The fourth annual Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week welcomes the world’s most exclusive auto brands and car collections back to Aquidneck Island for four days of special events, seminars, gatherings and more on September 28 - October 1, 2023. 

This year's events include a VIP reception, seminars, “The Gathering” at Rough Point, Wine by the Water wine-tasting event at Forty 1 North, “Hilltop Hangouts,” the Bonhams Auction, the Audrain Auto Museum Annual Fundraising Gala, the concours village and, of course—the centerpiece of the event—the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance. Once the sun goes down, experience exclusive cocktail hours, dinners, and various VIP parties hosted in some of Newport's most impressive venues.

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Concours Village

The International Tennis Hall of Fame will act as the Concours Village for the week.

Cars and Coffee Breakers

Concours d’Elegance

The "crown jewel" of Motor Week! The 2023 Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance will host over 100 cars in various classes all competing for the lusted Best Of Show trophy.

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The Gathering

Explore the sprawling historic landscape with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean as you sip champagne, enjoy tasty bites, and see stunning cars.

TICKETS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

  1. Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance
  2. The Gathering: A One-Day Lawn Party
  3. Wine By The Water
  4. Hilltop Hangout
  5. Bonhams Auction
  6. Coffee at the Concours
  7. Yoga at the Concours

Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance

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Where:
The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Avenue
When:
Sunday, October 1
Cost:
$175 - $450

Want to see who wins Best of Show?

Welcome to the crown jewel of the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. Witness over 100 cars from various decades across various classes all competing for the coveted Best of Show trophy.

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The Gathering: A One-Day Lawn Party

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Where:
Rough Point Museum, 680 Bellevue Avenue
When:
Friday, September 29, from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:
$350

Make your way to Rough Point, the former home of heiress Doris Duke, for an exclusive lawn party and a look at rare collections of fine automobiles and motorcycles. Explore the sprawling historic landscape with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean as you sip champagne, wines and Newport Craft specialty cocktails and beers. You'll be in good company with Jay Leno and other car enthusiasts alike.

The Gathering at Rough Point

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Wine By The Water

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Where:
Forty 1 North, 351 Thames Street
When:
Thursday, September 28, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Cost:
$150

Start Motor Week in style at the waterfront by sampling luxury wine brands hand-selected by wine experts joined with delicious food pairings from 41 North’s Executive Chef.

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Hilltop Hangout

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Where :
Hilltop Inn, 2 Kay Street
When:
Thursday, September 29 or Friday, September 30, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost:
$100

Kick back and relax after a fun-filled day of seminars and automobiles. The Hilltop Inn is the perfect place to enjoy a Newport Craft Brewing Co. cocktail and a cigar while mingling with new and old friends. There are two opportunities to attend this popular event; either Thursday September 29th or Friday September 30th.

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Bonhams Auction

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Where :
International Tennis Hall of Fame
When:
Friday, September 29 at 4:00 PM
Cost:
TBD

Picture this: the tennis hall of fame is transformed into an auction room filled with some of the most sought-after cars around. Which would you bid on? 

 

Coffee at the Concours

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Where :
The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Avenue
When:
Sunday, October 1st, 6:30 - 8:30 AM
Cost:
$75

Waves crashing, the smell of fresh coffee and salty sea air surrounds you as cars take their places ready to compete for the Best of Show trophy. Coffee and light refreshments to be served. 

All VIP Admission ticket holders for the Concours d 'Elegance and All-Inclusive ticket holders receive access to Coffee at the Concours. Any person WITHOUT a ticket to the Concours d'Elegance (VIP, General Admission, or All-Inclusive ticket holders) must promptly leave the field by 8:30 AM. 

Cars and Coffee Breakers

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Yoga at the Concours

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Where :
Anglesea Mansion, 245 Ruggles Avenue
When:
Sunday, October 1st, 7:30 - 8:30 AM
Cost:
$15

Early morning yoga on the lawn of a Gilded Age mansion, surrounded by world class cars—you are in Newport after all. Arrive at Anglesea Mansion for a gentle and awakening yoga session with the sound of waves crashing in the background.

A ticket to Yoga at the Concours does NOT give access to the Concours d'Elegance.

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PUBLIC EVENTS

  1. Tour d’Elegance
  2. Bellevue Car Display
  3. Concours Village
  4. Cars & Coffee

Tour d’Elegance

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Where:
Various Locations
When:
Saturday, September 30, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

The Tour d’Elegance is the scenic drive for all cars that are participating in the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance and will be a spectacle not worth missing.

The tour begins Saturday morning at Scarborough Beach in Narraganset, then winds through downtown Jamestown with a stop at Beavertail State Park. The tour will proceed through Aquidneck Island, stopping for coffee and photos at Fort Adams State Park overlooking the harbor and Newport Bridge, continuing with a scenic drive along historic Ocean Drive and the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean.

The tour ends on Bellevue Avenue with all cars parking together on the closed street for the public to view and interact with drivers and owners. 

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Bellevue Car Display

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Where:
Bellevue Avenue
When:
Saturday, September 30, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Following the Tour d'Elegance, make your way up to historic Bellevue Avenue where all cars will be parked together on the closed street for the public to view and interact with drivers and owners. Owners and drivers will be treated to a special lunch at the landmark Newport restaurant, La Forge, while the public enjoys the local vendors and food trucks.

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Concours Village

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Where:
International Tennis Hall of Fame
When:
Thursday - Sunday, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM* (4:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday)

The International Tennis Hall of Fame acts as the Concours Village for the Motor Week. The Village is open through the weekend and will feature concessions from local restaurants, vendors with unique booths and experiences as well as an exciting and adventure-filled Family Zone. 

Audrain Concours Village

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Cars & Coffee

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Drive
When:
Saturday, September 30, 8:00 - 11:00 AM

Head to Fort Adams State Park to explore classic and modern cars on display overlooking the waterfront. 

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Seminars

  1. Looking Ahead: Smart & Responsible Auto Donation and Estate Planning
  2. Women at Speed: on Tour & Track
  3. Longer, Lower, Wider: Auto Design Evolves
  4. Moments in Design: What Were They Thinking?
  5. Contemporary Coachbuilding
  6. Tenuous Connections: Did You Realize That..
  7. Cars & Guitars: A Match Made in Motown
  8. Detail(s) Make the Difference
  9. The Cannonball Run: Then & Now
  10. A New Age for GM: Cadillac Celestiq and Beyond
  11. Car Sharks

Looking Ahead: Smart & Responsible Auto Donation and Estate Planning

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenters: Joseph Hearn & John Boxer

 

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Women at Speed: on Tour & Track

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenters: Merle Mullin, Lyn St. James & Cana Comer

 

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Longer, Lower, Wider: Auto Design Evolves

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenter: Ed Wellburn

 

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Moments in Design: What Were They Thinking?

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Friday, September 29, 2023 from 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenters: Ralph Gilles & Michael Simcoe

 

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Contemporary Coachbuilding

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Friday, September 29, 2023 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenters: Chip Foose, Jay Leno & Donald Osborne

 

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Tenuous Connections: Did You Realize That..

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Friday, September 29, 2023 from 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenters: Jay Leno & Donald Osborne

 

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Cars & Guitars: A Match Made in Motown

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenter: Perry Margouleff, Music Producer

 

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Detail(s) Make the Difference

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Where:
Tennis Hall of Fame
When:
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenter: Tim McNair

 

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The Cannonball Run: Then & Now

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenters: Bill Warner & Doug Tabbutt

 

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A New Age for GM: Cadillac Celestiq and Beyond

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenters: Jay Leno, Rory Harvey & John Roth

 

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Car Sharks

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Where:
Casino Theater, Newport
When:
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost:
Adult: $50, Child: $40

Presenters: Jay Leno & Robert Herjavec

 

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*All events are subject to change. 

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