At Wilton House, Wiltshire, UK
Derek Bell, Stefan Johansson and Valentino Balboni headline inaugural Concours des Légendes at Wilton House
A new kind of automotive gathering launches this summer at one of England’s finest country houses – bringing together the drivers, engineers, designers and test drivers who shaped the cars, not just the cars themselves.
Wilton House, near Salisbury, will host the inaugural Concours des Légendes on June 19–21, 2026 – an event that puts the people and stories behind the world’s most significant cars front and centre. Rather than lining vehicles up on a lawn for static admiration, Concours des Légendes is built around live talks, panels and narrated displays that give context to the machinery on show. The first speaker line-up brings together figures who didn’t just witness automotive history – they made it.
The Legends Stage: First names announced
Richard Attwood and Derek Bell will appear together on the Legends Stage to revisit the challenge of mastering the Porsche 917 during one of endurance racing’s most demanding eras. Attwood was central to Porsche’s first overall Le Mans victory in 1970; Bell went on to win the race five times, cementing his status as one of the sport’s most celebrated drivers.
Valentino Balboni, Lamborghini’s legendary development driver for four decades, will be on hand to discuss a career spent shaping cars from the Miura and Countach through to the Gallardo.
Stefan Johansson, former Ferrari and McLaren F1 driver and Le Mans winner, will appear both on stage and as an exhibiting artist, showcasing his bold, abstract motoring artwork across the event.
Leading automotive designers will also take part, including Peter Stevens, Frank Stephenson, Wayne Burgess and Ken Okuyama. Further names will be announced in the coming weeks.
Not a traditional concours
“This isn’t about lining cars up on a lawn. It’s about the people behind them, the decisions, the risks and the stories that shaped them. That’s what brings these cars properly to life.”
David Lillywhite, content curator
Alongside the Legends Stage, the event will feature narrated car displays explaining provenance, engineering and significance; curated owner stories presented in partnership with Hagerty; an art exhibition including a display of Formula 1 helmets; working crafts and skills demonstrations; and an auction hosted by event partner Dore & Rees.
The setting
Concours des Légendes takes place within the grounds of Wilton House – home of William Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke, and one of England’s most significant country houses. Ticket holders will have access to the house and its renowned art collection. Access to Wilton House is exclusive to the event and not open to the general public at any other time during 2026. Concours des Légendes creates a relaxed, curated environment designed for meaningful engagement.
Event details
Dates: June 19–21, 2026
Location: Wilton House, near Salisbury, Wiltshire
Tickets: concoursdeslegendes.co.uk/buy-tickets
Enter a car: concoursdeslegendes.co.uk/enter-your-car
