Classic car events in the South East

15 upcoming events: Classic car events in the South East. Dates, venues, and free RSVP on GarageLife.

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• 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…

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…

• 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…

• 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.

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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.

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