THE NEXT CLASSICS ON THE COMMON WILL BE HELD ON
A WEDNESDAY IN LATE JULY 2026
Photographs by Steve Collins Photography
Classics on the Common is our flagship event. Since we took over the show in 2009, ‘Classics’ has become one of Britain’s biggest mid-week classic car shows and is ranked as one of the top events of the classics calendar.
Up to 1,000 cars, other 4-wheel vehicles, motorcycles and scooters, with thousands of spectators, fill Harpenden Common on a Wednesday in late July.
Charities have benefited, too. In 2025 the show raised £30,000. Since taking over the event we have raised and distributed more than £448,000 to needy causes.
Visit our Classics on the Common website for a full report on the 2025 show, the names of the charities that will benefit from the money raised and view dozens of pictures of the show taken for us by Steve Collins Photography.
Join in the Fun!
Getting involved with us in events like Classics can be very rewarding. If you would like to join us in Rotary, please visit our ‘Become a Member’ page and find out what becoming involved with Rotary could mean for you.
Watch the Classics on the Common VIDEO
Treat yourself to a fascinating 13 minutes watching hundreds of yesteryear’s classic vehicles – cars, motorbikes, and scooters – assemble on Harpenden Common for the annual Classics on the Common show.
Take in the pride and dedication of the owners, the enthusiasm and enjoyment of the spectators and appreciate the many roles played by Rotary in Harpenden members and others in making the event happen.