Listing All Classic and Vintage Motor Car Shows in the UK
Classic Motor Car Shows in August
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Leeds Classic Car Show
- Date: 30 August 2026 End Date: 30 August 2026
- Event Description: The second year of this family friendly event at this new location all marques of classic vehicles are welcome, easy access off the A58 (Wetherby Road) excellent facilities on site at the Milk Churn serving hot drinks and Gelato & hot food available on site.
- Car Type: all classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 140
- Times:10:00 to 4pm
- Location: See above
- Area: Yorkshire Region: North East
- Organisation: MG Owners Club
Ormskirk Motor Fest Lancs
- Date: 30 August 2026 End Date: 30 August 2026
- Event Description: We are delighted to announce that we can now open for entries for the 13th edition Ormskirk Motorfest., which returns to Ormskirk Town Centre – Sunday 30th August 2026. We will return to the use of Aughton St and Moor St centred on Ormskirk’s Famous Clock Tower with additional display areas in Coronation Park. The event will start with a drive through West Lancashire – our Ormskirk Touring Assembly, where you will finish by assembling in your allocated display location in either the Town Centre or the Park.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: tba
- Times:11:00 am to 4pm
- Location: Ormskirk Town Centre see above
- Area: Lancashire Region: North West
- Organisation: Aintree circuit Club
Little Gransden Air & Car Show Cambridgeshire
- Date: 30 August 2026 End Date: 30 August 2026
- Event Description: Superb air displays and on the ground everything from classic cars to craft shows all set in the beautiful open countryside here at Little Gransden Airfield near Sandy in Bedfordshire. Refreshments and bar will be available, as usual.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: max 250
- Times:From 10.00am end flying 5:15
- Location: Little Gransden airfield
- Area: Cambridgeshire Region: East
- Organisation: Little Gransden Air & Car Show
Bexhill Sussex Classic and Custom Car Show
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: Bexhill 100 Motoring Club presents The Classic and Custom Car Show, held at the Polegrove Recreation Ground Bexhill on Sea. Bexhill on Sea being the birthplace of British Motor Racing back in 1902. Last year over 500 classic and custom cars attended along with many trade stalls. Much of the proceeds from this event go to local charities. £11,000 donated last year.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: max 550
- Times:10am - 4pm
- Location: Polegrove Recreation Ground, Bexhill on Sea
- Area: Sussex Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Bexhill 100 Motoring Club
Apedale Classic Cars & Steam Trains Staffs
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: The Classic Car Show at the Apedale Valley Light Railway (AVLR) has been running for many years. Last year we saw the biggest turn out with 130 vehicles attending and 15 stationary engines. For 2027, we are offering exhibitors the option of a gentle drive through the local countryside prior to exhibiting at the railway. People wishing to attend only the show can arrive from 9am.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: last year show 130
- Times:11:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Apedale Valley Railway, Loomer Road, Chesterton
- Area: Staffordshire Region: North West
- Organisation: Apedale light railway Newcastle Staffs
Hazlemere Fete Buckinghamshire
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: Local community fete held annually on August Bank Holiday Monday each year. Entry and parking are free and there are no entry fees for Classic cars being displayed. This attracts up to 5,000 visitors.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: lots
- Times:Noon - 5pm
- Location: In the grounds of Sir William Ramsay School
- Area: Buckinghamshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Hazlemere Fete Buckinghamshire
Heritage Transport Festival Bucks
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: Our Pre-1978 Classic Car Rally is part of our Heritage Transport Festival Weekend and is always a great day out for the whole familyand attracts around 80+ cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles! Come and help us celebrate our Big Birthday! With all available locomotives in steam - including Met 1 and Wightwick Hall 6989. The whole railway site is open including the Visitor Centre, Railway Museum and Travelling Post Office, along with steam train rides and miniature railway. Set within a 25 acre site amongst rolling Buckinghamshire countryside, you can be assured of a fabulous day, full of things to do and see for all the family!
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 200
- Times:10.30am-5pm
- Location: Station Road Quainton Nr Aylesbury
- Area: Buckinghamshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Rotary of Gosport Vehicle Rally
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: This will be our 67th Rally held at Stokes Bay. We have 200 vehicle approximately and hope this year we have a record amount of vehicles. There are prizes for the best cars in their class and an overall winner in the show. Plus an extra supprise winner.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 200 plus
- Times:11:30am to 16:00
- Location: Entrance half way along Stokes Bay Gosport
- Area: Hampshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Gosporteers & Rotary of Gosport
Folkestone Grand "Oldtimer" Classic car Rally Kent
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: A Seaside Celebration of Classic Cars Join us on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August 2026, from 10am to 4pm for a spectacular car meet like no other – right on Folkestone’s renowned Leas clifftop seafront. Whether you're a classic car enthusiast, a rally regular, or just looking for a brilliant day out, the Folkestone Oldtimer Car Rally is the perfect way to spend your summer bank holiday.
- Car Type: All Classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 432
- Times:10am to 4pm
- Location: The bandstand, The Leas, Folkestone
- Area: Kent Region: South East
- Organisation: Grand Oldtimer Rally Folkestone Kent
Birmingham Trauma Centre Car show Herefordshire
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: Inaugural Fund Raiser - A Social Car Gathering in aid of Major Trauma Centre (MTC), Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.Food and Drink available. You may have seen this MTC featured on television, in the nationally acclaimed documentary series ‘999: Critical Condition’ which airs on Channel 5. It offers a powerful and honest insight into the exceptional skill, resilience and compassion that Queen Elizabeth Hospital staff demonstrate every day, often in very challenging circumstances.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: tba
- Times:10am - 16.00pm
- Location: The Verzon House Hotel, Hereford Road, Ledbury
- Area: Herefordshire Region: South West
- Organisation: Private Fund Raise for Bham Major Trauma Centre
August Scramble Bicester
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: Join us to live, breathe and experience historic motoring at its best as part of the Autumn Scramble.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 1000s
- Times:9.00AM - 4.00PM
- Location: Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road Bicester
- Area: Oxfordshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Bicester Heritage
Cowley Classic Car Show Oxford
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: A charity event featuring vehicles produced in Oxfordshire but open to all makes and models of cars, vans, trucks and motorbikes. There are three charities supported this year.Cutteslowe Park lies to the north of the Oxford Northern By-Pass (A40).
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: Over 250 vehicles
- Times:10am - 3pm
- Location: Notcutts garden centre
- Area: Oxfordshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Rotary Retro Automobile Fellowship
Hellingly Festival of Transport
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club Hellingly Festival of Transport in Broad Farm, Hellingly, East Sussex.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:
- Location: Broad Farm, Hellingly
- Area: Sussex Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Eastbourne historic vehicle club
Durham City Classic Car Gala
- Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
- Event Description: Is there a more thrilling sight on our highways and byways than seeing a classic car from your youth or from a great movie? Then, just imagine over one hundred classic cars of all ages, makes and models set to the historic backdrop of Durham City Centre. There will be Food stalls, a street market as well as the regular City Centre businesses and local market traders.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 100
- Times:11am - 4pm
- Location: Durham City Centre
- Area: Durham Region: North East
- Organisation: Durham City Classic Car Gala
West Somerset Railway Steam Fayre & Vintage Rally
- Date: 02 August 2027 End Date: 03 August 2027
- Event Description: ***The WSRA has taken the positive decision to pause the 2026 Rally***, giving our incredible volunteers a well-earned year’s break after their tireless commitment and enthusiasm over recent years.Maybe back in 2027*** Celebrate local farming heritage with working displays, vintage tractors, Land Rovers, and stationary engines. Reminisce over vintage buses, lorries and emergency vehicles. We offer something for all the family including children’s entertainments; crafts and market stalls; railway exhibits; arena parades and a refreshment tent selling local ales & ciders.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 200 plus assorted makes and models.
- Times:10:00 to 5pm
- Location: Norton Fitzwarren fields
- Area: Somerset Region: South West
- Organisation: West Somerset Railway Association
Firle Vintage Summer Fair Sussex
- Date: 09 August 2027 End Date: 11 August 2027
- Event Description: ***Not being held in 2026 but maybe returning in 2027***After a successful weekend last year, with an amazing 15,000 visitors over two days, the Vintage fair will be back at Firle Park with the stunning backdrop of our Vintage car show & Firle Place. Located in the quintessentially English South Downs, Firle Vintage Fair is a celebration of the beauty and antiquities of the past. Featuring a host of cherry-picked vintage and antique stalls including; French Brocante, haberdashery and fashion, country interiors and gardenia. Plus original 1880 Victoriana fair rides and croquet games on the lawns.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: Unknown
- Times:10am to 5pm
- Location: Firle park Near Lewes East Sussex
- Area: Sussex Region: London+South East
- Organisation: firle vintage events
Classic and retro show Kelmarsh Hall Northants
- Date: 10 August 2027 End Date: 10 August 2027
- Event Description: ***No confirmed 2026 dates yet*** Northamptonshire Signature Classic & Performance Motor Show Kelmarsh Hall
- Car Type: All Classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 500+
- Times:10.00am - 4.00pm
- Location: Holdenby House, Holdenby Road, Northampton
- Area: Northamptonshire Region: East Midlands
- Organisation: Classic Motor Events Limited
Toyota Day at The Motorist Leeds
- Date: 10 August 2027 End Date: 10 August 2027
- Event Description: To celebrate 60 years of Toyota in the UK we are having a huge get together and everyone is welcome. If you own a 60s Corona or a brand new Yaris bring it along and meet like minded people.
- Car Type: Toyota
- Number of Cars Attending: tba
- Times:10.00-16.00
- Location: The Motorist Yorkshire
- Area: Yorkshire Region: North East
- Organisation: Toyota Enthusiasts Club
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC
- Date: 22 August 2027 End Date: 24 August 2027
- Event Description: ***No confirmed 2026 dates yet for this event***The packed weekend of the Silverstone Classic provides spectacular historic motor racing on 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, plus interactive driving activities and dynamic demonstrations. Theres plenty of entertainment to enjoy too, with live music from headline acts, air displays, a vintage fun fair, and a shopping village… all included in the ticket price. Its an event for the whole family.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 4000+
- Times:
- Location: Silverstone
- Area: Northamptonshire Region: East Midlands
- Organisation: Silverstone circuit
Brill show Buckinghamshire
- Date: 24 August 2027 End Date: 24 August 2027
- Event Description: ***Brill classic car show are taking a year off after 20 years, to work on Festival 2027***, which will celebrate 60 years of our club and will be our 21st Festival. We hope to see many of our regulars back in "27" to the same venue, with a new and efreshed format.Thanks, Brill festival committee. In it's 20th year this is a very relaxed and informal gathering of classic cars, sports cars, bikes, scooters and anything of interest that people are prepared to bring along from noon onwards on the Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend. Attendance grows most years and so weather willing, we are looking at 200 – 250 cars for this years event. Entry and parking is FREE, with a shaky bucket collection on exit to help keep the cricket ground in lovely condition. There is no need to book. There will be loads to do including rides, attractions, assorted stalls and refreshments, kids area, 40+ real ales and ciders, street food, all day music etc. And all in the picturesque hilltop village of Brill, Bucks
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 200-250
- Times:Cars from 12.00 noon onwards
- Location: Brill Between Bicester and Thame
- Area: Buckinghamshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Brill sports and social club
