Car events August 2026 Netherlands & Belgium

August 2026 is packed with spectacle for car enthusiasts in the Benelux. Whether you love roaring Formula 1 engines, historic classics, endurance racing, or cozy meetings filled with unique show cars: there's something for everyone this month.

To help you fill your calendar, we've listed the most exciting and impressive car events in the Netherlands and Belgium for August 2026.

High-Octane Circuit Action & Races

1. Jack’s Racing Day 2026

• When: July 31 – August 2, 2026

• Where: TT Circuit Assen (Netherlands)

• What to expect: Europe's largest combined car, motorcycle, and karting event. The weekend kicks off August with a bang at the Cathedral of Speed. Expect spectacular brand cups like the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux, fast demonstrations, and an accessible atmosphere for the whole family (with free grandstand access).

2. Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2026

• When: August 21 – 23, 2026

• Where: Circuit Zandvoort (Netherlands)

• What to expect: The highlight of the Dutch motorsport year. Thousands of fans will turn the dunes of Zandvoort orange during the first race weekend after the F1 summer break. This is extra special as it will be the last edition of the Dutch GP in this series at Zandvoort.

3. European Le Mans Series (4H of Spa-Francorchamps)

• When: August 21 – 23, 2026

• Where: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)

• What to expect: For lovers of endurance and prototype racing, Spa-Francorchamps is the place to be. Dozens of LMP2, LMP3, and LMGT3 cars will battle for four hours on one of the most challenging circuits in the world.

Classics, VW-Cult and Nostalgia

4. Le Bug Show 2026

• When: August 8 & 9, 2026

• Where: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)

• What to expect: One of Europe's largest and most enjoyable gatherings for air-cooled Volkswagens. Thousands of Beetles, split-window vans, Karmann Ghias, and custom VWs will gather on the Spa paddock.

5. Classic GP TT Circuit Assen

• When: August 28 – 30, 2026

• Where: TT Circuit Assen (Netherlands)

• What to expect: Three days of historic motorsport. This year, Masters Historic Racing will also make an appearance, meaning you'll see classic Formula 1 cars and iconic Le Mans cars from bygone eras actually in action on the circuit.

Festivals & Cars & Coffee Gatherings

6. Cars 'n Joy Festival 2026

• When: August 29 & 30, 2026

• Where: Megaland Landgraaf (Netherlands)

• What to expect: A two-day automotive and food festival. On Saturday (Taste 'n Joy), enjoy a atmospheric warm-up with live music and food trucks, and on Sunday (Drive 'n Joy), the grounds transform into a playground with over 1,000 show cars, drift shows, supercars, and sim-racing.

7. Regional Meetings & Oldtimer Gatherings (Belgium & Netherlands)

Prefer something a bit smaller and more intimate on sunny August days?

• Rétrofolies de Spa (BE): August 15 & 16, 2026 – Classic cars in the heart of the famous spa town.

• International Oldtimer Meeting Wervik (BE): August 16, 2026 – More than a thousand classics in West Flanders.

• Porsche Classic Coast Tour De Haan (BE): August 22, 2026 – Beautiful classic Porsches along the Belgian coast.

Overview Table of August 2026 Events

Tip: Going to one of the major circuit events? Make sure to book your tickets and parking passes in advance, as spots fill up quickly, especially for the Dutch GP and Jack's Racing Day.