Staff Reports | Happenings & Events
Arizona Car Week is underway through Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, bringing classic, collector and exotic cars to Valley roads for a 10-day celebration of automotive culture.
More than 30 events are planned this season, according to a press release.
With attendance surpassing 200,000 in previous years, Darin Roberge, founder of Motorwerks Companies and arizonacarweek.org, said Arizona Car Week 2026 anticipates valley-wide turnout and another year of success building the local car community through events spread across the greater Phoenix area.
“Far more than a lineup of luxury vehicles, the series unfolds each year as an increasingly dynamic celebration of automotive culture that interweaves artistry, innovation and lifestyle,” Mr. Roberge said.
Visitors can explore global marque showrooms featuring Italian design, curated art installations depicting vintage cars and interconnected industry events that keep business owners at the forefront of developing trends.
Rebecca Nguyen, event organizer and owner of The Warehouse in Mesa, said her team has intentionally planned the launch of a new event series during Arizona Car Week 2026.
The series, Art House Collective, celebrates the intersection of automotive culture and fine art. The inaugural showcase will feature works by artists Dwight Knowlton, Lyn Hiner, Bill Pack and David Townsend in an exhibition at the historic Mesa warehouse from Jan. 20–25.
“By debuting this six-day art gallery during Arizona Car Week, we’re able to not only gather like-minded enthusiasts that may be looking for storage for their prized vehicles or a new community to join, but also, we have the perfect opportunity for increased exposure that helps support four amazing artists and the creative community of Arizona as a whole,” Ms. Nguyen said.
This year’s schedule spans casual, family-friendly gatherings and sophisticated experiences with cocktails and cigar lounges. From polished chrome to fine spirits, the week offers events designed to captivate enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Michael Carpenter, event organizer and owner of Italian Design and Racing, said, “Each year, this event gives us a great reason to invite people in to see and experience firsthand the unique nature of our shop. You really need to see the shop to fully experience all that we have to offer.”
Mr. Carpenter added that his team looks forward to its free car week event, the signature Ritrovo Cavallino Rampante on Jan. 22, and plans to continue leveraging Arizona Car Week as an opportunity to showcase its full-service engineering and prototyping shop.
