This is the crown jewel. Monterey Car Week 2026 is a 10-day event running August 7–16, featuring world-class automotive events including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, The Quail A Motorsports Gathering, vintage racing at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and high-profile auctions. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is Sunday, August 16, with signature events clustered August 13–16.
The 69th Monterey Jazz Festival takes place September 25–27, 2026. It's the longest continuously running jazz festival in the world. Draws a loyal, high-spending crowd every year.
The MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest of Monterey returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in 2026, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. Motorcycle racing fans flock to the area for this one.