Hagerty’s mundane motoring festival to return to Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on Saturday 25th July 2026
Cars produced between 1971-2001 now eligible for the Concours de L’Ordinaire but be quick, entries close soon
Full day of events, displays and entertainment scheduled for the whole family
Early bird tickets now on sale!
Bicester Motion: 5th February 2026
The 2026 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional returns to its now familiar home at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on Saturday 25th July.
Now it its 12th year, the festival attracts owners and enthusiasts of mundane motors from around the world, becoming an annual pilgrimage for those who admire the brilliance of basic and understand the ace of base. From the family hatchback to saloons sporting brightly coloured ‘Limited Edition’ decals, the festival celebrates the cars that once filled driveways and supermarket car parks and today are rarities in their own right.
Tickets are already on sale, with a variety of options designed to suit everyone.
Early-Bird Tickets
Available until 15th February at just £20 per person.
Modern Car & Driver
Hagerty Drivers Club Members: Early Bird: £15 / Regular: £18.75
Non-members: Early Bird priced at £20 / Regular price (post February 15th) £25
Classic & Unexceptional Car & Driver
Hagerty Drivers Club members: Early bird: £15 / Regular: £18.75
Non-members: Early Bird: £20 / Regular: £25
Standard Tickets
Hagerty Drivers Club members: Early bird: £15 / Regular: £18.75
Non-members: Early Bird: £20 / Regular: £25
Note: Children under 15 can attend Festival of the Unexceptional free of charge
Entry for Concours De L'Ordinaire now open
For 2026, FOTU welcomes concours and display cars registered between 1971 to 2001, and that means cars with the ’new-style’ 51-plate are now eligible, making the panel of Unexceptional judges feel very old indeed.
Owners of unexceptional cars who want to see their beloved FOTU car in the spotlight can enter the Concours de L’Ordinaire, where expert judges look for the quirkiest, most charming, and true-to-original examples of unexceptional classics.
For hints and tips on a successful entry, owners are encouraged to read our Ultimate Guide to the Concours.
Hagerty Drivers Club Members Area
The 2026 Festival of the Unexceptional will feature a special hospitality area reserved for Hagerty Drivers Club members, but a small number of non-member tickets will also be released.
For just £15 per person (children go free with a paying adult) festival goers can enjoy:
Access to the Hagerty Drivers Club members area
A free drink of their choice from our licensed bar
Complimentary snacks throughout the day
Take advantage of comfy seating and a range of activities
Club membership is also available, with members being eligible for 25% off tickets (including on early bird rates). For more information visit the Hagerty Drivers Club website.
Gates will open on 25th July at 7.30am so that owners of unexceptional and classic vehicles can make the most of a day packed with events that will continue until 5pm. The live stage will be back with a host of speakers and entertainment, including live music and some very special guests. More details on special FOTU attractions and features will be announced soon.