Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show runs on 19-21 March 2027 at NEC Birmingham. It is for public: classic car owners, home restorers, car club members and families; all ages welcome, with clubs, specialist traders, dealers and autojumblers exhibiting.
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- Visitors (2024)
- 26,912
- How often
- Every year
- Dates
- 19–21 March 2027
- Where
- NEC Birmingham
Official show website (opens in a new tab) necrestorationshow.com
This is the show where you watch classic cars being repaired live on club stands, then buy the parts, tools and advice to do the same at home: the 2026 edition had a record 120 live restorations under way. It drew 26,912 visitors in 2024, up from 26,872 the year before.
Visiting the show
- Opening hours
- Fri 19 Mar 2027 10:00 to 17:30; Sat 20 Mar 2027 09:00 to 18:00; Sun 21 Mar 2027 09:00 to 17:00
- Admission and tickets
- Paid tickets. Adult advance £29.50 Friday, £30.50 Saturday, £29.50 Sunday (door £32.50 / £33.50 / £32.50); child 5 to 15 from £22.50 advance; family (2 adults, up to 3 under 16s) from £60.50 advance; three-day pass £64.50 advance; under 5s free with a paying adult; carers free; £2.40 booking fee per advance order; advance sales close midnight Thursday 18 March 2027
- Audience
- Public: classic car owners, home restorers, car club members and families; all ages welcome, with clubs, specialist traders, dealers and autojumblers exhibiting
- Running alongside
- Classic Car Sale by Iconic Auctioneers held during the show; Footman James Barn Find display; Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership final; National Car Club Awards; Sporting Bears Dream Rides
- Sectors
- Classic car restoration parts and tools, Restoration services, Classic car dealers and auctions, Car clubs, Insurance and finance, Car care and detailing, Autojumble and memorabilia
Details from the organiser (source: necrestorationshow.com, checked 14 November 2026).
Edition history
| Edition | Dates | Venue | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 19-21 March 2027 | NEC Birmingham | |
| 2025 | 21-23 March 2025 | NEC Birmingham | |
| 2024 | 22-24 March 2024 | NEC Birmingham | 26,912 |
| 2023 | – | NEC Birmingham | 26,872 |
Sources: necrestorationshow.com (plan your visit, faqs, page 3, page 4).
Where it takes place
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Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
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