The Museu do Caramulo has released its calendar of events for 2026, featuring a programme that includes several new additions and reinforces the diversity of its cultural and museum offerings, which you can find out more about below.
Calendar of events 2026
Motorclássico Show
March 20, 21 and 22, Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon
The largest exhibition dedicated to the world of classic vehicles in Portugal brings together more than a hundred exhibitors, ranging from commercial entities selling cars, motorcycles, books, parts or collectibles, to institutions such as clubs, associations and museums. The Motorclássico Show programme also includes Motor Talks, during which interviews will be held with historical figures and experts in the field, as well as hosting the usual classic car rides and rallies. As is now tradition, the event will mark several significant milestones in the history of mobility, including the 80th anniversary of the Vespa, a symbol of post-war Italian industrial reconstruction, the 75th anniversary of the Toyota Land Cruiser, a benchmark for off-road robustness, and the 60th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura, which defined the modern concept of the supercar. These are joined by the 50th anniversary of the Ford Fiesta, a milestone in the democratisation of the European compact car, and the 40th anniversary of the BMW M3 E30 and Citroën AX, icons of sports driving and rational mobility in the 1980s, respectively.
Conference “The Power of Innovation”
April 24, Caramulo Experience Center
April brings the conference ‘The Power of Innovation’ to the Caramulo Experience Centre, a meeting that will bring together a group of distinguished speakers for a broad reflection on the role of innovation in the transformation of organisations, industry and society. The initiative aims to promote the sharing of knowledge and experiences, in a space for open dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Museum on the Road
May 16 and November 7, Caramulo
The initiative, which gives the public the rare opportunity to see, hear, smell and even ride as a passenger in the historic vehicles that form part of the Caramulo Museum’s collection, is repeated twice a year. To take advantage of this unique and memorable experience, visitors simply need to purchase a voucher, available from the museum’s online shop or on the day itself, the symbolic value of which goes entirely towards the maintenance and conservation of the Museu do Caramulo’s collection.
Rider – Classic Car and Motorcycle Tour
June 20 and 21, Center of Portugal
The Rider – Classic Car and Motorcycle Tour will once again travel through the central region of the country, favouring secondary roads, natural mountain landscapes, riversides and typical villages. In addition to the strong Portuguese representation, every year the Rider welcomes participants from various countries, from Spain and England to Germany and the Netherlands, among others.
Caramulo Motorfestival
September 4, 5 and 6, Caramulo
September is already a usually remarkable month in the annual programme of the Museu do Caramulo, and 2026 will be no exception: Portugal’s largest motor festival is scheduled for the 4th, 5th and 6th, embodying an event that combines, like no other, the competitive component with a set of recreational and tourist activities that attract thousands of people to Serra do Caramulo year after year thousands of people to the Serra do Caramulo to celebrate the world of motoring in motion.
Founders’ Run by Cartrack
September 25, 26 and 27, Figueira da Foz – Lisbon
Also in September, a tour for pre-war cars and motorcycles (produced until 1939) will hit the road, in a true celebration of the golden age of motoring. The route starts in Figueira da Foz and heads to Lisbon, travelling along roads and through unmissable landscapes along the coast. The Founders’ Run by Cartrack will feature participants from Portugal, Spain, England and Switzerland.
Calendar of events
Motorclássico Show – March 20, 21 and 22, 2026
Conference “The Power of Innovation” – April 24, 2026
Museum on the Road – May 16 and November 7, 2026
Rider – Classic Car and Motorcycle Tour – June 20 and 21, 2026
Caramulo Motorfestival – September 4, 5 and 6, 2026
Founders’ Run by Cartrack – September 25, 26 and 27, 2026