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

As we're based in the South of England, we've highlighted here some of our favourites locally.

Explore the classic car shows taking place in 2026 below - many with Mini's 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

Check out our highlights from this event in 2025: Brooklands Easter Classic Gathering 2025

Sunday 12 April
Lincoln Big Mini Day

Sunday 26 April
Guildford Lions Classic Car Display

Read our thoughts from last year’s event: Guildford Lions Classic Car Display 2025

May

Saturday 2 May
CMC Riviera Run (entire weekend)

Highlights from the Cornish Mini Club's Riviera Run 2024: Cornish Mini Club Riviera Run 2024

Sunday 3 May
Eastbourne Magnificent Motors

See what we got up to at the 2025 event: Eastbourne Magnificent Motors 2025

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

Our 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 and Sunday 14 June
Cars at the Castle, Hever Castle, Kent

Highlights from day one of Cars at the Castle: 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 and 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

Sunday 19 July
Appledore Village Classic Car Show

Read our thoughts from the 2025 show: Appledore Village Car Show 2025

Sunday 26 July
Brooklands Summer Classic Gathering and Autojumble

Highlights from this year's Summer Classic: 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 our photos and recap from the day: Cranleigh Lions Classic Car Show 2025

Saturday 15 August
The Capel Show

Read our 2025 blog here: The Capel Show 2025

Sunday 23 August
Minis at Goodwood

Sunday 23 August
Mini Festival, Brands Hatch

Check out the 2025 show: Brands Hatch Mini Festival 2025

Saturday 29 to 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

Saturday 19 September
IOW Adventure with West Country Minis (entire weekend)

Sunday 27 September
OhSoRetroShow, Margate

October

Sunday 11 October
Brooklands Motorsport Day

Highlights from the autumn motorsport event at Brooklands Museum: Brooklands Motorsport Day 2025