The Ascona Classic Car Award 2026 is a two-day Concours d’Elegance for classic, historic and exceptional vehicles and takes place on the beautiful lakeside promenade of Ascona.

The event will be held on Saturday, 19 September, and Sunday, 20 September 2026 on the Lungolago in Ascona, one of Switzerland’s most scenic locations for classic-car culture.

A Concours d’Elegance is a traditional gathering of rare, elegant and historically significant automobiles, where selected vehicles are presented, admired and evaluated by an expert jury.

The Ascona Classic Car Award is free of charge for visitors. No ticket is required for spectators.

Registered vehicles take part in the official Concours d’Elegance program over the weekend, including arrival, registration, jury evaluation, scenic activities, lunch moments, dinner, award ceremony and closing program.

Vehicle participation is handled separately by the organizer. The participation fee is CHF 195 per vehicle for two days. Optional hospitality add-ons are Saturday lunch for CHF 45, Saturday dinner for CHF 125 and Sunday lunch for CHF 45.

Visitors can enjoy a stylish weekend with classic cars, a lakeside atmosphere, automotive culture and an elegant Swiss-Italian lifestyle in Ascona.

Program:

• Saturday, 19 September 2026: Arrival and registration of vehicles, welcome of participants, jury briefing, lunch, jury evaluation, cultural program, dinner and evening gathering.
• Sunday, 20 September 2026: Morning coffee, panoramic drive, lunch, closing ceremony, award ceremony and end of the event.

The program may be adjusted by the organizer. Visitors should check the organizer’s latest updates before traveling.

Important:

• Admission for visitors is free and no ticket is required.
• The event takes place on Saturday, 19 September, and Sunday, 20 September 2026 on the Lungolago in Ascona.
• The recommended visiting time is 09:00 to 16:30.
• Vehicle participation and Concours d’Elegance registration are handled separately by the organizer.
• The participation fee is CHF 195 per vehicle for two days.
• Optional hospitality add-ons are Saturday lunch for CHF 45, Saturday dinner for CHF 125 and Sunday lunch for CHF 45.
• Only selected and registered vehicles take part in the official Concours d’Elegance judging.
• Visitors should check the organizer’s latest updates before traveling.

Included for visitors:

Free visitor access to the Ascona Classic Car Award 2026, access to the public event area, classic vehicle presentations, Concours d’Elegance atmosphere, award ceremony and event program.

Included for approved vehicle participants:

Participation in the Concours d’Elegance of the Ascona Classic Car Award 2026 with a registered vehicle, subject to approval by the organizer and the registration conditions.

Not included:

Food, beverages, paid activities, vehicle participation fee, Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, Sunday lunch, personal expenses, and any services offered on site by external partners.