The Ultimate 10-Day Guide To Monterey Car Week 2025: Dates, Tickets, And Must-See Events
The official dates for Monterey Car Week 2025 are confirmed, promising ten days of world-class automotive spectacle from Friday, August 8th, to Sunday, August 17th, 2025. This annual pilgrimage for car enthusiasts, collectors, and industry titans transforms the Monterey Peninsula into the epicenter of the global classic and luxury car market. Unlike general knowledge guides, this article provides the most current, confirmed, and specific dates for the major, high-profile events of the 2025 schedule, ensuring you can plan your trip with precision and secure those highly sought-after tickets and accommodations.
Planning a successful trip to the world’s most prestigious automotive gathering requires securing tickets and lodging months in advance, often before the current year's end. The 2025 event, which culminates in the famed Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, is set to be one of the most exciting yet, featuring historic races, exclusive rallies, and multi-million-dollar auctions.
The Confirmed 2025 Monterey Car Week Schedule: Key Event Dates
Monterey Car Week is not a single event but a collection of dozens of rallies, shows, and auctions spanning the entire peninsula, from Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea to Pebble Beach and Laguna Seca. For 2025, the core "Big Four" events—Rolex Reunion, The Quail, Concorso Italiano, and Pebble Beach—are anchored to the second weekend of August, making it the highest-demand period for travel and tickets.
Here is the essential, confirmed schedule for the major events of Monterey Car Week 2025:
- Official Car Week Start: Friday, August 8, 2025
- The Quail Rally: Monday, August 11 – Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (Official Days): Wednesday, August 13 – Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance: Thursday, August 14, 2025 (Typically a free viewing event) [cite: 11 in step 1]
- The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions: Friday, August 15 – Saturday, August 16, 2025
- RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction: Friday, August 15 – Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Mecum Monterey Auction: Thursday, August 14 – Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Concorso Italiano: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: Sunday, August 17, 2025
The concentration of premier events on Friday, August 15th, and Saturday, August 16th, 2025, makes this the most exclusive and crowded period of the entire week. Enthusiasts must strategize which events to prioritize, as many of the top auctions and shows now overlap.
Navigating the Big Four: Concours, Racing, and Exclusive Gatherings
While the entire week is packed, four events stand out as the pillars of the Monterey Car Week experience. Understanding the unique focus of each is key to securing your preferred tickets and fully appreciating the topical authority of the gathering.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: The Grand Finale
The 74th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, is universally recognized as the pinnacle of the week. This is where the world’s most significant classic cars, many of them priceless, are judged for their historical accuracy, technical merit, and style. The event takes place on the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links, a stunning backdrop for the "Best of Show" winner announcement. General admission tickets, which typically start around $310, are extremely limited and sell out almost immediately upon release, making advance planning essential.
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca
The Motorsports Reunion, running from August 13th to 16th, 2025, is the sound and speed counterpoint to the quiet elegance of the Concours. [cite: 8 in step 1, 13 in step 1] Held at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, this event showcases hundreds of historic race cars, from pre-war Grand Prix machines to modern Formula 1 and Can-Am monsters, driven at competition speed. The 2025 event is expected to feature special classes celebrating major anniversaries in motorsport history, drawing a distinct crowd of racing purists and vintage performance enthusiasts.
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering: Exclusive Luxury
Held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, The Quail is perhaps the most exclusive and sought-after single-day ticket of the week. This luxury garden party atmosphere focuses on modern supercars, concept cars, and rare classics, often attracting celebrity attendees and major automotive CEOs. Tickets for this event are notoriously difficult to acquire, often distributed via a lottery system or sold through secondary markets at a significant premium. The official release is anticipated in early 2025, and immediate action is required to participate in the lottery.
Concorso Italiano: A Celebration of Italian Marque
Taking place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course, Concorso Italiano is the definitive celebration of Italian automotive excellence. This event is a more relaxed, passionate gathering dedicated to the great Italian marques, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia. It offers a fantastic opportunity to see hundreds of vibrant Italian cars in one place, providing a distinct atmosphere compared to the more formal judging at Pebble Beach.
Insider Tips for Securing Your 2025 Experience (Tickets & Accommodation)
The biggest challenge for any attendee of Monterey Car Week 2025 is logistics. The demand for everything—from hotel rooms to auction seats—far outstrips supply. Follow these actionable tips to maximize your chances of a successful visit.
Accommodation Booking: Act Now
You must book your accommodation at least six months in advance, and ideally, a full year out. Hotels in Monterey, Carmel, and Pacific Grove, such as Hotel Abrego and Hotel Pacific, begin accepting reservations for Car Week 2025 as soon as the previous year's event concludes. [cite: 3, 10 in step 3] Expect price surges of 300% to 500% during this period. Consider staying further afield in Salinas or Santa Cruz if budget is a major concern, but be prepared for significant traffic and daily commute times.
Ticket Strategy: Prioritize and Be Ready
Tickets for the top events are not sold via a single portal. You must track each one individually:
- Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: Monitor the official website for the 2025 ticket release date, which is typically late in the previous year or early in the current year.
- The Quail: Prepare to enter the official online lottery, as this is the primary method for securing general admission. Secondary market tickets are available but carry high risk and cost.
- Free/Low-Cost Events: Maximize your experience by attending public, free events like the Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally on Friday and the spectacular Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance on Thursday, which offers a preview of many Concours cars. [cite: 5, 6 in step 2, 11 in step 1]
The Auction Circuit: The Real-Life Billion-Dollar Battlefield
For collectors and investors, the multiple auctions are the economic heart of the week. The "Big Three" auction houses—RM Sotheby's, Gooding & Company, and Bonhams—are scheduled to hold their flagship sales on the critical Friday and Saturday of the week. Mecum Auctions also hosts a massive multi-day sale. [cite: 9 in step 2] Attending the previews is often more rewarding than the auction itself, offering a chance to see rare, multi-million-dollar consignments up close, including CCCA Full Classics, European Sports Cars, and historic Formula 1 race cars. [cite: 2, 20 in step 3]
By focusing on these confirmed 2025 dates and following the advance booking advice, you can successfully navigate the complexities of Monterey Car Week and secure your place at the world's most prestigious automotive celebration.
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