Classic Days Berlin
2,000 classic cars over 2 kilometers of Kurfürstendamm – the 15th edition celebrates 140 years of the automobile and 140 years of Ku'damm simultaneously
About Classic Days Berlin
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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.
Classic Days Berlin — edition 2026
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.
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.
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
Prices Classic Days Berlin 2026
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.
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Where it takes place Classic Days Berlin
Kurfürstendamm zwischen Leibnizstraße und Joachimsthaler Straße
Kurfürstendamm, 10719 Berlin