17–18 January
Cape Town Classic Car and Bike Show
Cape Town (Plumstead)
Show classics premier du Cap au Timour Hall Villa avec classe American récurrente.
Official website2026 · South Africa
American Car Shows in South Africa 2026
Calendar of the biggest American-car events across South Africa in 2026.
January
May
2 May
Knysna Motor Show
Knysna
Garden Route classic show on the Knysna High School grounds with a recurring American class.
Official website
2–3 May
Simola Hillclimb
Knysna
Hillclimb sud-africain le plus attendu, avec classes Showroom et Modified pour US muscle.
Official websiteAugust
2 August
Cars in the Park Pretoria
Pretoria (Zwartkops)
Africa's largest classic car show held at the Zwartkops Raceway grounds.
Official website
29–30 August
Concours South Africa Sun City
Sun City (North West)
Concours d'élégance sud-africain avec classe Detroit muscle annuelle.
Official websiteSeptember
20 September
Hot Rods of South Africa Annual Show
Johannesburg
South Africa's longest-running hot rod show, held in Johannesburg with American guests.
More infoOctober
3–4 October
Jeep Jamboree South Africa
Magaliesburg
Jeep and American 4x4 gathering with off-road trails in the Magaliesberg.
More infoNovember
22 November
Tannery Car Show Wellington
Wellington (Western Cape)
Show classics dans les vignobles du Western Cape avec pavillon American muscle.
Official websiteHow the American car calendar works in South Africa
This page lists 8 American car events in South Africa for 2026, running from January to November. 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.
How the season unfolds
The season opens with Cape Town Classic Car and Bike Show and closes with Tannery Car Show Wellington. Activity peaks in May, with 2 events. Winter months are dominated by indoor shows, while the warmer months concentrate outdoor meets, cruises and circuit events.
Where the events take place
Events are spread across Cape Town, Knysna, Pretoria, Sun City, Johannesburg and Magaliesburg. Some are ticketed trade shows, others informal free gatherings; each entry states the format and links through to the official source.
Bringing your own vehicle
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.
Snapshots of the American car scene
Frequently asked questions
The most significant events listed on this page are Cape Town Classic Car and Bike Show, Knysna Motor Show and Simola Hillclimb. The full calendar, with cities and official links, appears above.
It runs from January to November in 2026, peaking in May. The first event of the year is Cape Town Classic Car and Bike Show and the last is Tannery Car Show Wellington.
Every card links through to the organiser's official website. Dates shown here are calculated for 2026 from each event's usual pattern: always confirm the final date at source.
Yes, provided the vehicle is registered and insured in its country of residence. Entry conditions as an exhibitor depend on each organiser.
Yes. We source the vehicle in the United States, handle shipping, customs clearance and type-approval, and deliver it ready to drive.
The different event formats
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.
Show
An indoor event, usually ticketed, with trade exhibitors, parts stands and vehicles displayed statically. This is the dominant format in winter.
Meet
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.
Swap meet
A spare-parts market, often attached to a show, where hard-to-source original components can be found.
How the 2026 season breaks down
| Month | Events | Example |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | Cape Town Classic Car and Bike Show |
| May | 2 | Knysna Motor Show |
| August | 2 | Cars in the Park Pretoria |
| September | 1 | Hot Rods of South Africa Annual Show |
| October | 1 | Jeep Jamboree South Africa |
| November | 1 | Tannery Car Show Wellington |
How this calendar is compiled
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.