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

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 herald 13/60 convertable

Tent and vauxhall mokka

Aston Martin DB Mk III

1959 ASTON MARTIN DB 2/4 MKIII Reg: 229 XVT (originally 2 JPK) First registered on 06/04/1959 Chassis No. AM300/3/1817 Engine No. DBA/1407 Gearbox No. DBLCW/0/311 Original Dealer Langley Motors - a former dealership in Thames Ditton run by Le Mans 24 Hour winner Roy...

JAGUAR XJS

Fine condition low mileage example. 4.0 Litre Automatic in Carnival Red, 225 b.h.p. Spending it's first 15 years on the Island of Guernsey, it was brought back to the U.K. mainland with only 26,000 miles on the clock. Guernsey's sea air had started some corrosion so...

Chevrolet Camaro

Red convertable

Suzuki FR70

Suzuki FR70 70cc step through rescued from being scrapped and then ridden by my daughter to and from 6th form.

MGB GT

MGB GT 1974. This vehicle is now 52 years old and I have owned it for the last 17 years and it has had both front wings and off side rear wing replaced along with both inner and outer sills . Engine was rebuilt 10 years ago along with a replacement cylinder head for...

Range Rover

Range Rover 3.6 TDI V8. Chipped and lowered. Black with limited tints on rear. Upgraded headlights

MG Midget

Red 1975 MG Midget purchased in 2019. Already had been restored, just added new seat covers and carpets.

AUSTIN A35

AUSTIN A35 2 DOOR. ISLAND BLUE WITH OLD ENGLISH WHITE ROOF. THE CAR HAS BEEN USED REGULARLY EVERY YEAR SINCE IT WAS BUILT. UNKNOWN BUT HIGH MILEAGE, POTENTIALLY 300,000 OR 400,000 MILES. IT WAS THE ONE AND ONLY CAR FOR THE ORIGINAL OWNER FOR 58 YEARS..

Willys jeep

Fully restored 2 years ago from 3 boxes of parts

Vw mk1 Golf GTI

Last of the mk1s TYF was given a few extras to make way on the forecourt for the replacement. Having been dry stored for 12 years I picked her up in 2018 sorted fuel issues and a leak and got her MOTd. She has had ligh refurb and some 90s mods to make her suite my...

Triumph Spitfire

White triumph Spitfire 1500, we bought the car 7years ago and we have done only necessary work on it.

FIAT 124 Spider

Launched in 1966 the FIAT 124 Spider was the first mass production car to feature double overhead camshafts driven by belt, as opposed to chains, in an engine designed by ex Ferrari engineer Aurelio Lampredi. The body work was designed in-house by American, Tom...

Yamaha XV1900 Star Venture Transcontinental

XV1900 Star Venture Transcontinental 2018 - 2021 Engine: 1854cc (113ci) air-cooled, 48 Degree V-twin, 8 valves Height: 1.01m (59.1 inches) Length: 2.700m (106.3 inches) Wheel base 1.705m (67.6 inches) Weight (Wet): 437kg (963lb) Transmission: 6-speed with...

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2 in radiant red 1986

Wolseley 4/44

The Wolseley 4/44 was designed by Gerald Palmer and appeared at the 1952 Motor Show, complete with 1250cc Nuffield XP engine, column gear change, rack-and-pinion steering and independent front suspension. Its 1250cc engine produced 46bhp propelling the car to 60mph in...

TRIUMPH / MERLIN SIDECAR OUTFIT

Built in 1994 by ex - racing brothers Ken & Mike Minns. Only two of these were built and this is the only one to have survived.

MGB GT

A MGBGT 1973 blue The car had been abandoned in a shed for 7 years and it didn’t go I’ve been restoring the car for the past 4 years it’s still a on going project Most of the previous owners came from the bath area

Opel Manta SR Berlinetta

One of the last B series Mantas. 2.0L Berlinetta spec. Owned since 2005

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.