About
First introduced in 2021, the Festival of Motoring was created to celebrate the enjoyment of driving and the wide variety of vehicles that make up today's motoring community. The event welcomes everything from classic and vintage cars to modern sports and performance vehicles, creating a diverse and exciting gathering for enthusiasts. Throughout the festival, participants take part in a programme of organised activities that showcase the best driving routes on the Island. These often include scenic drives across the countryside, special runs on iconic roads such as the Sloc Road, memorable laps of the world-famous TT Mountain Course as part of a supervised motorcade and a closed road run on the world famous TT mountain section.
Public displays are also an important part of the event. Vehicles are showcased at locations around the Island, allowing visitors and residents to see an impressive collection of cars up close and meet the owners who have travelled to take part. The festival also includes visits to local motoring attractions, track experiences and social gatherings where participants can relax and share their passion for cars. From scenic tours to special events and evening functions, the Festival of Motoring offers a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved.
Whether you are joining the event with your own vehicle or simply coming along to see the cars on display, the Isle of Man Festival of Motoring provides a memorable way to experience the Island's motoring culture and its world-renowned roads.
Theme for 2026 is Best of British.
Where to see the cars, and when :-
- Thursday 17 September - Peel, where the cars will be on display around Fenella Beach, East Quay and Shore Road from 12:00 to 14:00.
- Friday 18 September - Isle of Man Motor Museum in Jurby. Around half the cars are expected to drop by throughout the day, though arrivals will be spread out rather than at set times.
- Saturday 19 September - Catch a select group of cars at Jurby Circuit from 09:00 to 11:00, then see all event cars on Douglas Promenade from 12:00 to 15:00 for the Static Car Display and Sporting Bears Dream Rides.
- Sunday 20 September - The grand finale. See the cars gather at the TT Grandstand from 09:00 to 10:00, before they set off on a rolling motorcade along the TT course to Ramsey from 10:00 to 11:30. The cars will remain around Ramsey through the afternoon, before finishing up in the TT Pitlanes late afternoon.
Note: This schedule is provisional and subject to change. For more information go to https://www.iommotoringevents.com/festival-of-motoring-2026
