Salon Privé will return to Blenheim Palace from 2 to 6 September 2026, bringing its mix of concours-level classic cars, modern performance machinery, hospitality and luxury lifestyle exhibitors back to one of Britain’s grandest settings.
The event enters its 21st year with an expanded five-day programme and an expected attendance of around 30,000 guests.
Blenheim Palace hosts a broader 2026 programme
The UNESCO World Heritage Site will again provide the formal backdrop for Salon Privé, with the palace lawns used for concours entries, supercar displays, parades and a lifestyle village.
Two new automotive galleries are planned as focal points on the lawn, giving visitors a more structured way to view curated supercar and hypercar displays during the week.
The concours opens with classic car debuts and specialist judging
The Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients begins on Wednesday 2 September, with 11 classes covering themes such as the Golden Age of Motoring, 80 Years of Bristol Cars, Supercar Icons of the 80s and 90s, and Glorious GTs.
Many of the cars are expected to make their UK debut at the event, with judging handled by an international panel of experts.
Thursday 3 September continues the concours programme with parades and key prize presentations, including class awards and the People’s Choice award.
Ladies’ Day, club cars and a major weekend supercar gathering
Friday 4 September is Ladies’ Day by Boodles, combining fashion, hospitality and performance cars on the palace lawns.
The day will include the Boodles Best Hat Competition alongside a display of contemporary supercars.
Saturday 5 September brings the Salon Privé Club Trophy presented by Lockton, with more than 1,500 privately owned sports cars, supercars and hypercars expected to take part.
The format is designed to be more festival-like, with parades, live presentations and a broader family-friendly atmosphere.
Supercar Sunday closes the week with cars for show and sale
Sunday 6 September sees the return of Supercar Sunday and Lifestyle Clubs Day, gathering leading UK supercar and lifestyle clubs at Blenheim Palace.
The Concours de Vente also returns, presenting notable classic cars offered for sale by specialist dealers and judged by an expert panel.
Alongside the cars, the Salon Privé lifestyle village will host luxury brands and vendors, with names including Boodles, Pommery and Vertu adding to the event’s hospitality and shopping element.
Tickets for Salon Privé 2026 start from £60 for entry, with luxury hospitality packages priced up to £645.
For collectors, enthusiasts and anyone who prefers their car events with proper hospitality, Salon Privé remains one of the UK’s most polished ways to see significant machinery in a setting that suits it.
