Mathewsons Live 2026

About

Mathewsons Live 2026 is a comprehensive weekend festival dedicated to classic cars, motorsport, and community entertainment. Bringing thousands of fans together, the event features extensive interactive displays alongside the distinctive energy of live vehicle auctions. It serves as a major gathering for automotive history, presenting a diverse selection of vehicles alongside live entertainment and local produce stalls.

Date & Time

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August 2026
9.30am – 5.30pm

Location

Yorkshire Event Centre
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
HG2 8NZ

Why Visit?

The weekend provides a rare opportunity to explore a vast collection of historic machinery whilst enjoying high-octane track demonstrations and a bustling festival atmosphere. Ideal for dedicated enthusiasts, casual visitors, and families alike, it offers the unique chance to observe real auction proceedings direct from the team behind the television series Bangers & Cash. Visitors can appreciate carefully preserved transport history alongside a vibrant schedule of stage performances and regional food vendors.

Event Highlights

• Live classic vehicle and memorabilia auction hosted by the Mathewsons family
• Purpose-built tarmac live rally stage featuring up to 90 historic and modern cars
• Over 500 classic cars, motorcycles, commercial trucks, and themed club displays
• Live music, tribute bands, vintage vocal groups, and family fairground rides
• Artisan food stalls, local drink options, and regional produce areas
• Opportunities to meet the team from television’s Bangers & Cash

Admission

• Saturday Single Day Adult: £24.50
• Sunday Single Day Adult: £24.50
• Weekend Adult Pass: £49.00
• Saturday Single Day Child (5-15 years): £10.00
• Sunday Single Day Child (5-15 years): £10.00
• Weekend Child Pass (5-15 years): £20.00
• Children under 5: Free entry
• Weekend Camping Pitch (Includes up to 2 adults and 2 children): £99.00

Plus more – see event website for details. Ticket bookings are subject to processing and transaction fees. Show entry tickets must be purchased alongside camping bookings.

Plan Your Visit

The event is located at the Yorkshire Event Centre within the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, HG2 8NZ. On-site facilities include fully serviced toilets and shower blocks for visitors and campers, alongside a miniature train and observation wheel. Camping access is available from midday on Friday until midday on Monday, with all pitches operating on a self-sufficient basis without electrical hook-ups.