the historic Goodwood Circuit, showcasing a curated paddock of Italian sports cars, classic supercars, and scooters.
- Ace Cafe Ford Night - October · Tuesday 6 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
Monthly evening gathering for Ford enthusiasts at London's famous Ace Cafe. Expect to see a wide selection of classic Cortinas, Escorts, Capris, and modern RS models.
- Classic Car & Bike Meet at Earls Barton - October · Wednesday 7 October 2026 · Whites of Earls Barton, Clay Lane, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire
The final mid-week gathering of the season at Earls Barton features classic cars, vintage motorcycles, and special interest vehicles. Local food stalls and a laid-back atmosphere a…
- Ace Cafe Italian Car & Bike Night - October · Thursday 8 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
A dedicated evening meet celebrating Italian automotive passion. Expect a display of classic Alfa Romeos, Lancias, Ferraris, and modern performance cars alongside iconic Italian mo…
- VSCC Welsh Trial · 10–11 October 2026 · Presteigne, Powys, Wales
The Vintage Sports-Car Club's famous autumn mud-plugging trial around the Welsh borders. Pre-war sports cars and vintage specials tackle steep, unpaved hills and slippery tracks.
- Brooklands Autumn Motorsport Day · Sunday 11 October 2026 · Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey
An action-packed day celebrating racing heritage with live competition car demonstrations on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit and historic Test Hill ascents.
- CSCC Season Finale · Saturday 17 October 2026 · Oulton Park Circuit, Little Budworth, Tarporley, Cheshire
The Classic Sports Car Club brings its racing season to a dramatic close at Oulton Park. The event features action-packed endurance and sprint races across multiple categories incl…
- Ace Cafe VAG Night - October · Tuesday 20 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
A monthly gathering for enthusiasts of Volkswagen Audi Group vehicles. The night brings together a varied mix of classic, retro, and modern tuned cars from VW, Audi, SEAT, and Skod…
- Ace Cafe BMW Night - October · Wednesday 21 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
Monthly gathering dedicated to BMW models of all eras. Features classic E30s, modern M performance cars, and rare restored models.
- Brands Hatch Formula Ford Festival · 24–25 October 2026 · Brands Hatch, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent
The historic end-of-season single-seater showdown returns to Kent. High-stakes wheel-to-wheel racing takes place across multiple heat races, culminating in the prestigious final on…
- Brooklands Autumn Classic Car Show · Sunday 25 October 2026 · Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey
An autumn gathering of classic cars, vintage vehicles, and sports cars at the historic Brooklands track site. Visitors can enjoy live music, vehicle parades on the banking, and acc…
- Malvern Classic Car & Bike Autojumble · Sunday 25 October 2026 · Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
A major autojumble and classic vehicle display held at the Three Counties Showground. Features hundreds of stalls selling vintage car parts, tools, automobilia, and restoration pro…
- St James's Motoring Spectacle · Saturday 31 October 2026 · St James's Street & Pall Mall, London
Central London's premier free outdoor motoring event held on the eve of the London to Brighton Run. Displays iconic vintage and historic vehicles alongside cutting-edge automotive…
- Ace Cafe All-American Cruise - October · Saturday 31 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
The October gathering for fans of classic American muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, and modern V8 performance. Expect loud exhausts, classic styling, and diner food at London's iconi…
- Classic Motor Hub Coffee & Machine Meet - November · Sunday 1 November 2026 · The Classic Motor Hub, Bibury, Gloucestershire
An informal Sunday morning gathering for classic, sports, and vintage vehicle owners in the Cotswolds. Visitors can explore the historic showroom, shop, and grounds filled with imp…
- RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run · Sunday 1 November 2026 · Hyde Park, London to Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex
The world's longest-running motoring event celebrates pre-1905 pioneer vehicles making the historic 60-mile journey from London to the Sussex coast. Over 300 veteran cars, tricycle…
- Classic Car & Bike Meet at Earls Barton - November · Wednesday 4 November 2026 · Whites of Earls Barton, Clay Lane, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire
The final monthly midweek evening gathering of the season for classic cars, hot rods, vintage motorbikes, and custom builds. Offers a friendly atmosphere with local food and drink…
- HERO-ERA Rally of the Tests · 5–8 November 2026 · Torquay to Harrogate, UK
One of the UK's most demanding historic regularity rallies. Features classic cars competing across intensive driving tests, regularity sections, and night navigation stages.
- VSCC Lakeland Trial · Saturday 7 November 2026 · Honister Slate Mine & Lake District, Keswick, Cumbria
Organised by the Vintage Sports-Car Club, pre-war cars tackle steep, slippery mud and gravel hills across the Cumbrian landscape. Spectators can watch historic motoring history in…
- Ace Cafe French Classic & Modern Night - November · Tuesday 10 November 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
A special evening dedicated to French motoring heritage. Features hot hatches, rare vintage icons, and modern performance vehicles from Peugeot, Renault, Citroën, and Alpine.
- Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show · 13–15 November 2026 · NEC Birmingham, Marston Green, West Midlands
The UK's largest indoor classic car show brings together over 3,000 cars, hundreds of car clubs, trade stalls, and live restoration demonstrations across multiple halls. It is the…
- Plumpton Racecourse Classic Vehicle Meet - November · Sunday 15 November 2026 · Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex
A friendly gathering of classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts in the Sussex countryside, featuring vintage motors, trade stands, and refreshment stalls.
- Ace Cafe Porsche Night - November · Monday 16 November 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
Monthly meet celebrating all things Porsche, from classic air-cooled 911s and 356s to modern GT models and transaxles at London's famous roadside venue.
- VSCC Cotswold Trial · Saturday 21 November 2026 · Guiting Power, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
Organised by the Vintage Sports-Car Club, pre-war cars tackle steep, muddy off-road tracks and hills. A classic autumn trialling spectacle across the Cotswolds countryside.
- Malvern Classic Car & Bike Autojumble - November · Sunday 29 November 2026 · Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
A popular late-autumn autojumble at the foot of the Malvern Hills, offering rare vehicle parts, restoration project cars, vintage signage, and tools. Indoor halls and outdoor displ…
- Grizedale Stages Rally · Saturday 5 December 2026 · Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria
A high-octane forest stage rally utilizing demanding gravel tracks through the scenic Lake District. Features historic and modern rally machinery competing in challenging winter co…
- VSCC Winter Driving Tests · Saturday 5 December 2026 · Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire
The Vintage Sports-Car Club brings pre-war sports cars to the historic airfield site at Bicester Heritage for a day of competitive driving tests. Drivers navigate technical courses…
- Classic Motor Hub Coffee & Machine Meet - December · Sunday 6 December 2026 · The Classic Motor Hub, Bibury, Gloucestershire
A festive winter gathering at the Cotswolds venue bringing together classic and sports car owners. Enjoy warm drinks, motoring conversations, and a showroom packed with rare histor…
- Donington Park Winter Stage Rally · Sunday 6 December 2026 · Donington Park Circuit, Castle Donington, Derby, Leicestershire
A single-venue stage rally transforming Donington Park into multi-surface rally stages utilizing the circuit, pit lane, and access roads. Features a full grid of modern and classic…
- Goodwood Breakfast Club: Festive Sunday · Sunday 6 December 2026 · Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex
The final Goodwood Breakfast Club meet of the year brings a celebratory winter theme to the historic circuit. Curated vehicle displays line the grid alongside seasonal food and war…
- Romsey Boxing Day Classic Car & Bike Meet · Saturday 26 December 2026 · Romsey Town Centre, Romsey, Hampshire
A long-standing festive charity event filling Romsey town centre with hundreds of classic, vintage, and custom vehicles. A huge informal gathering welcoming enthusiasts and familie…
- Croft Christmas Stages Rally · Sunday 27 December 2026 · Croft Circuit, Dalton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire
A popular post-Christmas motorsport tradition featuring single-venue rally action across Croft Circuit. Features modern stage rally machinery, classic Ford Escorts, and historic ra…
- Stony Stratford New Year's Day Classic Car Gathering · Friday 1 January 2027 · Market Square & High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
A beloved annual New Year's Day tradition bringing together hundreds of classic cars, vintage vehicles, and commercial heritage transport across Stony Stratford town centre.
- VSCC New Year's Day Gathering at The Phoenix · Friday 1 January 2027 · The Phoenix Inn, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
An informal annual New Year's Day gathering organised by the Vintage Sports-Car Club, bringing pre-war vintage sports cars, historic tourers, and car enthusiasts together.
- Brooklands New Year's Day Classic Gathering · Friday 1 January 2027 · Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey
The UK's traditional kick-off to the motoring year, welcoming over 1,000 vintage, classic, and modern sports cars. Vehicle owners and enthusiasts gather across the historic motor c…
- British Mini Club Winter MiniFair · Sunday 10 January 2027 · Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford, Staffordshire
The premier indoor season-opener for classic and modern Mini fans, featuring club stands, specialist traders, autojumble stalls and concours competitions.
- Bicester Heritage January Scramble · Sunday 10 January 2027 · Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire
The traditional start to the UK enthusiast calendar, bringing together thousands of historic and classic vehicles set against the unique backdrop of the former RAF bomber station.
- VSCC Measham Rally · 16–17 January 2027 · Leicestershire & Derbyshire Countryside, UK
The Vintage Sports-Car Club's demanding overnight road rally for pre-war vehicles. Competitors navigate challenging road sections across winter terrain starting late Saturday night…
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