2026 Africa Concours d'Elegance | Automotive Experience
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2026 Africa Concours d'Elegance
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya2026-09-27
About This Event
Held since 1971 on the turf infield of Nairobi's Ngong Racecourse, Kenya's longest-running concours d'elegance — founded by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club to celebrate the club's first anniversary. Entrants drive cars and motorcycles through judging stations, including an inspection ramp for underside assessment overlooked by grandstands, rather than the parked judging format used at most concours worldwide.
What to Expect
Judging field of 70 classic cars and 40 motorcycles under KMSF regulations
Vehicles dating back to the 1920s
Inspection ramp overlooked by grandstand draws spectators watching underside judging
Live band music and fly pasts throughout the day
28 Motor Trade stands, MotorSport Arcade, and Heritage Collection section
Grand parade of all cars and motorcycles after prize giving
Best Way to Experience It
Grandstand seats overlook the judging ramp where underside inspection concentrates spectator attention
Auto Expo sits near judging line and paddock on racecourse inside
Good to Know
Event draws over 10,000 spectators
Children's entertainment areas include face painting and interactive games
September in Nairobi brings warm days averaging 26°C with cool nights around 13°C
Light rainfall expected with only five rainy days typical for September
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy participatory judging formats — drive-through judging creates moving spectacle as 10,000+ spectators watch competitors cruise through stations rather than parked displays, inspection ramp overlooked by grandstand.
Best fit if you value continental gatherings — 54th edition attracts entries from Argentina, Australia, Germany, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe across cars and motorcycles, Ngong Racecourse grounds near Nairobi city center.
Best fit if you enjoy heritage celebrations — Kenya's classiest motoring event since 1971, organized by Alfa Romeo Owners Club (Kenya), combines historic vehicle appreciation with social traditions, FIM-Africa recognition, last Sunday in September annual tradition.
Not ideal if you prefer pure automotive focus — event emphasizes social occasion and fashion culture alongside vehicle judging, spectators dress up for glamorous family day atmosphere rather than concentrating solely on technical preservation or restoration details.
Tags
Car Displayheritage / historic vehicle displayconcours d'eleganceMerchandiseBeginner FriendlyLive MusicOne-Day EventVIP Hospitalityclub stand / car club areaInternational EventTrack WalkStatic DisplaysPaddock AccessFestival AtmosphereFamily Friendly
