2026 PH Annual Service | Plan your day!

It's back, bigger than ever - and it's your last chance to get tickets...

By PH Staff / Friday, 31 July 2026 / Loading comments

The PistonHeads Annual Service powered by Michelin returns to the iconic former WWII base at Bicester Motion on Saturday August 8th 2026. The Annual Service is so much more than a car show; it's a celebration of cars, the stories behind them, and the proper enthusiasts who drive them.

We’ve laid on more to do than ever before, so read on carefully to make the most of your day ahead of the ultimate PH gathering of the year.

When: Saturday 8 August 2026, 09:00 – 16:00
Where: Bicester Motion, Oxfordshire (OX27 8AL)
Tickets: Advance only (no gate sales). £22.50 (+ booking fee), under 16s £5, under 5s free
Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome

Last Tickets: Tickets are selling out incredibly fast, and we are down to our absolute last few. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Secure yours now!

Free Pocket Show Guide

First things first – make sure you grab a free pocket show guide on your way into the paddock first thing. They’ve got all of this information in a neat A6 booklet that you can keep handy in your pocket all day, including the live stage schedule and locations of our exhibitors, car clubs, test drives, and the all important site map in the centrefold.

The Live Stage

The beating heart of the paddock. We’ve got a packed schedule of interviews, awards, and live podcast recordings. This year, we’re welcoming motoring icon Vicki Butler-Henderson to celebrate 30 years of the Lotus Elise, Le Mans and F1 legend Johnny Herbert, and Ben Fowler from the Road To Success podcast for top-tier automotive chat. Here’s the full schedule for the day:

10:00 - 10:10 Welcome to the PistonHeads Annual Service
10:20 - 10:50 A world debut with Longbow
11:00 - 11:20 50 years of Golf GTI with Regal Autosport
11:30 - 12:00 Johnny Herbert on F1, Le Mans and Lola
12:10 - 13:30 Road to Success Live
13:40 - 14:10 30 years of the Lotus Elise with Vicki Butler-Henderson
14:20 - 14:40 Petroyle revives the E46 M3 Touring
14:50 - 15:10 BMW MINI turns 25
15:20 - 15:30 Show awards

Expanded Lawns & Showcase Area

We've grown our footprint (again). Alongside the returning Classics, Modern Classics, Future Classics, Modified, and Readers' Cars lawns, 2026 brings a bigger Supercars, Exotics & Rarities Lawn. Also, look out for our updated Showcase and Reader’s Cars area in the hangar, giving the absolute cream of the crop the spotlight they deserve.

New Test Drives

Following last year's huge success, we’ve expanded our test-drive offering. Alpine, Renault, Dacia, and MINI will be running drives from the front gate in the technical site, while event partner Genesis will operate from their stand inside the Automotive Hangar. All test drives are first come first served on the day, so make sure you head to the test drives zones to get your name down early. You’ll need to take your physical drivers licence with you, so don’t forget your wallet.

Rave Coffee & PistonHeads Blend Launch

Cars and coffee belong together. PistonHeads has teamed up with Rave Coffee to launch an exclusive, community-chosen PH blend. Sourced from responsible farmers and roasted fresh, be sure to grab a cup to fuel your early morning paddock wandering. Rave will be serving it up as soft serve ice cream, and you can grab your own bag of beans to take home too.

Partners & Exhibitors

Michelin (Title Sponsor): Catch them on the PistonHeads stand with technical advisors ready for all your tyre and performance questions.
Genesis: Showcasing their latest models, including a first chance to experience the new GV60 Magma.
Regal Autosport: Sponsoring the Modified Lawn and celebrating 50 years of the Golf GTI on stage.
RPM Technik: Sponsoring the Future Classics lawn with a top-tier Porsche display.
Charles and Dean: Bringing an exciting array of performance and classic cars, plus a few surprises.
Howden Insurance: Sponsoring the Classics lawn with a very special, soon-to-be-revealed lineup.
MINI: Joining us for the first time to celebrate 25 years of the modern MINI with one-off builds from Plant Oxford.

You'll also find the latest from Alpine, Renault, Lamborghini Pangbourne, Lotus, Morgan, Caterham, and MST Cars, plus tuning experts like Haltech, Bilstein, APD, and the PAAA.

Giving Back & Family Fun

The incredible volunteer crew from The Sporting Bears Motor Club returns! Grab a passenger seat dream ride on local roads, with 100 per cent of your donation going directly to children's charities.

For the next generation of petrolheads, the Mini Rovers are back so the kids can get behind the wheel. New for 2026, the Little Top are joining us in our new Kids Zone for families to take a breather, with numerous activities to keep your little petrolheads entertained.

The PistonHeads Shop

We’ll be back in the main paddock with our central display. Not only will it feature our rather excellent merchandise range, but we'll also have a selection of some of the latest and greatest cars available today. Be sure to swing by and say hello!

Auctions & 98 Collective

This year, the auctions team will be on hand to answer any questions you have about selling your car. They’ll be based in the MT Yard on the technical site, alongside our new 98 Collective member display. If you’re thinking about selling your premium, performance or collectable car, speak to our team to reach the largest audience of performance car buyers in the UK.

Discounts & Exclusives

Ahead of the Annual Service, we have some exciting offers from exhibitors, vendors, and businesses based at Bicester Motion:

reg360: Upgrade to a reg360 Pro account in-app today. Enjoy 6 months FREE, unlock additional features, then continue for just £1 per month (no contracts, cancel anytime). Upgrade now via Profile > Subscription or visit www.reg360.app/app-download.
SkyWave Gin: Save 10% on all Click & Collect orders over £30 placed before the Annual Service. Visit Skywavegin.com, select your choice of award-winning ultra-premium spirits, apply the code AUGUSTSPIRIT26 at checkout, and collect from the distillery on Saturday 8th August.
Automotive Utopia: Offering a free gift for any purchase and/or order made on the day of the event. Visit automotiveutopia.co.uk for more information.

Whether you're bringing a V12 exotic, a home-built hero, or just yourself and a mate, polish up your pride and joy and secure those final tickets. We'll see you next week!

Last chance to buy tickets here