All the latest news on the Grand Meeting
Hans-Joachim Stuck is coming
to the Grand Meeting 2026
“Strietzel” will be attending the Grand Meeting 2026 as a guest of honour and will be at the festival from 31 July to 2 August 2026.
The 1947 ALAMAGNY microcar prototype is coming
Who has ever heard of the unique ‘Alamagny’ car? A vehicle from 1947, it was an aluminium prototype that embodied an innovative vision of the future…
Our “Nostalgic Journeys” are fully booked
The enthusiasm for travel from days gone by lives on: our historic campsite, “Nostalgic Journeys”, is fully booked for 2026.
Eckhard “Ecki” Schimpf
to attend the Grand Meeting 2026
Eckhard “Ecki” Schimpf … racing legend, team boss, creative mind and guardian of a great racing legacy – the “72 Stagpower” racing history of the…
Lovely Heroes 2026 is fully booked
The ‘Wirtschaftswunder’ section (‘Economic Miracle’) at the Grand Meeting 2026 is now full: all spaces for the colourful favourites of the 1950s and…
50 Years of World Champion James Hunt
Freddie Hunt to attend the 2026 Festival
In 1976, an unconventional racing driver, a daredevil and Formula 1’s first ‘pop star’, won the World Championship in the premier class: James……
Giacomo “Ago” Agostini
15-time world champion to be our guest
When the roar of engines and the buzz of the paddock can once again be heard at Rittergut Birkhof from 31 July to 2 August, the Grand Meeting will…
Grand Meeting at Retro Classics Essen
Retro Classics from 8–12 April 2026! You’re all very, very welcome! Please share and spread the word – we’ll be there. Grand Meeting.
Vanina Ickx – at the Grand Meeting
“Iron Dame” – in 2026
The major festival “Grand Meeting” showcases the next generation. We are proud to present Vanina Ickx, a racing heroine of the present day, from 31…
5-time Le Mans overall winner
Derek Bell is coming to the Grand Meeting
The next international racing legend has been confirmed, and we are thrilled to announce that we are continuing the lineup of legendary Le Mans…
Jacky Ickx – Top driver legend
6 Le Mans and 8 Formula 1 victories
Big news with a very special highlight: Le Mans legend and Formula 1 and endurance racing winner Jacky Ickx is coming to the Grand Meeting 2026. With…
Grand Meeting 2026
The great summer gathering
The 20th anniversary of this magnificent and incomparable festival is not the only milestone approaching for the grand classic car and automotive…
Highlights of the Grand Meeting 2026
Jacky Ickx is coming to drive the Dakar-winning Mercedes G
Freddie Hunt is coming to the Grand Meeting
The Alamagny prototype is being unveiled for the first time
New for 2026:
The Moët & Chandon Champagne Terrace
Chopard is the Official Timekeeper and a partner of the Grand Meeting
Racing Legends on the Circuit: Jaguar Special Race to Mark 75 Years Since the Le Mans Victory
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Lifestyle, Drivestyle, Racing, Fashion & Pleasure
SAVE THE DATE:31 July – 2 August 2026
Drivestyle & Lifestyle are back at Rittergut Birkhof!
This is the home of the festival celebrating cars, culture, fashion, design and stylish time travel. A visit to the idyllic green surroundings of Korschenbroich is always worthwhile for Germany’s most beautiful automotive garden party.
31 July – 2 August 2026
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