Motorlux 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Monterey Jet Center — Hagerty’s Car Week opening-night cars, aircraft, and culinary field.
- Wed, Aug 12, 2026
- Monterey Jet Center
Monterey, CA - paid
The short version
Motorlux opens Monterey Car Week on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Monterey Jet Center — rare cars and aircraft on the tarmac paired with chef-driven food and wine. Hagerty stewards the evening; tickets (including VIP cabana inventory) sell through motorlux.com, with Hagerty Drivers Club early-entry perks when published. Broad Arrow typically previews auction cars on-site with complimentary auction access for Motorlux guests.
Background
Motorlux grew into Car Week’s midweek kickoff at the jet center — less a concours lawn than a ticketed evening that sets the week’s social tone before Quail, Reunion, and Pebble densify the peninsula.
Verified details
- Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- Venue: Monterey Jet Center.
- Tickets: motorlux.com (HDC early entry when offered).
Planning tips
- This is an evening ticket, not a daytime lawn — dress and transport differently than for Reunion paddock hours.
- Book peninsula lodging before you buy Motorlux; Wednesday inventory still moves when Car Week peaks.
- If Broad Arrow auction access is part of your plan, confirm the guest benefit on the ticket tier you buy — do not assume every add-on includes it.
- Stack lightly: Motorlux Wednesday + Reunion or Quail later in the week is enough; trying to do every paid night burns budget and patience.