By the webook.com Team · Updated 28 October 2026
The Algarve Classic Festival 2026 runs from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal. Seven historic racing categories take to the track, from 1960s sports prototypes to 1980s touring cars, with parades and paddock displays in between. Main Grandstand tickets start from EUR 10, and children aged 3 to 16 enter the grandstand free, on webook.com.
Many regard it as a reference event on the European historic racing calendar. Here is the schedule, the racing categories, ticket options, timings and how to get to the circuit.
Algarve Classic Festival 2026 at a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday 30 October – Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Venue | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (Algarve Motorsports Park), Portimão |
| Gates open | 8:00 AM |
| Last entry | 7:30 PM |
| Racing categories | Seven |
| Tickets | Main Grandstand from EUR 10 (Saturday, adult) |
| Children | 3–16 free in the Main Grandstand; children must be over 3 |
| Paddock | From EUR 25 (Saturday, adult) |
When and where is the Algarve Classic Festival 2026?
The Algarve Classic Festival 2026 takes place from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, the circuit in the hills above Portimão on Portugal’s south coast. Gates open at 8:00 AM each day and the last entry is at 7:30 PM.
The circuit opened on 2 November 2008, after just seven months of construction, to host the final round of that year’s World Superbike Championship, according to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Since then it has become a fixture for MotoGP, endurance racing and historic events like this one.
Which racing categories are at the Algarve Classic Festival?
Seven categories are on the 2026 entry: 300 km Algarve Sports Cars, the GT & Sport Car Cup, Historic Endurance, Equipe Sports Prototypes, Carrera 80s, the Single Seater Series and Group 1 Portugal. Between them they cover more than three decades of racing, from early prototypes to 1980s touring cars.
- 300 km Algarve Sports Cars: the long-distance headline race. At its debut in 2025 it ran for 120 minutes or 300 km, with compulsory pit stops for refuelling and driver changes, for prototypes built between 1963 and 1972 and GTs built between 1966 and 1980, and it finished at dusk with headlights on, as reported by Postal do Algarve.
- GT & Sport Car Cup: a British series for pre-1966 GTs and pre-1963 sports prototypes.
- Historic Endurance: multi-driver endurance racing with historic machinery.
- Equipe Sports Prototypes: classic open sports prototypes.
- Carrera 80s: cars from the 1980s.
- Single Seater Series: historic single-seaters.
- Group 1 Portugal: Portuguese Group 1 touring cars.
How much are Algarve Classic Festival 2026 tickets?
Algarve Classic Festival 2026 tickets start from EUR 10 for an adult Main Grandstand ticket on Saturday 31 October, and children aged 3 to 16 get a free Main Grandstand ticket. Paddock access for an adult on Saturday starts from EUR 25, and the listing shows more ticket types across the weekend.
| Ticket | Price from | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Grandstand, Saturday 31 October, adult | EUR 10 | Grandstand seating |
| Main Grandstand, Saturday 31 October, child (3–16) | Free | A ticket is still required |
| Paddock, Saturday 31 October, adult | EUR 25 | Walk among the cars and teams |
Prices were checked on webook.com on 28 October 2026. Book on the Algarve Classic Festival 2026 listing.
The insider line: pay for the Paddock. At a historic meeting, the paddock is half the show: engines are rebuilt, cars are pushed out to the grid, and owners are happy to talk about them.
What else happens at the festival besides racing?
Racing is only part of the weekend. The festival also features exhibitions and classic car parades, in an atmosphere the organiser describes as combining elegance, passion and competition. In 2025 there was a Classic Car Parade for clubs on Saturday and classic motorcycle parades on Sunday.
The event has a strong track record for rare cars. In 2022, 224 cars took part, including 1980s Formula 1 cars such as the six-wheeled Tyrrell and the Williams that Keke Rosberg drove to victory at the 1983 Monaco Grand Prix, as Postal do Algarve reported.
Which day should you go?
Saturday is the best single day: it has the fullest race programme, and in recent editions the long-distance sports car race ran late in the afternoon into dusk. Friday suits fans who want quieter stands; Sunday closes the weekend.
- Friday 30 October: the weekend opens on track; usually the quietest day in the stands.
- Saturday 31 October: the main race day, with the longest programme.
- Sunday 1 November: the final day of racing.
How to get to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
The circuit sits inland from Portimão, and most visitors drive or take a taxi from Portimão, Lagos or Albufeira. Faro Airport is the nearest international airport. Arrive early: gates open at 8:00 AM and Saturday is the busiest day.
Search flights on webook.com flights and stays on webook.com hotels. Portimão and Praia da Rocha are the closest bases for a race weekend.
If you are planning more motorsport in Portimão, read our MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal guide.
Algarve Classic Festival 2026 FAQ
How much are Algarve Classic Festival 2026 tickets?
Algarve Classic Festival 2026 tickets start from EUR 10 for an adult Main Grandstand ticket on Saturday 31 October. Children aged 3 to 16 get a free Main Grandstand ticket, and adult Paddock access on Saturday starts from EUR 25. Prices were checked on webook.com on 28 October 2026.
When is the Algarve Classic Festival 2026?
The Algarve Classic Festival 2026 runs from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal. Gates open at 8:00 AM each day and the last entry is at 7:30 PM local time.
What races are at the Algarve Classic Festival?
The 2026 festival features seven categories: 300 km Algarve Sports Cars, the GT & Sport Car Cup, Historic Endurance, Equipe Sports Prototypes, Carrera 80s, the Single Seater Series and Group 1 Portugal, plus exhibitions and classic car parades.
Can children attend the Algarve Classic Festival?
Yes. Children aged 3 to 16 get a free Main Grandstand ticket, but they still need a ticket, and the listing states that children must be over 3 years old. Families should arrive early, as gates open at 8:00 AM and Saturday is the busiest day.
How do I get to the Algarve Classic Festival?
The festival is at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, inland from Portimão on Portugal’s south coast. Most fans drive or take a taxi from Portimão, Lagos or Albufeira, and Faro Airport is the nearest international airport. Last entry is at 7:30 PM.
Three days of historic racing, open paddocks and classic cars on one of Europe’s most dramatic circuits. Book your day at Portimão now.