£30m worth of Bugattis, Ferraris and rare vintage cars set to take over Harrogate town centre

If you’re heading into Harrogate next weekend, prepare to hear the unmistakable sound of engines, see some of the world’s most desirable cars up close and experience one of the town’s most spectacular free events.

On Saturday, June 21, Harrogate town centre will be transformed into a giant open-air motor show as more than 100 incredible vehicles roll into town for the return of the Harrogate Concours.

And whether you’re a lifelong petrolhead or simply curious to see what a £2 million Bugatti looks like in real life, there’s something for everyone.

🚗 What can you expect?

Imagine strolling through Harrogate and finding yourself face-to-face with:

✅ A Bugatti Veyron

✅ Ferrari 488 Pista

✅ McLaren Artura

✅ Mercedes-AMG GTR

✅ Aston Martins, Lamborghinis and Porsches

✅ More than 70 veteran and vintage cars dating back over 100 years

In total, over 100 vehicles worth more than £30 million are expected to be on display.

⏪ A journey through motoring history

One of the most fascinating aspects of the event is the contrast between old and new.

Along James Street you’ll find beautifully preserved veteran vehicles that represent the very beginnings of motoring.

Some are more than a century old and have travelled from across the globe to be here.

Visitors can get up close, speak with owners and learn the stories behind these remarkable machines.

Countries represented include:

🌍 USA

🌍 Monaco

🌍 Hong Kong

🌍 Turkey

🌍 Spain

🌍 Switzerland

🌍 Germany

🌍 Belgium

🌍 Austria

🌍 Netherlands

🌍 Ireland

🔥 Then walk a few metres and enter a completely different world

Outside The Yorkshire Hotel you’ll find some of the fastest, loudest and most desirable modern supercars on the planet.

These are the cars most people only ever see on YouTube, Instagram or posters on bedroom walls.

On June 21, they’ll be sitting right in the middle of Harrogate.

📸 Bring your camera

Last year’s event attracted huge crowds, with visitors lining the streets to photograph the cars and speak to their owners.

This year is expected to be even bigger.

Whether you’re capturing a vintage veteran car or a £1 million-plus hypercar, there will be plenty of opportunities for photos.

🏁 Don’t miss the highlight of the day

While the static display is impressive, many visitors will be waiting for one moment.

At 3pm, the Grand Départ begins.

More than 100 vehicles will fire into life and leave Harrogate together in a spectacular procession through the town.

The sound alone is worth hearing.

❤️ Supporting a fantastic cause

This year’s event is also raising money for Martin House Children’s Hospice, which supports babies, children and young people with life-shortening illnesses across Yorkshire.

Visitors are encouraged to make a donation if they can.

📍 Everything you need to know

When?
Saturday, June 21

Where?
James Street and Prospect Place, Harrogate

What time?
10am to 3pm

Grand Départ
3pm

Cost?
Free

Road closures
James Street will be closed between 8am and 6.30pm

Why this event is worth a visit

✔️ Free family day out

✔️ More than 100 vehicles

✔️ Rare cars you may never see again

✔️ Perfect for photographs

✔️ Meet owners and drivers

✔️ Support Martin House Children’s Hospice

✔️ Experience the sights, sounds and history of motoring in the heart of Harrogate

Whether you’re eight or eighty, this is one of those events where you’ll almost certainly discover a car you’ve never seen before.