More than a century of motoring will be represented, from pre-war racing legends to some of the world’s most exclusive modern hypercars
Richard Hammond returns as a headline weekend guest, while a new Best of Show award and inaugural Men’s Style Award debut for 2026
Major UK debuts, 12 Concours classes, Supercar Saturday, Ladies’ Day by Boodles and Supercar Sunday complete the five-day programme
Salon Privé, the UK’s most prestigious luxury automotive event, returns to Blenheim Palace from Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 September, bringing together some of the world’s rarest and most significant cars alongside luxury, style and hospitality for its 21st edition.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, the five-day event will showcase everything from pre-war racing legends and coachbuilt classics to the latest supercars and hypercars.
This year will see Salon Privé continue to evolve its internationally renowned Concours, with 12 classes and, for the first time, two distinct Best of Show awards recognising both the great classics of the past and the modern collector cars increasingly shaping the market today.
Among the 70 exceptional cars confirmed for the Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients are a Armstrong-Siddeley Special Six, Maserati 8C 3000, Alfa Romeo Sprint Berlinetta, one-off Maserati 3500GT Spyder Prototipo by Vignale, a very early Porsche 356 Split Window Coupé, Aston Martin DB3S, Lamborghini Miura P400S, Bizzarrini 5300GT, Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet, Bugatti EB110 Prototype, Aston Martin Valiant Prototype and the extraordinary Bugatti Bolide, one of just 40 produced worldwide.
Further significant entries include the 2025 Rimac Nevera Time Attack, which will become the first fully electric car to compete in the Salon Privé Concours' 21-year history, alongside the historically significant Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 Prototype 1.
Guests will also see some of the latest cars from the world’s leading manufacturers, coachbuilders and restorers, with 2026 set to deliver the largest number of supercar and hypercar debuts for the event. Lamborghini will give the Revuelto SV its UK debut, while BRABUS will unveil both the BODO and 800 Cabrio to a UK audience for the first time. The Giamaro Krafla will also make its UK debut, alongside further unveils from Electrogenic and Theon Design.
Automotive displays throughout the week will include a five-day Koenigsegg showcase presented by SuperVettura, while Salon Privé’s annual colour display returns for 2026 as The White Collection, which brings together 20 exceptional automobiles, including a Kimera 037 and Radford 62-2 in a celebration of motoring elegance.
Explore Wednesday 2nd September
The elegant lawns of Blenheim Palace set the stage as the Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients opens with a celebration of automotive excellence.
Twelve Concours classes will span almost a century of motoring, including The Golden Age of Motoring, 100 Years of Carrrozzeria Touring, La Dolce Vita, 60 Years of the Lamborghini Miura and Passione Ferrari. Two new classes also make their debut for 2026, Rare Breeds of the Digital Age and Hypercar Heaven, which recognise the growing importance of contemporary performance cars within the international collector market.
Judging will take place across Wednesday and Thursday, with the show field bringing together an extraordinary 70-strong collection of classics, supercars and hypercars from around the world.
Explore Thursday 3rd September
Thursday sees the Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients reach its climax, with the presentation of the event’s most prestigious automotive honours.
For the first time in Salon Privé history, two Best of Show trophies will be awarded. Best of Show Concours d’Élégance will recognise the finest classic motor car up to the year 2000, while the new Best of Show Concours d’Excellence will celebrate the very best modern collector car from the event’s inaugural supercar and hypercar categories.
The new structure reflects the changing collector landscape while ensuring the great coachbuilt classics remain at the heart of Salon Privé. Both Best of Show trophies will be presented during Thursday evening’s Gala Dinner.
Style will also take centre stage on Thursday with the new Concours Style Award presented by Clements + Church – the event’s first-ever dedicated award for the best-dressed gentleman. Open to all, the new competition will celebrate exceptional tailoring, craftsmanship and individual flair, with entrants judged on everything from cut, fit and proportion to the overall coherence and originality of their look.
Explore Friday 4th September
Friday at Salon Privé is Ladies’ Day by Boodles, offering one of the most stylish dates in the British social calendar. The Palace lawns come alive with colour and elegance as guests dress for the occasion, with the established Boodles Best Hat Competition celebrating creativity, individuality and exceptional style.
Alongside the fashion and hospitality, guests will be surrounded by an exceptional display of automotive machinery, while the Salon Privé Concours de Vente begins its three-day run.
The unique Concours de Vente brings together exceptional classic cars offered for sale by leading specialist dealers, giving visitors the opportunity not simply to admire the entries, but to buy them.
Explore Saturday 5th September
Supercar Saturday and the Salon Privé Club Trophy presented by Lockton launches the weekend programme, bringing an extraordinary collection of privately owned sports, super and hypercars to Blenheim Palace.
Cars from leading clubs will fill the Palace lawns, with judging for the coveted Salon Privé Club Trophy accompanied by parades, presentations, luxury shopping, dining and entertainment.
Saturday will also welcome one of Salon Privé’s most recognisable guests as Richard Hammond returns to Blenheim Palace to judge the Concours de Vente. Following his appearance as a judge in 2025, the former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter will be one of the headline attractions across the weekend, meeting visitors and taking part in bottle signings and meet-and-greet sessions. Guests will also be able to discover Hammond’s spirits range, including Ratio Gin, Iron Ridge Whisky and the new Hammond’s Bearing Caribbean Spiced Rum.
Explore Sunday 6th September
Salon Privé concludes with Supercar Sunday and Lifestyle Clubs Day, bringing together the UK’s leading supercar and lifestyle clubs for a final celebration of automotive passion.
Richard Hammond will return on Sunday to join Top Gear editor-at-large Jason Barlow and British racing driver and broadcaster Amanda Stretton on the judging panel for the Salon Privé Concours de Vente.
Together, the judges will select the standout car from the exceptional collection offered for sale, with the winner receiving the coveted Prix d’Honneur during the afternoon awards parade.
The weekend will bring an extraordinary five days at Blenheim Palace to a close, following a programme spanning automotive heritage, cutting-edge performance, fashion, luxury, hospitality and some of the world’s most desirable cars.
Tickets for Salon Privé 2026 are priced from £60 for entry, with a range of hospitality options also available. To purchase tickets to Salon Privé, visit www.salonpriveconcours.com
