1st January, 2023
New Year’s Day Classic Vehicle Gathering
Brooklands Museum, Surrey
With over 1,000 Classic vehicles displayed on site, live music and a winter barbeque and other additional food outlets, there will be something for everybody amongst the vast and diverse displays of classics all descending on Brooklands to kick start 2023 in style.
12th - 15th January, 2023
Autosport International
NEC, Birmingham
For trade, industry, competitors and fans alike, the 2023 show promises a greater variety of content than ever before (he first 2 days will be trade-focused, featuring the Autosport Engineering show and the Motorsport Business Forum. ). The trade networking opportunities, Autosport Engineering Show, Performance and Tuning Car Show and Live Action Arena will be a core part of the relaunch.
2nd - 3rd January, 2023 - OVO Hydro, Glasgow
7th - 7th January, 2023 - The O2, London
14th - 15th January, 2023 - AO Arena, Manchester
21st - 22nd January, 2023 - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
(for Birmingham - see April)
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Fans of all ages will be dazzled as they watch the iconic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks light up the floor in this one-of-a-kind, high-energy Glow Party experience when the huge rip-roaring trucks roll into the AO Arena. The thrilling new experience brings audiences the only opportunity to watch their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks - Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Boneshaker™, Bigfoot® and more, plus the all-new Gunkster™ - LIGHT UP the floor in outrageous monster trucks competitions and battles.
24th - 26th February, 2023
The London Classic Car Show
Olympia, London
After a two-year enforced break, the capital’s premier event for discerning classic car enthusiasts returns to Olympia in true style, kicking-off the 2023 season with a glittering array of must-see attractions.
Providing visitors inspired by all of the eye-catching special displays with a wonderful opportunity to join the thriving classic car movement, the show will also see a collection of 100 fine and varied classic and collector’s cars coming under the Historics hammer on Saturday 25th February.
23rd February, 2023
VSCC Pomeroy Trophy
Silverstone, Northants
Everything from pre-war racers to modern day saloons and supercars, VSCC kicks off the race season with the historic Pomeroy Trophy.
26th February, 2023
4x4 Expo
Stafford County Showground, West Midlands
Britain’s biggest & best Indoor 4×4 show
12th March, 2023
Ultimate Dubs
Telford, Shropshire
The UK's largest Indoor VAG enthusiast's event, bringing together the Ultimate VW, Audi, Seat & Skoda Show Cars from all over Europe under one roof.
24th - 26th March, 2023
Classic Car & Restoration Show
NEC, West Midlands
The event brings together 1000+ cars on display; 150+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers and lots more.
26th March, 2023
The Fast Show
Santa Pod, Northants
Welcome to The Fast Show at Santa Pod Raceway, the first performance and modified car event on the calendar. Featuring huge club stand displays, Run What Ya Brung, Sports Compact Drag Racing, Drift Rides, Stunt Displays, Jet Car, Trade Village, Caterers, Fun Fair Rides and much more. There’s something for everyone whether your car is about “show” or “go”, a modified hot-hatch, a retro classic or a supercar.
15th - 16th April, 2023
Goodwood 80th Members’ Meeting
Goodwood, West Sussex
A thrilling weekend of epic motor racing, high speed track demonstrations and fun-packed festivities - exclusively open to members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club community.
8th April, 2023
Easter Classic Gathering
Brooklands, Surrey
With over 1,000 Classic vehicles displayed on site, live music and a barbeque and other food outlets, there will be something for everybody amongst the diverse displays of classics.
15th - 16th April, 2023
Adventure Overland Show - Spring Edition
Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Warwickshire
Directly alongside the Adventure Overland Show will be its sister event, the International Campervan Show featuring mainly 2WD vehicles. This effectively means that visitors pay just one price, basically 2 shows for the price of 1.
Bringing together those of us who love exploring the great outdoors, the joint event includes two full days of free-to-attend seminars (presented by both professional and amateur speakers), spanning a host of subjects covering 4x4s, 2WD campervans, adventure bikes and expedition trucks, traders galore including campervan and truck conversion specialists, clubs & their fire-pits, "Bushcraft For Kids", incredible display vehicles, the "Travel Author's Zone" complete with book signings, the "Adventure Bike Zone" and various interactive workshops ... basically it's the biggest and best event of its type in the land!
15th - 16th April, 2023 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Fans of all ages will be dazzled as they watch the iconic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks light up the floor in this one-of-a-kind, high-energy Glow Party experience when the huge rip-roaring trucks roll into the AO Arena. The thrilling new experience brings audiences the only opportunity to watch their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks - Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Boneshaker™, Bigfoot® and more, plus the all-new Gunkster™ - LIGHT UP the floor in outrageous monster trucks competitions and battles.
28th - 30th April, 2023
Fully Charged LIVE UK South
Farnborough International Exhibition Centre
Fully Charged LIVE is the biggest of its kind in the world, with every type and size of electric vehicle including more than 100 electric cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds, bicycles, trikes, scooters, skateboards, classics, and concepts on show. Visitors to the show can also take part in thousands of test drives; soak up knowledge from an independent team of home energy advisors; and enjoy more than 50 live clean living theatre sessions.
29th April, 2023
Auto Italia
Brooklands, Surrey
One of the biggest events celebrating the UK’s obsession with all things Italian. With a great selection of vehicles from Lamborghini, Maserati, Ferrari, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Abarth, there will be something for everyone to look at. Owners of Italian cars are welcome to bring it on the day, to join in with the fun.
5th - 7th May, 2023
Nostalgia Nationals
Santa Pod, Northants
The 28th annual Nostalgia Nationals, supported by the NSRA. Pre-’73 RWYB for Hot Rods, Kustoms and Street Machines alongside traditional front-engine Dragsters, Competition Altereds and early Doorslammer race cars. Live entertainment, trade stands and ‘power parking’ show area.
7th - 8th May, 2023
Gaydon Land Rover Show
British Motor Museum, Warwickshire
The show boasts hundreds of these cars including Defenders, Series 1-3, Discoverys, Range Rovers and many more. Tickets include entry to the Museum and Collections Centre – home to many more Land Rovers and over 400 historic British cars!
Enthusiasts of Land Rovers love the show and it is one of the biggest Land Rover weekends in the calendar.
7th May, 2023
Best of British
Brooklands Museum, Surrey
The big weekend of King Charles III's Coronation will see Brooklands celebrate the Best of British - from British manufaturing down to one of our best-loved characters Paddington joining in the action. There will be a host of British built vehicles, from the pre-war Alvis, Norton and Sunbeam right through to the latest Jaguar models, as well as a full-range of MG models.
13th - 14th May, 2023
Spring Autojumble
Beaulieu, Hampshire
Spring Autojumble is the one-stop-shop for all your classic motoring needs. With hundreds of stands packed with spare parts, books, automobilia, model cars and much more.
14th May, 2023
JapShow
Santa Pod, Northants
No matter what you like about the scene there is something for everyone with the relaxed pace of the Show Paddock, car displays and trade area, and for those that like the faster side of life there is public Run What Ya Brung open to everyone including bikes.
19th - 21st May, 2023
Fully Charged LIVE UK North
Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate
Fully Charged LIVE is the biggest of its kind in the world, with every type and size of electric vehicle including more than 100 electric cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds, bicycles, trikes, scooters, skateboards, classics, and concepts on show. Visitors to the show can also take part in thousands of test drives; soak up knowledge from an independent team of home energy advisors; and enjoy more than 50 live clean living theatre sessions.
19th - 21st May, 2023
VW Breakout
Santa Pod, Northants
A three-day relaxed weekend VW Festival. With all the elements of the shows we all know and love! Quarter mile track action features Doorslammer Drag Racing, alongside Show & Shine, Traders, Fun Fair and Bar meaning you can enjoy the later evenings camping with friends!
4th June, 2023
National Metro & Mini Show
British Motor Museum, Warwickshire
The main event of the year for owners of Metros, classic Minis and modern MINIs. Hundreds of cars make a fantastic display outside the Museum. There is even have a chance for you to get competitive with competitions and awards such as a concours and Show’n’Shine.
10th - 11th June, 2023
Classic & Vintage Commercial Show
British Motor Museum, Warwickshire
A rare opportunity to see the heavy vehicles that used to roll along our roads. The display ranges from vans such as Ford Transits, Morris Minors and J Types, to lighter lorries from Austin, Bedford, Dodge and Ford Thames to heavier lorries such as AECs, Atkinsons, ERFs, Fodens and Leylands. Also don't miss the large commercial vehicle related autojumble.
13th - 16th June, 2023
Festival of Speed
Goodwood, West Sussex
The Festival of Speed is motorsport's ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport. Nowhere else will you get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who made them famous.
17th - 18th June, 2023
American Speedfest 10
Brands Hatch, Kent
The Biggest celebration of American-fuelled motoring, music and racing in the UK.
17th - 18th June, 2023
Thruxton Historic
Thruxton, Hampshire
The 2 day meeting brings legendary machines and racers to the fastest race circuit in the UK. The grids will showcase some of the finest historic motor racing in the country with a total of 12 races will be held across the two days.
18th June, 2023
Retro Show
Santa Pod, Northants
The Retro Show is a classic car and bike show with a difference: Unlike most car shows where you park up in a field and sip tea, this is an action-packed day where you can take part in the racing and show & shine whatever type of retro machinery you have. Retro Show is open to all retro vehicles including cars, bikes, scooters and lorries from the 1950’s through the 1980’s to 2000.
1st - 2nd July, 2023
Billing Off Road Show
Little Houghton, Northampton
A fun weekend with off road driving courses, autojumble, trade stands and more.
2nd July, 2023
National Austin Seven Rally
Beaulieu, Hampshire
Austin Sevens from across the United Kingdom gathering in the Beaulieu parkland. The Pre-War Austin Seven Club is celebrating 100 years of one of the world’s best-loved cars. The event will be full of activities, including an Austin autojumble, driving skills tests and a concours competition, with plenty of trophies to be won. All Austin 7s are welcome (no need to be a club member).
7th-9th July, 2023
Formula 1 British Grand Prix
Silverstone, Northants
After a record-breaking attendance in 2021, The Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix returns as the biggest and fastest sporting event in the UK. It’s an unrivalled weekend festival of limitless fun, energy and entertainment with plenty of on and off-track action.
7th - 9th July
Dragstalgia
Santa Pod, Northants
A vintage lifestyle weekend dedicated to race cars, bikes and hot rods from a bygone era. Enjoy Championship racing with the headlining Cannonball class for supercharged nitro and alcohol fuelled Altereds and Funny Cars, period correct Gasser Circus, invited historic bikes and lots more. See vehicles from Santa Pod’s illustrious history return to the strip. Plus live music*, Jet Car, Show & Shine with the NSRA, Cracklefest, beer festival and much more.
9th July, 2023
Simply Land Rover
Beaulieu, Hampshire
Point your Land Rover in the direction of Beaulieu for Simply Land Rover, and head over to the New Forest for spare parts buying opportunities, off-roading experiences and a packed line-up of Landies.
Tickets will include entrance to the rest of the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Little Beaulieu, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey and its grounds and gardens.
9th July, 2023
BMC & Leyland show
British Motor Museum, Warwickshire
Celebrate the best of the British motor industry and see hundreds of vehicles produced by pre-BMC companies, BMC, British Leyland and Rover Group at the British Motor Museum. This is a must-see for any fans of classic British marques. We have a huge variety of vehicles on display covering everything from Morris Mini Minors to Rover 800s.
21st - 23rd July, 2023
Bug Jam
Santa Pod, Northants
A true VW festival in every sense of the word, with a vibrant and fun atmosphere, bringing to life the very essence of VW and Campervan culture. Europe’s largest VW Show incorporates an eclectic mix of all things VW, with Drag Racing, Run What Ya Brung, Music, Show & Shine, Comedy, Stunt Displays, Fun Fair, massive Trade Village, Retrojumble and much more.
23rd July, 2023
Old Ford Rally & Rootes Heritage Day
British Motor Museum, Warwickshire
All kinds of Classic Fords come together and celebrate at the British Motor Museum. See a great variety of pre-1995 vehicles with Ford engines including Anglias, Capris, Cortinas, Escorts, Fiestas, Granadas, Model Ts, Zephyrs and Zodiacs.
29th July, 2023
Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional
Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire
The Festival of the Unexceptional showcases much maligned and long forgotten ‘ordinary’ classic cars and commercial vehicles of the late 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s, Festival of the Unexceptional remains the only concours to celebrate the everyday cars we all know and love.
12th August, 2023
Best of British
Santa Pod, Northants
What better way to celebrate the pinnacle of British engineering than with a cavalcade of British cars at Santa Pod Raceway. Whether you’re an enthusiast of the classics or the contemporary they’ll be plenty for you to see.
13th August, 2023
Retro Rides Gathering
Mallory Park, Leicestershire
The show will be the usual Retro Rides Gathering magic, track time, club stands, retro parking, weekend camping, tat auction, and all the good things you expect from a Retro Rides event.
13th August, 2023
The Ultimate Show
Exhibition Centre, Kings Docks, Liverpool
The event showcases a range of the best Modified, Performance, Retro and Supercars from across Europe. Along with this the day will be filled with entertainment, and some of the industries experts and traders.
25th - 27th August, 2023
CarFest
Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire
This year’s festival weekends promise to bring us all together, to admire the fastest cars, enjoy performances from some of UK’s best artists, bands and DJ’s, get involved in incredible food demonstrations and meet a host of the UK’s TV, theatre, music and sports legends
25th - 27th August, 2023
Silverstone Festival
Silverstone, Northants
The Classic experience for the whole family over the August bank holiday weekend. The best line-up of thrilling motorsport from the ‘20s through to the ‘00s, incredible live music line-up, delicious festival food, and a packed programme of entertainment.
2nd - 3rd September
International Autojumble
Beaulieu, Hampshire
This long-awaited weekend of automotive enjoyment will bring together all manner of motoring spares, automobilia and historic vehicles for sale, with hundreds of stands to browse in the busy event fields. As the old saying goes, “If you can’t find it at Beaulieu it doesn’t exist!”
8th - 10th September, 2023
The Goodwood Revival
Goodwood, West Sussex
The world’s greatest historic motor race meeting, and the only sporting event of its kind to be staged entirely in a period theme. More than just an unrivalled weekend of historic racing, it is a whimsical step back in time; an immersive celebration of a less disposable world, where “make do and mend” was a way of life rather than a casual slogan.
10th September, 2023
The Concorde Classics Car Show
Eastleigh, Southampton
The Concorde Classics Car Show is in aid of Naomi House & Jacksplace hospices. The event will feature over 130 classic cars, a supercar display, a Ferrari display, movie and TV cars, including The Ghostbusters’ ‘Ectomobile’, a Top Gun motorbike replica, a James Bond Aston Martin DB5 and Herbie, to name a few, alongside the opportunity to meet The Stig and go on a dream car ride.
15th - 17th September, 2023
Hot Rod Drags
Santa Pod, Northants
Now celebrating the 34th annual Original Hot Rod Drags, supported by the NSRA. It’s a hot rod show at the race track! The usual, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ formula with Pre ’73 RWYB, invited race classes, Wild Bunch, fireworks and much more.
16th - 17th September, 2023
Adventure Overland Show - Late Summer Edition
Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Warwickshire
23rd - 24th September, 2023
Sywell Classic: Pistons & Props
Sywell Aerodrome, Northants
Watch amazing live action on the transformed ‘Racing Runway’ and ‘Sprint Strip’ with iconic Formula 1 cars, Hot Rods, Dragsters and Motorcycles all in action throughout the weekend. Up in the skies; expect to see a variety of breath taking aerial displays & acrobatics from a variety of display teams. With a vintage fun fair and shopping village, make a weekend of it as camping packages are available.
24th September, 2023
Simply British Classics
Beaulieu, Hampshire
All British classic car owners are invited to drive into the Beaulieu parkland and park up for what promises to be a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts. From Sunbeam, Austin, Riley and Triumph, to Alvis, Lagonda, Humber and more, any pre-2000 classic vehicle built in Britain, or by a British manufacturer, is welcome to join the display.
1st October, 2023
Das GTI Show
Santa Pod, Northants
Das Auto Show and GTI Festival join forces in 2023 to form Das GTI Show! A German car show at Santa Pod for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche and more. With German or VAG only RWYB plus Show & Shine Competition, Das Autotest and more.
8th October, 2023
JapShow Finale
Santa Pod, Northants
As the car show season closer Jap Show Finale is your last chance to get your car out there before winter draws in. There’s something for everyone with Show Paddock, public Run What Ya Brung open to everyone including bikes, Trade area and more! So leave those winter wheels off for the weekend and hit the strip at Santa Pod.
10th - 12th November, 2023
Classic Motor Show
NEC, West Midlands
The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show brings together a great array of classic car and motorcycle clubs along with their iconic classic and vintage cars and motorbikes, is an event not to be missed. It’s not just about the classics on display, as well as admiring these amazing vehicles, you can shop in the autojumble, or source parts from specialist traders.
