From little-known owner’s club events to the glamorous Goodwood Festival of Speed, the UK is full of meets and car shows throughout the year. Whether you’re an avid classic car enthusiast, or you’re looking for somewhere to show off your hard work at a UK modified car show, we’ve got details on all the best car shows in the UK. Read on for the only UK car show calendar you need in 2020.
Best Car Shows UK
Discover the nation’s best car shows you must visit this year, with our UK car show calendar.
February
16th – Dubfreeze 2020, Staffordshire County Showground
Featured event: 20-23rd – London Classic Car Show 2020
Venue: Olympia London
What is it: One of the most highly anticipated events of the year for classic car lovers, in 2020 Olympia London will host the 6th annual London Classic Car Show. Visitors can expect to see more than 500 cars, including some of the world’s finest classic cars available to purchase. Cars at the show will include Sir Sterling Moss’ Maserati 250F and Adrian Newey’s Lotus 49.
March
8th – Ultimate Dubs UK 2020, Telford International Centre
29th – Featured event: The Fast Show 2020
Venue: Santa Pod Raceway
What is it: The first performance car and modified car show of the year, The Fast Show 2020 hosts the elite in modified hot-hatches, retro classics, and supercars. The event includes thrilling track events, top DJ sets, and fun fare rides galore. Watch skilled biker Lee Bowers perform incredible tricks, and cars in daredevil stunt displays in the Live Action Arena.
April
Featured event: 4th – Spring Action Day
Venue: Castle Combe Circuit
What is it: Performance car fans will be in petrol head heaven at the Castle Combe Spring Action Day. The event offers thrilling track time, drift demonstrations, club displays and a show and shine competition. Bring your own performance cars along as well as enjoy the chance to drool over some incredible specimens at the show.
5th – Simply Aston Martin 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
19th – Elsecar at the Races 2020, Doncaster Racecourse
19th – Simply Audi 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
25th – Pure Ford, Castle Combe Circuit
May
2nd-3rd – 2020 BHP Performance Show, Lydden Hill Race Circuit
Featured Event: 3rd – Japfest Silverstone 2020
Venue: Silverstone Circuit
What is it: No list of the best car shows in the UK would be complete without paying homage to Japanese imports and Classic Japanese cars. Celebrating all that Japan has brought to the world of automotives, this event is Europe’s biggest Japanese car show. Watch incredible drift demonstrations and plenty more track action, and browse a collection of more than 4,000 Japanese cars on display.
3rd – Simply Ford 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
10th – British Mini Day 2020, Himley Hall
30th-31st – Modified Nationals 2020, Peterborough Showground
June
6th – JDMCombe, Castle Combe Circuit
7th – FittedUK 2020, Event City Trafford Centre Manchester
7th – Simply Porsche 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
14th – Mini Cooper Register Rally 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
19-21st – Players Classic 2020, Goodwood Motor Circuit
20th – Simply VW 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Featured Event: 21st – Hot Rod and Custom Drive-In Day 2020
Venue: Beaulieu National Motor Museum
What is it: Hosted on Father’s Day 2020, this Hot Rod and Custom event is the perfect occasion to browse some of the most popular dream cars. There will be a variety of American classics on display, including Mustangs and Camaros, and visitors are invited to bring along their own hot rod, custom, American, custom bike or pre-1980 classic cars for display. There will be plenty of live entertainment and a range of prizes up for grabs for best-dressed guests and various best car categories.
21st – National Metro & Mini Show 2020, British Motor Museum
27th – Mini and VW Bus Meet 2020, Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club
27th – Performance German Day 2020, Castle Combe Circuit
28th – Broke Boys at the Farm 4, Warwickshire Event Centre
28th – Simply Jaguar 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
July
5th – Gravity Show 2020, Stoneleigh Park
Featured event: 9-12th – Goodwood Festival of Speed
Venue: Goodwood Motor Circuit
What is it: If you go to just one car event this year, there’s a good chance it’s going to be this one. The highly-esteemed Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the most prestigious events of its kind, and sees the very best in car thrills. From Lewis Hamilton’s infamous donuts to the Bugatti Chiron debut, this festival has been leaving spectators gobsmacked for years.
12th – London Cartel International Auto Show 2020, Crystal Palace Park
12th – Simply Land Rover 1010, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
18th – Japfest Donington 2020, Donington Park Circuit
Featured event: 17-19th – F1 2020 British Grand Prix
Venue: Silverstone Circuit
What is it: This Northamptonshire venue has been hosting the British Grand Prix since 1948. Anyone with an interest in Formula 1 should see the home event at least once in their life, and experience the thrill of the race on one of the most iconic and technically challenging tracks. Silverstone is notorious for being one of the wettest tracks too, which always makes for an exciting race.
19th – Stance Fever – The Show 2020, Cressing Temple Barns
19th – Trax Donington, Donington Park Circuit
24-26th – C4R-FEST, Bolesworth Castle
25-26th – KMS Motorshow 2020, Quex Park
25th – Summer Action Festival 2020, Castle Combe Circuit
26th – Kulturschock Car Show 2020, Gateshead International Stadium
26th – Simply Japanese 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
August
7-9th – USC 2020, Official Santa Pod Raceway
Featured event: 8-9th – Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2020
Venue: Beaulieu National Motor Museum
What is it: Supercar enthusiasts will relish in the wealth of incredible cars on show at this annual event. Hear growling engines and watch as the cars unleash their horsepower and show what they’re capable of in the demonstrations. This family-friendly event sees some fantastic display cars including prestige and hypercar vehicles.
14-16th – VW T Chill 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
15th – The Ultimate Show 2020, Exhibition Centre Liverpool
16th – Japanese Performance Show 2020, Stoneleigh Park
Featured event: 20-23rd – The British Motor Show 2020
Venue: Farnborough International Exhibition Centre
What is it: The annual British Motor Show is a fantastic event for fans of impressive cars and bikes, who want to see more of what they can do. Watch stunt shows and product demonstrations, browse stunning classic cars, find out the latest news from car manufacturers, and have a go on the driving simulators.
23rd – Simply Mercedes 2020, Beaulieu National Motor Museum
28-30th – C4R-FEST, Laverstoke Park Farm
29-30th – Driffield Car Craze 2020, Driffield Showground
September
5th – Forge Action Day 2020, Castle Combe Circuit
Featured event: 11-13th – Goodwood Revival 2020
Venue: Goodwood Motor Circuit
What is it: This one of a kind event showcases the very best of racing from days gone by. Expect to see gorgeous vintage cars, period dress, war time music and 1940s era décor. This year, Goodwood Revival will commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE day with a grid walk, aircraft display, dancing, and a good old fashioned street party.
11-13th – Busfest, Three Counties Showground
12th – Mini Action Day 2020, Castle Combe Circuit
20th – Mini Fest at Stanford Hall 2020, Stanford Hall
October
4th – Trax Silverstone 2020, Silverstone Circuit
10th – Action Day Finale 2020, Castle Combe CircuitIf you’ll be attending an event this year and are considering putting your own car on display, get in touch with us here at Keith Michaels to discuss your insurance. We offer show car and low mileage discounts, so if your car only leaves the garage a few times a year, we will find the insurance you really need at the fairest price.