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
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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; adult tickets start at $750 on motorlux.com (21+ only, cocktail attire). General-admission parking routes through Monterey Pines Golf Course with shuttles to the jet center; VIP/rideshare directions use the Jet Center address. Broad Arrow auction access is commonly listed as a guest benefit — confirm on the tier you buy.
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.
- Hours (motorlux.com): 6:00–10:00 p.m.; no new entry after 9:30 p.m.
- Venue: Monterey Jet Center (VIP/rideshare: ~198 Sky Park Drive; GA parking via Monterey Pines, 1250 Garden Road, with shuttle).
- Age: 21+ only with valid ID.
- Tickets: motorlux.com — Adult from $750; VIP tarmac parking and cabana inventory when offered.
- Dress: cocktail attire recommended; no jeans or flip-flops per ticket page.
Planning tips
- This is an evening ticket (gates 6:00 p.m.; last entry 9:30 p.m.; event ends 10:00 p.m. per motorlux.com plan page) — dress cocktail, not paddock clothes.
- Navigate general admission parking to Monterey Pines Golf Course (1250 Garden Road) and take the shuttle; VIP and rideshare should use Monterey Jet Center / Sky Park Drive directions.
- Everyone must be 21+ with ID. Do not bring outside food or alcohol; expect security screening.
- Bring layers — organizers warn temperatures drop hard on the tarmac after sunset.
- Stack lightly: Motorlux Wednesday + Reunion or Quail later in the week is enough; trying to do every paid night burns budget and patience.
Common questions
- Is Motorlux a daytime car show?
- No. It is a Wednesday evening Jet Center event. Plan dinner-hour timing, cocktail attire, and a rideshare or designated driver — not a Reunion paddock day.
- Can I bring someone under 21?
- No. Organizers state no one under 21 is allowed in the event area. Bring valid ID for every ticket holder.
- Where do I park?
- General admission: navigate to Monterey Pines Golf Course (1250 Garden Road) and follow signs for GA parking, then take the shuttle to the Jet Center. VIP parking and rideshare should navigate to Monterey Jet Center / Sky Park Drive per motorlux.com.
- Does my ticket include Broad Arrow auction access?
- Motorlux commonly markets complimentary Broad Arrow auction access for guests, but confirm the benefit on the exact ticket or cabana package you purchase before you plan Thursday auction time around it.
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