Monterey Car Week Guide

08/25/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗹𝘂𝘅 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✨A few favorite moments from Motorlux at the Monterey Jet Center — cars, aircraft, great energy and another memorable evening during Monterey Car Week.

📸 Swipe through the album for more scenes from the night.
𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗹𝘂𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳.

08/14/2026

A look back at the inaugural Piazza Motor Nights, which opened Monterey Car Week Monday evening in Sand City.

A beautiful evening of automobiles, food, wine, entertainment and familiar faces from throughout the automotive community.

Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this new Car Week experience to life. 🥂

08/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀.

Motorlux returns to kick off Monterey Car Week with an unforgettable evening of rare automobiles, exceptional aircraft, award-winning cuisine, premium cocktails, live entertainment, and an atmosphere unlike any other.

If you're planning your Car Week itinerary, this is one opening-night experience you won't want to miss.

🎟️ 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: https://motorlux.com

08/02/2026

🥂 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗨𝗕𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦

A memorable evening deserves a memorable welcome.

We're delighted to welcome Folktale Winery to Piazza Motor Nights, where Folktale Sparkling Blanc de Blancs will be served during our VIP Reception to welcome guests as the Opening Night of Monterey Car Week begins.

In this video, Folktale Winery CEO Greg Ahn demonstrates the centuries-old French tradition of sabrage—opening a bottle of sparkling wine with a saber—a fitting way to begin an unforgettable evening.

Please join us in welcoming Folktale Winery to Piazza Motor Nights.

🥂 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠

🎟 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 — 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼.

07/25/2026

✨ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧

Piazza Motor Nights is more than an automotive event—it's an evening where exceptional automobiles, luxury lifestyle, fine hospitality, and remarkable people come together to celebrate the Opening Night of Monterey Car Week.

Here's what awaits you:

🏎 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲
Explore a hand-selected collection of rare and exceptional automobiles from private collectors.

🥂 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Begin the evening with an exclusive VIP Reception featuring handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and an intimate atmosphere before general admission begins.

🎭 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Enjoy immersive performances throughout the evening, creating an unforgettable atmosphere under the stars.

🎨 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁
Watch acclaimed automotive artist 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 create an original masterpiece live during the event.

🛍 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀
Discover a carefully curated collection of luxury brands featuring handcrafted driving gloves, automotive décor, fine art, collectibles, and exclusive pieces rarely found outside Monterey Car Week.

🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀
Meet respected collectors, automotive personalities, artists, and fellow enthusiasts while celebrating the start of Car Week.

Whether you're passionate about exceptional automobiles, automotive art, luxury brands, or simply looking for a memorable evening to begin Monterey Car Week, 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 offers an experience unlike any other.

📍 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁 – 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

🗓️ 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🎟️ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 — 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 — 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼

07/24/2026

🏁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿. The 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Live Auction Catalog is now online!

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀, featuring original artwork, vintage signs, racing memorabilia, books, scale models, posters, badges, dealer displays, automobilia advertising, and many more unique pieces waiting to be discovered.

Whether you're planning to bid in person or online, now is the perfect time to explore this year's collection and start building your favorites.

📖 View the Online Auction Catalog:
🔗 https://automobiliacollectorsexpo.com/auction/auction-catalog

🗓 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Embassy Suites Monterey Bay
Seaside, California

07/18/2026

07/12/2026

🏎️ 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Introducing the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝟭𝟮 𝗖𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶—a modern, naturally aspirated V12 grand tourer that carries Ferrari's legendary heritage into a new generation.

Experience it live and in person at 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, where this remarkable automobile joins a curated collection of exceptional vehicles for the Opening Night of Monterey Car Week.

Presented in proud collaboration with the Ferrari Owners Club Northern California Region and Ferrari Concours Carmel.

🗓️ Monday, August 10, 2026

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07/05/2026

🇺🇸✨ Happy 4th of July! ✨🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the spirit of freedom, the open road, and the passion that brings automotive enthusiasts together.

From all of us at the Monterey Car Week Guide, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day.

We'll see you in Monterey this August! 🏎️🇺🇸

05/02/2026

𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 🏁

Scenes from the StubHub Monterey Sports Car Championship Race Party at the Piazza—bringing together drivers, teams, and fans ahead of the action 🔥

Next stop: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 🚗💨