2026 · Ireland
Calendar of the biggest American-car events across Ireland in 2026.
Kilbeggan (Westmeath)
The largest gathering of American vehicles in Ireland, running its 25th edition in 2026, organised by the Midland American Auto Club.
Official websiteKilbeggan (Co. Westmeath)
25th show of the Midland American Auto Club, Sunday 26 April 2026, opposite Kilbeggan Racecourse. The only large gathering of American vehicles on the island of Ireland: 300+ vehicles from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to Kenworth, Peterbilt, International and Mack big rigs. Gates 11am, EUR 10 adults, accompanied under-14s free. The club was founded in 2001 and meets weekly in Kilbeggan during summer.
Official websiteNaas (Kildare)
Annual historic racing festival at Mondello Park circuit, with a vintage paddock and American muscle on display.
Official websiteKillarney (Kerry)
Killarney's vintage show, with a parade through the town centre and a dedicated American hall.
Official websiteBray (Wicklow)
Annual vintage show on Bray seafront, with a guest American class at every edition.
Official websiteNaas (Kildare)
Track-based American meet at Ireland's main road circuit with parade laps.
Official websiteMosney (Meath)
American car show at Mosney, organised by the American Car Club of Ireland.
More infoKillarney (County Kerry)
Irish autumn American weekender combining a US-only show with a Killarney town cruise.
More infoThis page lists 8 American car events in Ireland for 2026, running from April to September. Each entry gives the city, the dates and the organiser's official link. Relative dates have been resolved against the real 2026 calendar; always confirm exact timings with the organiser before travelling.
The season opens with All American Car Truck and Bike Show Kilbeggan and closes with Stars and Stripes Festival. Activity peaks in April, with 2 events. Winter months are dominated by indoor shows, while the warmer months concentrate outdoor meets, cruises and circuit events.
Events are spread across Kilbeggan, Naas, Killarney, Bray and Mosney. Some are ticketed trade shows, others informal free gatherings; each entry states the format and links through to the official source.
Most gatherings welcome American vehicles of any generation, usually with prior registration through the organising club. Display conditions, fees and any vehicle age restrictions vary between events: check the official site linked on each entry.
Not every entry in this calendar works the same way. Understanding the format helps you pick the one that suits you, whether you are coming as a spectator or to display your own vehicle.
Of the 8 events listed here, there are 7 shows and 1 meet. That mix is specific to this country, and it shapes what kind of outing you can plan in each part of the season.
An indoor event, usually ticketed, with trade exhibitors, parts stands and vehicles displayed statically. This is the dominant format in winter.
An informal gathering of owners, often free for visitors, held in a car park, a square or a dedicated site. It is usually short, frequently a single morning.
A spare-parts market, often attached to a show, where hard-to-source original components can be found.
| Month | Events | Example |
|---|---|---|
| April | 2 | All American Car Truck and Bike Show Kilbeggan |
| May | 1 | Mondello Park Historic Festival |
| June | 1 | Killarney Vintage Show |
| July | 1 | Bray Vintage Car Show |
| August | 2 | Mondello Park American Day |
| September | 1 | Stars and Stripes Festival |
Every event on this page is checked against at least two independent sources before publication: the organiser's official website, local press, or a club or federation calendar. Events whose 2026 edition could not be confirmed are removed from the list rather than carried over by default. Relative dates such as "first weekend of the month" are resolved into real dates using the 2026 calendar. Even so, an organiser may change or cancel a date after our last check: the official link on each entry remains the reference to consult before travelling.