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Kick off Monterey Car Week in Style
12 August 2026 | Monterey Jet Center
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT ON THE TARMAC
Kick off Monterey Car Week at Motorlux, an immersive automotive escape where curated displays of rare automobiles and aircraft transform the tarmac. Indulge in exceptional culinary offerings from California’s most celebrated chefs alongside award-winning wines and one-of-a-kind cocktails. Enjoy the evening’s beautuful hospitality as you dance beneath the stars and set the tone for an unforgettable week ahead.
2026 FEATURED CLASSES
Motorlux brings together hundreds of the world’s most significant vehicles and aircraft, presented in distinctive exhibits along the runway at the Monterey Jet Center. Submissions for the 2026 classes are now open.
LE PUR-SANG DES AUTOMOBILES
Honoring French racing heritage and atelier craftsmanship, we’re accepting all authentic Bugatti cars, no year restrictions.
THE COVENTRY COLLECTION
Celebrating 65 years of the gorgeous Jaguar E-Type and British motoring heritage, we’re accepting all significant English makes of cars, SUVs and motorcycles built before 1996.
DODICI
Blending the effortless glamour of the Italian Riviera and the warm golden-hour light of sunset, we’re looking for submissions of the epic Italian V-12s—no year restrictions.
CHASING CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Showing gratitude for the precision of Japanese design and the beauty of blooming cherry blossoms, we’re accepting the best pre-1996 Japanese-built cars and motorcycles.
PRIVÉ ONE
Honor one-off masterpieces, bespoke-built supercars, custom colors, commissioned builds, and coach-built jewels with this homage to the work of the world’s finest automotive composers.
RALLY MADNESS
A salute to the strength, power and raw ability of the world’s most wild rally cars, with a focus on outrageous Group B machines and the production cars they inspired. No year restrictions.
Experience the best of California’s culinary scene
Indulge in the endless abundance of culinary options from more than two dozen of California’s most celebrated tastemakers, including Michelin-starred restaurateurs and award-winning chefs. Savor hand-crafted cocktails and award-winning wines and bubbles at over 40 beverage activations.
An extraordinary evening of premier hospitality and exceptional culinary artistry awaits.
Event Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors who help make Motorlux the iconic event that it is. We are proud to partner with these exceptional brands.
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