What do you have on the calendar for July this year?
If you’re a car lover living in one of Australia’s southern states, it might be a particularly good time to escape the middle of winter and head north to one of the country’s most famous beachside resorts – Noosa.
In fact, for car lovers, where-ever they are, Saturday, July 18, is a key date worth noting as it marks the day the 2026 version of the Noosa Concours d’Elegance will roll down Hastings St.
This is one of the country’s most spectacular Concours events, drawing collectors from around the country, keen to showcase their vehicles on the famous promenade.
It is expected this year that more than 100 exceptional vehicles, representing more than a century of automotive design, performance and craftsmanship, will take over the Hastings Street precinct for a spectacular open-air showcase.
And the best thing about Noosa, is that the cars will not be the only thing on show, there’ll also be a carefully curated program of exclusive food and wine, fashion, live music and events that are sure to bring the celebrations on Hastings Street to life for the weekend.
The expanded 2026 program will feature:
- The official Concours display of 50 rare and historically significant vehicles
- A special eight-car Repco-Brabham Anniversary Collection
- The inaugural 10-car Supercar Circle presented by Travis Schultz & Partners
- A carefully curated program of exclusive dining and luxury lifestyle experiences
- Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Porsche and Rolls-Royce displays.
Hastings Street Association president Ben Orton said the Noosa Concours d’Elegance was special to locals and visitors alike.
“What makes this event so unique is not only the calibre of vehicles on display, but the way Hastings Street comes alive for one unforgettable day that everyone can enjoy, free of charge,” Ben said.
“The Hastings Street Association is proud to deliver an event that can be shared by locals and visitors from across Australia and around the world.”
On the car front, among the standout rare and classic vehicles already confirmed for the event are: a 1955 Austin Healey 100S, 1963 Facel Vega Facel II, 1990 Ferrari F40, 2011 Porsche 911 GTS RS 4.0, and the racing cars of the Repco-Brabham Anniversary Collection.
There will also be 10 contemporary hypercars in the inaugural Supercar Circle, presented by Sunshine Coast lawyers Travis Schultz & Partners, and a curated collection of rare and historic vehicles including Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Porsche and Rolls-Royce
The food and lifestyle program supporting the event offers a range of events including the Sunnykids fundraising luncheon, wine masterclasses, and the Fashion on Concours event, presented by Fashion Queensland which will feature an exclusive runway showcase.
On Sunday, the Noosa Concours Long Lunch featuring Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brisbane will take place at Locale Noosa as part of the event’s expanded luxury lifestyle program.
The Noosa Concours d’Elegance is organised by the Hastings Street Association, with its major event partners being Tom Offermann Real Estate, Travis Schultz & Partners, Repco and RACQ.
Prestige Car Partners include Porsche Centre Brisbane, Lamborghini Brisbane, Bentley Brisbane, Maserati Brisbane, Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast, Coastline BMW, Land Rover Pacific, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brisbane and Ferrari Brisbane.
The Noosa Concours d’Elegance is also supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell MP said the event was expected to attract around 12,000 visitors, generate more than 9,600 visitor nights and deliver a $1.76 million boost to the local economy.
“The Noosa Concours d’Elegance will draw thousands of visitors, boost the local economy and support jobs across the region,” Minister Powell said.
For more see www.noosaconcours.com.au
