Car Week's opening night, with cars, jets and a food pairing for every class
Format
One Evening Gala
Crowd
More than 4,000 guests in 2026 (event report)
Vibe
Evening gala on an airport runway
About This Event
Motorlux is the opening night of Monterey Car Week, run by Hagerty on the runway of Monterey Jet Center, with significant cars, aircraft and a food and drink pairing for every class. In 2026 more than 4,000 guests saw over 120 cars and 15 aircraft.
1What to Expect
Opening night of Car Week: The 2026 Motorlux ran on Wednesday 12 August 2026 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Cars and aircraft on the runway: Over 120 significant cars and 15 aircraft were set out on the Jet Center runway in 2026.
Six themed classes: The 2026 classes were Le Pur Sang des Automobiles, The Coventry Collection, Dodici, Chasing Cherry Blossoms, Prive One and Rally Madness.
Food matched to the cars: Each class had its own food and drink pairing, with 27 culinary and 55 beverage partners in 2026.
2Best Way to Experience It
Gold
Sunset on the runway
The evening starts as the sun sets behind the mountains.
Silver
The class pairings
French wines with the Bugattis, and a matching plate for every class.
