WE ARE BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER

Saturday 27th June 2026 10am-5pm
Sunday 28th June 2026 10am-4pm

The Bath Festival of Motoring and Music offers an opportunity to experience iconic automotive exhibits spanning decades.

From super cars, to classic cars, from motorcycles to other motoring genres – there is something to appeal to every enthusiast – with new exhibits added each year.

Attendees of all ages and interests can get up close and personal with a wide range of vehicles, experience the owners’ product passion and learn about their history in a safe, fun and inspiring environment.

This year’s festival will also boast even more live music performances across two dedicated stages plus a range of hospitality stalls for ‘pitstop’ relaxation, ‘refuelling’ and admiring all things automative. 

This longstanding festival has enjoyed a successful history and, as with previous years, will be held at Walcot Rugby Club, opposite the Lansdown Park and Ride, so easy for access with camping available to those travelling or wishing to make a weekend of it.

Beneficiaries will include the Bath and Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Freewheelers Blood Bikes, supporting vital services in the community.

SOME OF THIS YEARS EXHIBITORS

Citroen Dolly Special

Dolly is a Green and White 2CV, with 650cc and she is in good condition.

Rover 220 GTI

Silver Rover 220 GTI 1992

Volkswagen Golf Clipper Cabriolet

This is a late model Golf Cabriolet, produced after production of the MK1 Golf hatchback had ended. It was converted to a Cabriolet by Karmen in Osnabruck, Germany. The MK1 Cabriolet production ran on until 1993, after the MK2 had been launched. The MK2 Cabriolet...

Humber

Ex Humber works car. Highly original. Known history. Owned by present owner for last 24 years. Had cameo parts in some films in 1967, including "The Avengers".

Opel Manta GTE

Opel Manta GTE, silver hatchback. Had since 1989, as second owner, as my daily car. It was off the road for a few of years but it's recently been fully restored. And once again now my daily runner.

Porsche 911 997

Factory fitted aero kit with 3.8 flat six engine. Bassalt metallic Black in colour. Only 40k miles, Previous owner British Former F1 World Champion.

Austin mini t bag

Nickname t bag, built in 1979 and is green in colour,

Aston Martin DB9 Le Mans

2008 Aston Martin DB9 Le Mans Limited Edition,very rare car only 15 right hand drives in existence,limited edition to celebrate Aston winning class at Le Mans,it has map of Le Mans stitched into armrest,red waterfall dash,red highlights on doors,red Le Mans badges...

Triumph Stag Mk1

An early triumph stag mk1 in sienna Brown with tan upholstery she is a original matching numbers car. I have owned her since November 2005. Over the years I have tried to improve her at the present time she is having a full engine rebuid.

Yamaha XVS 950cc Bolt Rspec

Custom paint job in Cherry Red, Gold and Black, aftermarket fairing and hand guards. Vance and Hinds "longshot" exhausts , tailormade leather Mustang seat and model specific leather Viking panniers.

Marcos Mantis Spyder

Manufactured in Westbury by Marcos cars developed for the Mantis Cup race series. Powered by the Ford Mustang Cobra GT engine. 4.6 L V8 Purchased as the third owner in 2002 slightly damaged by the previous owner using a lamppost to stop! Stripped back to bare chassis,...

Yamaha XVS1300 Custom

This is a stunning bike with its customisation which includes paintwork, tyres, seat, handlebars, panniers , lights and chrome work. A 4 stroke V twin, liquid cooled engine having 4 valves per cylinder. It has... A steel double cradle frame. Single disc brakes with...

Morris 8

Morris 8 Tourer 918 cc, Black , with soft top.

Jaguar

Mk9 disc brakes all round ( original ) power Steering last Jaguar with a Chassis Owned for 34 years rallied extentionlly both in Europe and U.K. fitted luggage ( only 3 known sets Two tone Grey

Standard 8

1954 Standard 8 First registered in Taunton, a true Somerset car now 72 years old. An early model which only came with sliding windows, and to keep costs down, didn't even have a bootlid !

Triumph TR5

Ice white tr5 in near Concourse condition with wire wheels and moJ hair soft top Car is an original UKTR51 of a limited number ever made by triumph Car is enjoyed on the weekends on sunny days and has a full history file and documented restoration file car had only...

Toyota MR2 mk 1 t-bar

I have owned my MR2 for 21 years. It has only covered 47,000 miles from new . I have full history and is in very original condition. Colour : Red, black leather interior electric windows and mirrors, twin cam 1.6 engine , petrol injection. Stainless steel exhaust ,...

Renault 25 GTS

1991 Renault 25 GTS phase 2 in white 61,000 miles. Purchased new from Gravells Renault in Kidwelly west Wales. It has been in the same family until I purchased it earlier this year . As it hadn't been used for the last few years, it has undergone some light...

Ford mustang

Discovered in a barn in chedder where it was previously owend by a father and son duo with plans to restore together but unfortunately was a project that got away from them over time. It was bought for me by my dad to fill my dream of owning a mustang. It has been...

Humber

Ex Humber works car. Highly original. Known history. Owned by present owner for last 24 years. Had cameo parts in some films in 1967, including "The Avengers".

OUR CHARITIES FOR 2026

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Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance

We’re here when you need us most. But in the nicest possible way, we hope you won’t.

We provide vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath.

In effect, we give the same level of critical care as a hospital but bring the expert team and specialist equipment to the people in need. And we do it as fast as humanly possible.

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FREEWHEELERS

Freewheelers EV Blood Bike Service is a registered charity which offers an out of hours, free of charge courier service to the NHS. Freewheelers transport blood, pathology and microbiology specimens, patient notes, X-rays, breast milk and other medical supplies.

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THE GLASSHOUSE ACADEMY

Working in partnership with schools in Bath to raise aspirations and to create opportunities for children, the Glasshouse Academy provides an extra support network and provides opportunities for participants to make new friends.

Ultimately, our objective is to create contributing adults in society in both Bath and the wider community.

Silent Auction

Visit the Bath Festival of Motoring 2026 “Silent Auction” which will run from Wednesday 1st April 2026 til 18.00pm on 14th July 2026.

The Ultimate Summer Weekend
for Car Lovers and Families

27th / 28th JUNE 2026

Rotarian Peter Edwards

It is with great sadness that we pay tribute to our dear friend and fellow Rotarian Peter Edwards.

In 2012, Peter inspired and drove the founding of the Pageant of Motoring, which, over the years, developed into The Bath Rotary Festival of Motoring. He worked tirelessly to make the annual event a success, raising tens of thousands of pounds for charities in the process.

Peter will be greatly missed by everyone involved in the Festival. He was an inspiration, and without him, there would be no Festival of Motoring for us to enjoy.