WE ARE BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER

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

REGISTRATION OPEN

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

Vauxhall Velox

A very rare early Vauxhall PA model. This particular car was exported to Australia by Vauxhall at Luton as a kit of parts and was reassembled and sold in Melbourne by Holden GM motors where is spent most of its life before being transported back to the UK.

Rover 3500s (p6)

I have owned this car for 28 years, I've just had it returned from Just Rover p6 specialist in Usk south wales. The car has been resprayed and a mechanical look over. I am getting well over 30 to the gallon, not bad for a v8 but it does have a 5 speed gear box...

Ford Escort MkII 1600 Sport

A South African built Ford Escort, imported in 2018, and restored by the current owner. Now painted in Carnival Red, a rarer red / orange colour, and the interior is mainly original from when it was built 45 years ago.

Austin Healey sprite mk2

Mk2 sprite 1098 cc owned by Nick fussell since 1976 many travels to Le Mans Belgium f1 etc absolutely part of the family as we’ve owned it so long

Morris Marina 1.8cc Coupe

Morris marina 1.8cc coupe in HARVEST gold colour. Been restored

MG SPRITE

MG MIDGET 1500 Built 1979 with a fibreglass front end to resemble a Autin Healey Sprite NOT for the PURIST, but I like it and without those VERY heavy bumpers it goes very well!

Rewaco Trike

Found forgotten underneath the a tarpaulinin Wales. This trike was left forgotten after the owner contracted gout and had to have his leg amputated meaning the vehicle couldn’t be driven anymore. I found a vehicle after it was left there for six years unloved I bought...

Austin mini gt

Green Austin mini gt

Aston Martin

Aston Martin Vanquish V12 PS. Part of the Charity SSAFA group C/O Sir WmMcLean. Sec 07725721527 Please include in same group pitch as in previous years.

BSA D1 BANTAM

BSA D1 plunger 125cc, historic vehicle. Fully restored in 2017/18 to its present condition, completely stripped and repainted in “ bantam green “. 3 former keepers, engine overhauled and rebuilt. Stainless steel wheels and spokes, new exhaust system fitted.

Triumph Stag

Triumph Stag in Pimento Red, with Black interior. Car was laid up by its previous owner in 1987 with a seized engine, I have had the engine re-bored to 40th, I then rebuilt the engine and recommissioned the car with new Brakes and suspension, I also rebuilt the seats

Yamaha FS1E

Every 16 year olds dream first bike in the 70's, a popsicle purple 1973 Yamaha FS1E. I have owned this bike since I was 16, I bought it from a mate for £35 and it was in pretty bad condition for example it had mole grips for a gear lever.

Morris Minor 1000 “Bluebell”

“Bluebell” is a surprisingly successful 1959 racing car owned by Andrew and Mark Cross who have won dozens of Class awards and two outright Championships in historic racing. She has raced at the Goodwood Revival and Members Meeting and pretty well every circuit in UK,...

Fiat 124 spider

1971 Fiat 124 spider. Pinnafarina designed Lampredi DOHC

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...

Austin Healey 100/6 ; Dolomite Sprite ; Austin 7

Vehicles that we have worked on, we have a stand at the motor show under Gittings Classic and Modern. The three vehicles will be at our stand as well.

Triumph Stag MK2

Triumph Stag MK2 Tahiti Blue fitted with 3ltr V8 engine

Vw beetle

Orange vw beetle

JAGUAR XJS

JAGUAR XJS CELEBRATION Kingfisher Blue 1995 78,000 miles 3 previous owners Unrestored

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

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.

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.

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.

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The Ultimate Summer Weekend
for Car Lovers and Families

27th / 28th JUNE 2026

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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.