Name: Classic Days Berlin 2026
Start: 2026-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-10T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kurfürstendamm zwischen Leibnizstraße und Joachimsthaler Straße

Classic Days Berlin

About Classic Days Berlin

Two kilometers of Kurfürstendamm filled with classic cars, vintage beauties, sports cars, and collector's items – that's the Classic Days Berlin. Once a year, the event transforms the famous Kurfürstendamm into an open-air gallery of automotive history. The 15th edition takes place on May 9th and 10th, 2026, coinciding with a historic double milestone: 140 years of the automobile (Carl Benz's patent in 1886) and 140 years of Kurfürstendamm. Around 2,000 historic vehicles, 700,000 expected visitors, free admission. Organizer: F.F. Peppel GmbH.

Dates 09 May — 10 May 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Classic Days Berlin — edition 2026

The 15th edition of Classic Days Berlin takes place on May 9th and 10th, 2026, on the Kurfürstendamm between Leibnizstraße and Joachimsthaler Straße. Around 2,000 classics will be on display; 700,000 visitors are expected. Double anniversary: 140 years of the automobile + 140 years of Kurfürstendamm + 15 years of Classic Days Berlin. Free admission for the public. Road closure May 8th, 4 AM – May 11th, 5 AM.

The 15th edition of Classic Days is marked by a historic trio: 140 years of Kurfürstendamm (initiated by Bismarck in 1886), 140 years of the automobile (Carl Benz's patent in 1886), and 15 years of Classic Days Berlin itself. These three anniversaries shape the 2026 program – with special brand exhibitions, curated themed routes, and stage shows that tell the historical connection between Berlin, the automobile, and the boulevard.

As in previous years, around 2,000 classics will gather over two kilometers of Kurfürstendamm – including pre-war rarities (often from the 1920s and 1930s), post-war classics (50s, 60s, 70s), youngtimers (80s, 90s), and luxury collector's items. The vehicles are arranged alphabetically by brand, so Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Citroën, Lancia, Jaguar, Bentley, and Bugatti drivers will be in their own clusters. Stage shows, brand presentations, and VIP lounges complement the program.

Highlights Classic Days Berlin 2026

15th edition – an anniversary coinciding with 140 years of the automobile and 140 years of Kurfürstendamm
Around 2,000 historic vehicles over 2 kilometers of Ku'damm
700,000 expected visitors
Completely free admission
Stage shows, brand presentations, VIP and champagne areas

Programme Classic Days Berlin 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Entry of participating vehicles at three points: Joachimsthaler Straße (East), Uhlandstraße (North), Leibnizstraße (West)
11:00 AM – Official opening of the exhibition at the midpoint of Kurfürstendamm
Stage program on '140 Years of the Automobile' (brand presentations, live moderation)
Brand routes: Pre-war rarities, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Bugatti, British classics, Italian sports cars, French classics
Lifestyle offerings, champagne areas, VIP lounges

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Second full day with all 2,000 classics on display
Stage program on '140 Years of Kurfürstendamm'
Possible stand and route changes for individual vehicles
Late afternoon: Farewell of participating vehicles

Target Audience and Programmatic Framework

Classic car enthusiasts, families, photographers, designers, collectors, Berlin tourists
Double anniversary shapes special exhibitions on individual brand routes

Road closure: May 8th, 4 AM to May 11th, 5 AM. Access for residents regulated.

Prices Classic Days Berlin 2026

Completely free for the public. Participating vehicles require a Classic Driver Card and must arrive at one of the three entry points between 9 AM and 11 AM.

Practical information

Practical information — Classic Days Berlin

Getting There

Kurfürstendamm between Leibnizstraße and Joachimsthaler Straße, 10719 Berlin (Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district). U-Bahn U1/U9 Kurfürstendamm directly in the middle. S+U Zoologischer Garten at the eastern end. Public transport is strongly recommended – the road closure extends from May 8th, 4 AM to May 11th, 5 AM.

Admission

Completely free for the public. Participating vehicles require a valid Classic Driver Card and must arrive at one of the three entry points between 9 AM and 11 AM.

Organizer

F.F. Peppel GmbH (Agency for Event Marketing and Events). Program and information at classicdays-berlin.de.

Kurfürstendamm and the Automobile – Two Anniversaries

The Kurfürstendamm was laid out in 1886 by then-Chancellor Otto von Bismarck as Berlin's magnificent western axis. In the same year, Carl Benz registered his patent for the first production-ready automobile in Mannheim. Both stories are closely linked to the birth of modern Berlin and modern mobility – a convergence that the Classic Days Berlin 2026 will celebrate as a double anniversary.

2,000 Classics on one of Berlin's Most Famous Streets

Over two kilometers of Kurfürstendamm – between Leibnizstraße and Joachimsthaler Straße – around 2,000 historic vehicles will be on display: pre-war rarities, post-war classics, youngtimers, luxury sports cars, and iconic brands. Anyone strolling through the Berlin city center on the weekend will see an open-air gallery of automotive heritage – up close, arranged alphabetically by brand, with explanations from the vehicle owners.

Format

The event is clearly structured: Participating vehicles must be classics with a valid Classic Driver Card. Entry for participating vehicles is between 9 AM and 11 AM at three designated points (Joachimsthaler Straße, Uhlandstraße, Leibnizstraße). Stage shows, brand showcases, VIP, and champagne areas complement the program. The event is completely free for the public.

Berlin-Charlottenburg and West Berlin

The Kurfürstendamm is located in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, in the heart of West Berlin. The event closes the boulevard to traffic (road closure May 8th, 4 AM to May 11th, 5 AM), allowing for an undisturbed presentation. 700,000 expected visitors make the festival one of Berlin's biggest May weekends.