Thorough Events will hold the second edition of the Royal Bahrain Concours on 6-7 November 2026. This competition is scheduled to occur at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, Bahrain. Officials at Thorough Events serve as the primary organizers for the event. The gathering follows the inaugural edition and continues the presence of the classic car exhibition in the region. Participants and attendees will convene at the venue for the two-day programme. Planning for the logistics and the selection of competition entries has been managed by the team at Thorough Events to ensure the event proceeds as scheduled.
Diverse Competition Classes Announced
The competition will feature eight principal classes: Pre-1940s, Modern Coachbuilt, American Heritage, British Heritage, European Heritage, Supercars, Hypercars, and Big 6. Organizers also included three enthusiast classes: Thirty Under 30, Restomod & Modified, and 4×4 Trailblazers.
James Brooks-Ward, event chairman, stated: "The breadth of cars and automotive culture across Bahrain and the wider GCC is extraordinary, and we wanted this year’s categories to reflect that. From pre-war craftsmanship and some of the great names of British, American and European motoring, through to modern coachbuilding, supercars and today’s hypercars, the 2026 Royal Bahrain Concours will bring very different eras and approaches to automotive excellence together in one place."
Expert Judging Panel Assembled
The judging panel for the 2026 Royal Bahrain Concours consists of James Elliott, Alastair Clements, Manish Pandey, Arjun Oberoi, Victor Jennes, Justine Maison, Flavien Marçais, and Vanessa Marçais. These individuals will evaluate the entries according to the criteria established for the eight principal and three enthusiast classes.
Approximately 200 car-club vehicles will be displayed alongside the competition entries. These vehicles represent a range of automotive history and will occupy a dedicated area within the Royal Golf Club grounds during the event on 6-7 November 2026.
RBC TV serves as the new dedicated broadcasting platform for the Royal Bahrain Concours. This platform provides live and on-demand coverage of the event for viewers unable to attend in person. Through RBC TV, the organizers intend to broaden the reach of the competition to a global audience.
