Celebrating car culture in the heart of the Motor City
The Detroit Concours
Enjoy a weekend-long tribute to the people who designed, built and drove American car culture, and to the vehicles at its heart. We’re proud to invest in downtown Detroit, just blocks from where so much of car culture was forged.
“I’m excited about the Hagerty team’s forward-thinking idea to stage a concours in the cultural center of Detroit, a city with a rich automotive history and the heart of the future of the automobile." - Ed Welburn, 2022 Detroit Concours d'Elegance Honoree, automobile designer, Automotive Hall of Fame inductee, and former General Motors Vice President of Global Design
Plan your Detroit weekend
Saturday Cars & Community
Saturday, September 17
9:00am - 1:00pm
Comerica Park, Lots 1 & 2
Parking located at the McLaren Garage
Join us outside Comerica Park for tons of family-friendly car show fun, including over 200 vehicles. We have something for everyone, including free Hagerty Ride & Drives and a Kids Zone packed with automotive activities.
The day celebrates RADwood, totally awesome vehicles of the ’80s and ’90s, Concours d’Lemons, a fan favorite gathering of oddball and unexceptional cars, and curated car clubs.
Saturday Motor City Party
Saturday, September 17
6:30pm - 10:00pm
College for Creative Studies - Taubman Center
Parking available at the CCS Woodward Parking Lot.
Enjoy a tribute to our 2022 Honoree, Ed Welburn, a roving gourmet dinner, an open bar and skyline views — all at the iconic Taubman Center.
In addition, join McKeel Hagerty for a lively discussion with Ralph Gilles (Chief Design Officer, Stellantis), Hau Thai-Tang (Executive Vice President, Ford Motor Company) and Doug L. Parks (Executive Vice President, General Motors) about the future of the automobile industry and what they’re doing to keep driving alive.
Sunday Concours d’Elegance
Sunday, September 18
10:00am - 4:00pm
Detroit Institute of Arts
Tickets include complimentary, convenient and highly secure parking at Wayne State University, across the street from the venue.
Celebrate American automotive history and car culture at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Don’t miss 120 historically significant vehicles in 15 car classes and the afternoon Awards Ceremony.
Experience the best in automotive craft and culture
Throughout its 42-year history, The Detroit Concours has been well-known for the premier level of vehicle selection and judging at our car show. Our Concours d’Elegance celebrates America’s rich and vibrant automotive legacy, featuring an exceptional array of automobiles from award-winning collectors and showcasing the newest vehicles being built by Detroit-based companies.
Featured classes
Cars of Harley Earl highlights the designer’s role as the first styling chief of General Motors, elevating the American company into a place of global industry leadership.
Cars of Woodward Avenue celebrates the iconic muscle cars that became a fixture of the legendary road that led from Pontiac, MI straight into the heart of Detroit.
Detroit Autorama showcases the customs, one-offs and cars from the golden age of “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show” that began at the University of Detroit nearly 70 years ago.
