The UK hosts a wide range of classic car shows each year, from major international events to smaller regional gatherings.

Based in the South of England, I’ve highlighted my local favourites alongside some other notable events across the country. Some dates are still to be confirmed and may be subject to change.

Explore the classic car shows taking place in 2026 below - many with Minis in mind!

January

Thursday 1 January
Brooklands New Year’s Day Classic Gathering

Sunday 25 January
BMC Mini Fair at Bingley Hall

March

Sunday 22 March
Brooklands Mini Day

April

Saturday 4 April
Brooklands Easter Classic Gathering

Highlights from the event in 2025: Brooklands Easter Classic Gathering 2025

Sunday 12 April
Lincoln Big Mini Day

Sunday 26 April
Guildford Lions Classic Car Display

Thoughts from last year’s event: Guildford Lions Classic Car Display 2025

May

Saturday 2 - Monday 4 May
Cornish Mini Club Riviera Run

Highlights from the 2024 CMC Riviera Run: Cornish Mini Club Riviera Run 2024

Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May
Eastbourne Magnificent Motors

Some snaps from the 2025 event: Eastbourne Magnificent Motors 2025

Sunday 10 May
British Mini Day at Himley Hall

Sunday 10 May
Basingstoke Festival of Transport (date to be confirmed)

2025 highlights: Basingstoke Festival of Transport 2025

Saturday 16 May
Mini Day 2026, Hollyfield Road, Surbiton (date to be confirmed)

Read a blog about the 2025 event here: Mini Day 2025

Monday 25 May
Brooklands Best of British

June

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June
Cars at the Castle, Hever Castle, Kent

Highlights from day one of Cars at the Castle last year: Cars at the Castle 2025

Sunday 14 June
MCR National Mini Day at Beaulieu

See our photos and recap from the day: National Mini Day 2025

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June
Heartbeat Vehicle Rally, Goathland

July

Sunday 5 July
National Metro and Mini Show at the British Motor Museum

Highlights from the 2024 National Mini & Metro Show: The National Mini & Metro Show 2024

Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July
Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sunday 19 July
Appledore Village Classic Car Show

Snaps from the 2025 show: Appledore Village Car Show 2025

Sunday 26 July
Brooklands Summer Classic Gathering and Autojumble

Highlights from last year's gathering: Brooklands Summer Classic Gathering 2025

Sunday 26 July
Sherborne Classic and Supercars Show

August

Sunday 9 August
Cranleigh Lions Classic Car Show and Autojumble

See photos and recap from last year: Cranleigh Lions Classic Car Show 2025

Saturday 15 August
The Capel Show

Read 2025 blog here: The Capel Show 2025

Sunday 23 August
Minis at Goodwood

Sunday 23 August
Mini Festival, Brands Hatch (date to be confirmed)

Check out the 2025 show: Brands Hatch Mini Festival 2025

Saturday 29 - Monday 31 August
Hellingly Festival of Transport, near Hailsham (dates to be confirmed)

Highlights from 2025 Hellingly Festival of transport: Hellingly Festival of Transport 2025

September

Sunday 6 September
Minis by the Sea, Worthing (date to be confirmed)

2025 event recap: Minis by the Sea 2025

Sunday 6 September
Edenbridge Classic Car Show

Sunday 13 September
Kent Classic Car Show, Aylesford

Sunday 13 September
BMC Mini Fest at Stanford Hall

Friday 18 - Sunday 20 September
Goodwood Revival

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September
IOW Adventure with West Country Minis

Sunday 27 September
OhSoRetroShow, Margate

October

Sunday 11 October
Brooklands Motorsport Day

Highlights from last year: Brooklands Motorsport Day 2025