2026 RAA Bay to Birdwood

The RAA Bay to Birdwood is set to return on Sunday 18 October 2026, with the History Trust of South Australia unveiling the event's biggest transformation yet: a completely reimagined Finish Festival at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood. Recognised as the largest continually held motoring event for veteran, vintage and classic vehicles anywhere in the world, the RAA Bay to Birdwood will see more than 1,500 historic vehicles travel from West Beach to Birdwood, culminating in a refreshed festival experience for participants and spectators alike. Among the major new additions is a spectacular 30-metre drive-on stage, allowing award-winning vehicles and their owners to be celebrated in front of thousands of attendees for the first time. The 2026 event will also introduce The Ultimate Picnic, a premium hospitality experience featuring a three-course lunch, South Australian wines and beers, and prime viewing of the day's festivities.Alongside the prestigious vehicle awards, visitors can enjoy live music, food trucks, Adelaide Hills craft beverages, and the much-loved Fashions on the Field competition.To book Finish Festival and Ultimate Picnic tickets, visit baytobirdwood.history.sa.gov.au