Let’s start making plans to be at our favorite car events in 2024!
The Artist Bex visits a huge variety of car shows throughout the UK and here is a list of some of her must visit classic car events which are already securely in her diary.
You will likely see Bex visiting clients and collectors at these shows and sometimes if you are lucky you will see her painting LIVE!
Autosport International at NEC
Date: January 11th-14th January 2024
A spectacular experience where thousands of excited motorsport fans meet for the first REAL car show of the year. Autosport International connects motorsport brands, experts and professionals to network, trade, discuss, explore and market their unique showpieces – all under one roof at Birmingham’s NEC.
Times: 9am-6pm daily.
Location: NEC
HCRC open day at Gaydon
January 14th 2024
This is the Historic Rally Car register open day at Gaydon. This will be free entry to all visitors.
Times:10:00 to 4pm
Location: Gaydon
Mini Fair at Bingley Hall
January 28th 2024
British Mini Club are very proud to be celebrating the 23rd year of Mini Fair.
Mini Fair is one of the most well established and well-organised National Mini Events of the year attracting thousands of Mini fans from all over the UK and beyond.
Times: 9.30-5pm
Location: Bingley Hall Stafford County Showground
LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW Olympia!
Date: 23rd-25th February 2024
Dates not confirmed yet!
The London Classic Car Show is the must-attend event for all discerning classic car buyers, collectors and enthusiasts.
Times:tba
Location: Olympia
Race Retro Stoneleigh
Date: 23rd-25th February 2024
Race Retro brings together over 24,000 fans, drivers, preparers, traders and enthusiasts to enjoy a weekend of everything you need to preparing for the motorsport season ahead. Times:Fri/Sat 9:30 to 5:30 Sun 9:30 to 4:30
Location: Stoneleigh Park
VolksWorld Show
16th-17th March 2024
At the VolksWorld Show there are 100s of show quality cars inside and out, club stands, traders and a whole floor of swapmeet tables is complimented with other VW related entertainment throughout the duration of the show.
Times: tbc
Location: Sandown Park, Esher
Practical Classics Restoration Show NEC
Date: 22nd-24th March 2024
Whether you are looking to reignite your passion for cars, finish a restoration project or simply want to reminisce with family and friends over the beautiful completed classic cars on display, this is a show not to be missed!
Times:09:00 to 17:30
Location: NEC, Birmingham West Midlands
Brooklands Mini Day
Date: 24th March 2024
Join Mini enthusiasts to celebrate the iconic Mini through the ages. A firm favourite of the calendar and a haven for all Mini fans, the site will be bustling with hundreds of Mini models, beautifully looked after by their dedicated owners.
Times:10am -5pm
Location: Brooklands Museum Weybridge
Brooklands Easter Classic Gathering
Date: 30th March 2024
Here classic enthusiasts will be in for a treat with hundreds of diverse vehicles displayed around the site! There will be live music and a barbeque as well as other additional food outlets, with a busy trade village alongside.
Times:10:00 to 5pm
Location: Brooklands Museum Weybridge
Goodwood Members Meeting
Date: 13th-14th April 2024
To continue the tradition of the 71 club motor sport events held at Goodwood from 1949-66, Goodwood Members Meet to open the historic motor racing season.
Times: tbc
Location: Goodwood circuit
Spring Scramble Bicester
Date: 21st April 2024
Join classic enthusiasts who live, breathe their passion for iconic cars.
Times: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road Bicester
DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL
Date: 4th-5th May 2024
As a firmly established classic car show, this event is a major fixture on the international historic racing calendar, attracting many thousands of spectators, hundreds of world-class historic racing cars and huge numbers of classic car club displays.
Times: tbc
Location: Donington, Derbyshire Region
Minis Himley Hall & Park
Date: 12th May 2024
Himley Hall & Park is an 18th Century building set amongst 180 acres of ‘Capability Brown’ landscaped parkland. These stunning grounds makes for a picturesque background for a classic Mini show.
Times:10am-4:0pm.
Location: Himley Hall, Birmingham
London to Brighton Classic Car Run
Date: 2nd June 2024
This Modern Classics Run, which launched last year, returns and is open to all vehicles manufactured between 1st June 1982 and 31st December 2002. The runs will all start from Brooklands Museum before splitting into different routes. Each route will enjoy a different stopping point including the Rural Life Living Museum, Parham House & Gardens, and The Wings Museum. The final destination will be Brighton’s iconic Madeira Drive.
Times: tba
Location: Brooklands museum to Brighton
CITY CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE LONDON
Date: 4th-6th June 2024
In 2024, this show will be introducing a third day, creating three subtly different themes for three different audiences:- VIP Preview Day, Style Edition Day and Supercar Day.
Times: 10am-5pm
BRITISH GRAND PRIX
Date: 7th July 2024
British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Times: tbc
Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire
VSCC Donnington Park
Date: 7th July 2024
The famous See Red Meeting returns in this special 90th anniversary year for the Vintage Sports-Car Club. With an eclectic mix of exciting racing and on-track displays, it is all set to be the highlight of the VSCC racing season.
Times: tbc
Location: Donington Park
GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED
Date: 11th-14th July 2024
The Festival of Speed is the largest motoring garden party in the world!
A real unique summer weekend that brings together an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars and motorsport Royalty.
Times: tbc
Location: Goodwood House nr Chichester
Supercar Weekend Beaulieu
Date: 3rd-4th August 2024
The world’s most prestigious supercars unleash their horsepower through the grounds of Beaulieu at this very special event, returning for it’s fourth year.
Times:10am – 6pm
Location: Beaulieu Brockenhurst
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC
Date: 23rd-25th August 2024
Silverstone Classic is a spectacular historic motor racing event at the world famous circuit, free access to the paddocks and grandstands, displays from over 100 car clubs featuring more than 10,000 classic cars over the weekend.
Times: tbc
Location: Silverstone
Carfest Hampshire
Date: 23rd-25th August 2024
The iconic CarFest at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire.
Time: tbc
Location: Laverstoke Park Farm Overton
SALON PRIVE BLENHEIM
Date: 30th-31st August 2024
Salon Privé is a must-attend series of events for any car enthusiast or aficionado. Held annually within the grounds of Britain’s Greatest Palace, Blenheim Palace, Salon Privé is firmly established as the UKs most exclusive premium-automotive event.
Times:11am-5pm
Location: Blenheim Palace
GOODWOOD REVIVAL
Date: 6th-8th September 2024
The Revival is the only sporting event in the world set entirely to a period them with cars on show from the era of 1948-1966. Every year, spectators and competitors take a magical step back in time by getting into the effervescent Goodwood spirit.
Times: tbc
Location: Goodwood nr Chichester
Classic and retro show Trentham Gardens Staffs
Date: 15th September 2024
Trentham makes for a fantastic day out, with the Garden Centre and shops outside the entrance, the onsite cafe/restaurant, and our great selection of shopping stalls, food trucks and entertainment.
Times:10.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Trentham Gardens on A34 near Stoke
LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW NEC
Date: 8th-10th November 2024
The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery, is now the largest meet of classic car clubs in the World. The event showcases over 2,500 classic motors covering a staggering one million square feet and prides itself on being a hub for 300 car and bike clubs to come together before the classics go into store.
Times: tbc
Location: NEC, Birmingham