Arizona Concours Returning to the Scottsdale Civic Center January 2026 

The date for the next Arizona Concours d’Elegance has been announced as Sunday, January 18, 2026, on the parklike lawns of the Scottsdale Civic Center. A professionally judged and curated assembly of 100 rarely seen cars and high-value collector vehicles, the Arizona Concours is presented in partnership with Scottsdale Arts, the organization responsible for an array of artistic services in the city. With the theme Sculpture in Motion, the 8th edition of the Concours will display vehicles from around the world in the atmosphere of a stylish garden party.

Ed Winkler, who serves as co-chairman of the Arizona Concours, along with Chuck Stanford Jr., said, “2026 is shaping up to be a great year for the Arizona Concours. Once again, the Concours will be an upscale lifestyle event featuring rare and fascinating vehicles arrayed on the grass, with entrants and spectators, some in period costumes, strolling the lawns under the sparkling-blue Arizona sky.”

There Will Be 15 Judged Classes at the Arizona Concours

The Arizona Concours committee has designated 15 judged classes for 2026, including special classes that range from the 140th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz, the event’s featured marque, to a class for dune buggies and beach cruisers. Other classes include a celebration of 125 years of Indian motorcycles, mid-century station wagons, post-war European sports/racing cars, and exotic supercars from 2000 through 2025.

Awards are presented in each class, along with a variety of special awards and the two coveted Best of Show trophies—one for pre-World War II and one for post-war. There is also an award for favorite costume.

Mercedes-Benz Style & Heritage Will Be On Display

Stanford, a longtime Mercedes-Benz enthusiast, noted that 2026 is a significant year for the esteemed German car company. “As the company that invented the automobile, Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of automotive engineering and has presented the world with extraordinary examples of voluptuous design and fierce competitiveness,” Stanford said. “I’m certain that a wide variety of Mercedes-Benz style and heritage will be on display come January in Scottsdale.”

Make-A-Wish Arizona

Proceeds from the Arizona Concours benefit local artists and art programs, as well as the Concours’ longtime beneficiary, Make-A-Wish Arizona, the founding chapter of the national organization that grants wishes for children facing life-threatening medical conditions. The Arizona Concours not only raises money for Make-A-Wish but also gets some of the children involved in judging the cars and awarding a specially designed trophy to their favorite.