24h Le Mans
For its inaugural edition, Le Mans Classic Legend, taking place from July 2 to 5, 2026 on the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit, is set to deliver a spectacular weekend both on and off the track. Co-organised by Peter Auto and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, this brand-new event will offer a contemporary celebration of endurance racing history through 5 grids featuring cars from the mid-1970s to the late 2010s. From iconic prototypes to legendary GT cars, spectators will witness on track the technical and aesthetic evolution of endurance racing over the past 50 years on the full Le Mans circuit.
Beyond the on-track demonstrations and racing grids, Le Mans Classic Legend will offer a true festive and cultural experience designed for all audiences. Concerts, exhibitions, open-air cinema screenings and retro entertainment will bring the village to life throughout the weekend, transforming the event into a genuine vintage festival.
Following the success of the 2025 edition, two nights of concerts are once again on the program, featuring new headliners: Contrecoeur, Purple Disco Machine, and Étienne de Crécy on Friday night, followed by Bacchus, Superbus, and Bon Entendeur on Saturday night. A lineup designed to keep the audience dancing and singing until the wee hours of the morning.
Visitors will be immersed in a musical atmosphere ranging from the great classics of the ’80s and ’90s to the best hits of the 2010s. The Republican Guard’s marching band will also be back and will perform, throughout the weekend, musical arrangements specially created for the event.
Visitors will be able to enjoy performances by Street Smile, a troupe that blends interactive breakdancing, Double Dutch, and freestyle BMX demonstrations through several shows held throughout the weekend across the circuit. An urban, festive energy will transport the audience back to the golden age of street culture. Breakdancing workshops will be offered to the public throughout the weekend.
Thrill-seekers will find Bike Art and its impressive trials and freestyle BMX shows. Up to three performances a day will liven up the weekend, accompanied by introductory sessions allowing the public to discover these spectacular disciplines up close with the riders.
Younger visitors will enjoy a dedicated play area featuring face painting, tattoos, fun activities, a magician, and photo booths. All activities will be free and open to everyone throughout the weekend, with the exception of the claw machine at the carnival.
A first edition also means plenty of new features, and this one is packed with them to satisfy the whole family. A large carnival will take place at the heart of the event with rides, bumper cars, a coconut shy, shooting galleries, and cotton candy to transport visitors back to the memories of the great popular festivals of yesteryear. A large vintage arcade area will also feature pinball machines, arcade games, pool tables, air hockey, and retro game consoles.
Another major new feature this year: the Supercars Run, which will give enthusiasts the opportunity to admire several collector’s supercars and hypercars on the track on Saturday morning, as they take on the grand loop of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit.
To round out this festive atmosphere, Le Mans Classic Legend will also celebrate the 7th Art with an open-air cinema on Friday and Saturday. Three screenings per day will allow visitors to rediscover cult films from the ’80s and ’90s in a friendly atmosphere.
The legendary Mazda 787B will take center stage during a special demonstration on the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. A true icon of endurance racing and the only Japanese car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991, the 787B will offer the public a rare opportunity to see one of the most iconic cars in the history back in action. The distinctive sound of its rotary engine will once again echo through the Sarthe for a moment filled with emotion and nostalgia.
Because passion starts at an early age, young motorsport enthusiasts taking part in Little Big Mans will also have their own chance to shine on track.
Open to children aged 7 to 12, Little Big Mans is a parade featuring miniature replicas powered by electric or combustion engines inspired by legendary endurance racing cars.
See you on Saturday, July 4 at 1:45 PM for the start of the parade!
Another highlight of the weekend will be the exceptional presence of Gordon Murray, visionary engineer and iconic figure in automotive history. To celebrate the occasion, an exclusive parade featuring several legendary Gordon Murray creations will take place on the 24 Hours of le Mans Circuit. Spectators will notably be able to admire the legendary McLaren F1, winner of the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans in its GTR version, alongside the T.50, T.50s Niki Lauda, and T.33 models from Gordon Murray Automotive.
Two iconic Formula 1 single-seaters will also join the celebration: the Brabham BT42 and the legendary McLaren MP4/5B, driven by Ayrton Senna during his second Formula 1 World Championship title in 1990. Throughout the weekend, the vehicles taking part in this exclusive parade will be displayed in the heart of the village, offering visitors a unique immersion into Gordon Murray’s world.
Book your tickets for Le Mans Classic Legend through the event's official ticketing website.
