Prepare to experience the most dynamic and immersive event of Monterey Car Week. The Monterey Motorsports Festival on Saturday, August 16, 2025 will be a groundbreaking celebration combining the best of automotive culture with unrivalled live music in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

With most Car Week events shutting down by 5PM on Saturday evening, Monterey Motorsports Festival is just getting started on “Car Week’s Closing Night.” Running from 5-11PM, visitors will have plenty of time to enjoy the huge array of performance cars on display and grab a bite from the food area before dancing the night away with a headline performer to be announced.

Set on the iconic Monterey Fairgrounds – located just 3 miles from Cannery Row – visitors can party at two exciting live stages from 5-11PM, kicking off the evening with two diverse live music experiences. On the Main Stage, attendees can enjoy live bands delivering a chill, family-friendly, laid-back vibe. While the Arena Lawn will deliver high-energy performances by top national and local acts, culminating in a headline DJ and spectacular night show packed with lights, action and energy.

Scheduled acts on the night currently include The Outlaw Mariachi (@theoutlawmariachi) with their own brand of Mariachi-style cover-band rock as well as Don’t Stop Believing (@DSBband), rated as the best Journey cover band in the world. There’s also local bands Latin Jazz Collective and Sensory Tribe to keep the party rolling on the Main Stage. The evening’s headliner will be announced soon, so follow @MontereyMotorsportsFestival for this and more announcements.

Putting the Motorsports into the Monterey Motorsports Festival will be a stunning collection of hypercars, supercars, American muscle, race cars, JDM, European classics, and the latest EVs. Spread across the 22-acre Fairground site, the displays are perfect for car enthusiasts and families alike. Visitors can also enjoy an Exotic Car Rally and Parade, which will weave through the fairgrounds, allowing fans to hear the revving engines, feel and even smell the showcased best of the automotive artistry.
Outdoor food vendors and bars will allow visitors to savor a wide array of gourmet foods and refreshing drinks from sellers located throughout the Arena and Lawn areas. Vibrant vendors will also allow them to browse a curated selection of small businesses offering automotive accessories, unique merchandise, and lifestyle products.

Monterey Motorsports Festival is more than a car show. It’s a celebration of automotive passion, music, and lifestyle. And it’s all set against the stunning backdrop of Monterey’s incredible landscape. Experience the thrill, the music, and the community of Car Week only at Monterey Motorsports Festival 2025.

TICKETS

The Monterey Motorsports Festival is priced to be accessible to everyone. From now until Memorial Day on May 27, Early Bird General Admission is still available at only $89 from montereymotorsportsfestival.com. Kids under 12 are admitted free, and there’s a Junior Ticket currently priced at $39 for 13-17 year olds.

Additionally, visitors can upgrade to the Vino & Vibes option at $189, which includes General Admission, access to a curated selection of top wineries, and views of the event and exclusive winery access. Vino and Vibes is the perfect way to relax, unwind, and indulge in the finer things.

As in previous years, the 2025 Monterey Motorsports Festival will offer an impressive selection of machines and activities for the entire family. There will be everything from hypercars and Supercars to American Muscle, Race Cars, Overland & 4-Wheelers, JDM, European and the latest EVs.

*Please note: Monterey Motorsports Festival is a private, ticketed event. Tickets will remain available while supplies last.

EDITOR’S NOTE

A video from Monterey Motorsports Festival 2024 is available to view and share here: youtube.com/watch?v=d3Gm9xiqHbU

Media inquiries and accreditation should be sent to media@montereymotorsportsfestival.com

ABOUT MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL

The Monterey Motorsports Festival is the premier Saturday evening event during Car Week. It offers an elevated and curated experience, which is affordable for attendees, families, and automotive enthusiasts. This is the only event open to the general public on Saturday night, showcasing automotive unveilings, classic cars, supercars, hypercars, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, live music entertainment, curated food and more. montereymotorsportsfestival.com