Events
ALL INCLUSIVE TICKETS
Too much to choose from? All-Inclusive tickets are available! You’ll have access to the Concours d’Elegance, the Supercar Concours d’Elegance, the Gathering, Wine by the Water, Hilltop Hangout, 3 seminars of your choice, Yoga and Coffee at the Concours, plus a year of Audrain Museum membership. VIP tickets include VIP access and food and drinks at the Concours on Saturday and Sunday.
AUDRAIN NEWPORT CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Sunday, October 4, 2026 8:30am – 3:30pm
Fort Adams
Presented by A. Lange & Söhne
Over 180 cars will grace the majestic lawn within the walls of the historic Fort Adams for the final crowning event of the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. Competing in 25 different classes, including the always popular “Thirty Under 30” class, some of the finest automobiles from around the world will be judged by a team of international concours judges, with one lucky car enthusiast taking home the coveted Best of Show Trophy.
AUDRAIN SUPERCAR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00am – 3:00pm
Fort Adams
For the first time anywhere in North America, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week will proudly unveil a bold new addition to its celebrated calendar: the inaugural Audrain Supercar Concours d’Elegance.
This additional concours is dedicated exclusively to supercars and hypercars—an important and influential segment of the car collecting hobby that has long been underrepresented in traditional Concours d’Elegance.
THE GATHERING
Friday, October 2, 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm
Rough Point Estate
The Gathering is a day-long bespoke luxury event at Doris Duke’s spectacular estate, Rough Point. This elite garden party offers the best food and beverages that Rhode Island and New England have to offer, as well as custom automobile marques, luxury lifestyle brands, new car unveilings, celebrities, and more! Guests will enjoy complementary food and drink while soaking in Rough Point’s sprawling iconic landscape with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
AUDRAIN CASINO ROYALE GALA PRESENTED BY BROAD ARROW
Saturday, October 3, 2026 6:30pm – 12:00am
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Step into a world of cinematic grandeur, where sophistication and intrigue define the evening's allure. In celebration of its mission to Preserve, Celebrate & Share Automotive History, the Audrain Automobile Museum invites you to the 2026 Gala—an extraordinary Casino Royale-inspired affair and the centerpiece event of the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, presented by Broad Arrow Auctions.
WINE BY THE WATER - FOURTY 1 NORTH
Thursday, October 1, 2026 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Forty 1 North
Step into a world of cinematic grandeur, where sophistication and intrigue define the evening's allure. In celebration of its mission to Preserve, Celebrate & Share Automotive History, the Audrain Automobile Museum invites you to the 2026 Gala—an extraordinary Casino Royale-inspired affair and the centerpiece event of the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, presented by Broad Arrow Auctions.
WHISKY BY THE WATER
Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00pm – 11:00pm
The Reef
Hosted by The Macallan, exclusive ticket gets you into The Reef to enjoy Macallan specialty cocktails, special Macallan whisky tastings, heavy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and a Fine & Rare Whiskey auction display.
More details to come soon.
HILLTOP HANGOUT
Saturday, October 3, 2026 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling
Kick back and relax with fellow car, beverage and cigar enthusiasts at Newport Craft.
Drop in to Newport Craft Brewery & Distillery and enjoy Newport Craft cocktails, live music a complimentary cigar and light bites, and Wally’s available for purchase.
SEMINAR SERIES
Friday October 2, 2026 – Saturday October 3, 2026
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Fort Adams
Jay Leno and Donald Osborne moderate a series of panel discussions with experts, celebrities, and automotive enthusiasts in this series of conversations featuring Rod Emory, Emory Motorsports, Wilhelm Schmid, CEO A. Lange & Söhne, Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla Chief Designer & Other special guests.
AUDRAIN MUSEUM - BEST SHOWN: WINNERS FROM THE AUDRAIN COLLECTIONS
Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm
Audrain Automobile Museum
The Audrain Automobile Museum will display 18 concours winning cars that have been awarded class awards as well as Best of Show trophies at many of the leading concours events from around the world.
HAT LUNCHEON
Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:00am – 2:00pm
Rough Point
More details coming soon.
YOGA AT THE CONCOURS
Sunday, October 4, 2026 7:30am – 8:30am
Fort Adams
Greet the morning and welcome Concours Sunday with a restorative yoga experience led by professional instructors, cultivating balance, energy, and presence.
Please bring your own mat, towel, or blanket to practice on.
FREE EVENTS
SUPERCAR TOUR D’ELEGANCE
Thursday, October 1, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Fort Adams, various locations
The Audrain Supercar Tour d’Elegance is the scenic drive for all cars that are participating in the Audrain Supercar Concours d’Elegance and is a spectacle not to be missed.
The Tour begins at Fort Adams in Newport and follows the scenic back roads of Aquidneck Island across to Little Compton before returning to Newport.
TOUR D’ELEGANCE & BELLEVUE CAR DISPLAY
Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:00am – 11:00am
Sachuest Beach, Bellevue Avenue
The Audrain Concours Tour d’Elegance is the scenic drive for all cars that are participating in the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance and is a spectacle not to be missed.
The Tour begins at Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) in Middletown and follows the scenic back roads of Aquidneck Island across to Little Compton before returning via Thames Street and the scenic Ocean Drive to end on historic Bellevue Avenue opposite the Audrain Museum. Bellevue Avenue will be closed between 11:00 am – 1:30 pm for the general public to view and interact with drivers and owners.
CARS & COFFEE
Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:00am – 11:00am
Sachuest Beach, Bellevue Avenue
This year, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week Cars & Coffee will be held at Fort Adams on Saturday October 3rd, between 7.30am and 10.00am. The event is free to the public and is the most attended event during the entire Motor Week! Check out general public cars on display, sponsor & vendor booths with coffee & food available for purchase.
Since it was first established in 2019, we have welcomed over 1,000 cars annually with more than 5,000 people attending on the picture-perfect morning at historic Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI. Cars & Coffee will finish just as our inaugural Supercar Concours begins, making for a full day of automotive activity at Fort Adams.
CONCOURS VILLAGE
Friday, October 2, 2026 – Saturday, October 3, 2026
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Located at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Bellevue Avenue, the Village is the “hub” for the Audrain Concours & Motor Week and is free and open to the public. On display will be a specially curated display of historic cars from the Audrain Automobile Museum’s Car Donation Program. Since the museum opened in 2014, nearly 100 cars and motorbikes have been donated to the museum collection from private owners. There is special interest at the Audrain in developing exhibitions and programing of cars that are connected to local Newport, Rhode Island, and Southern New England. Many of these cars have featured in the museum’s exhibitions over the last 12 years. Check out our new Audrain Concours Merchandise or grab a bite from the Wally’s Concession stand or LaForge Bar in the Horseshoe lounge. The seminars can be found in the Casino Theater across from the Broad Arrow Auction location with a preview open to the public all week.