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Why You Should Go
See 500+ Japanese cars and pair the visit with weekend drifting at Mondello Park.
Format
One-Day Event
Crowd
A mix of car enthusiasts, families and weekend motorsport fans; busy in paddock and spectator areas around midday.
Vibe
Lively, festival-like with focused car-enthusiast energy and motorsport noise from the track.
About This Event
Ireland’s largest Japanese and JDM car show, Japfest at Mondello Park brings 500+ Japanese cars, trade stands, food vendors and festival activities to the circuit for one day only. The show sits alongside the weekend’s Irish Drift Series action at Mondello Park.
Gates open to spectators at 10:00; car show roll-in for entrants is 08:00–09:30. Expect car displays across paddock and infield areas with on-site vendors and family-friendly festival features.
1What to Expect
See hundreds of Japanese cars from classic Skylines and Hondas to modern tuners, plus live drifting action the day before.
What makes it worth the trip:
- 500+ Japanese and JDM cars in one location, curated by Japfest organisers.
- Combined motorsport atmosphere thanks to the Irish Drift Series running at Mondello Park across the weekend.
- Trade stalls and food vendors make it easy to spend a full day browsing, shopping and sampling local food.
Best way to experience it:
Arrive early — spectator gates open at 10:00 and car show roll-in for entrants is 08:00–09:30. Watch the paddock for detailed builds, then move to viewing areas or grandstands for drifting on Saturday (drift timetable: practice 09:30–11:15; Top 32 14:00–15:15; Top 16 16:05–17:45). Buy official tickets via Mondello Park’s ticketing links on the Japfest site.
Good to know:
- The car show is a one-day event (Sunday, April 26, 2026); drifting competition takes place across the weekend with major runs on Saturday.
- Official tickets and show-entry are handled through Mondello Park; check the event page for ticket links and any vehicle entry requirements.
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2Frequently Asked Questions
- Great if you want to see a large, dedicated gathering of Japanese and JDM cars.
- Great if you enjoy watching drifting and circuit-side motorsport alongside a car show.
- Great if you like browsing trade stands and specialist car vendors in one place.
- Maybe skip if you prefer quiet car meets without commercial stands or large crowds.
3Cost Breakdown
Official spectator and vehicle tickets are sold via Mondello Park’s ticketing (links on the Japfest site). Additional costs include food, vendors and optional paid track activities; no exact ticket prices are published here.
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