Programme
The Programme for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025 will be published early next year.
*Villa d´Este hotel guests only
FRIDAY 24TH MAY 2024
- 10:00 – 16:30
- Check-in at Villa d’Este and Technical Check-in for Historic Cars *
- 15:30 – 16:15
- Aperitivo by A. Lange & Söhne, Lobby, Villa d’Este *
- 16:30
- Entrants’ Briefing, Sala Regina, Villa d’Este *
- 18:45
- BMW Group Cocktail incl. Presentation of the 20th BMW Art Car, in the Mosaic Garden, Villa d’Este *
- Followed by
- Inaugural Dinner, Villa d’Este *
- 21:30
- Flying Dessert incl. BMW World Premiere, Platano, Villa d’Este *
- 22:00 – 01:00
- BMW Party, Pool Area, Villa d’Este *
SATURDAY 25TH MAY 2024
- From 09:30
- Exhibition of the cars, on the grounds of the Villa d’Este
Inspection of the cars by the Jury
Public Referendum for the “Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este” for Historic Cars and the “Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award” for Concept Cars & Prototypes (voting in the event app) - During the day
- Exhibition Rolls-Royce and the BMW Art Car in the Mosaic Garden, Villa d’Este
- 11:30 – 14:00
- Lunch Break, Villa d’Este
- From 14:00
- Parade on the terrace of Villa d’Este in front of the Jury and the public
Award ceremonies: “Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este” and special awards for Historic Cars - From 19:00
- Shuttle Service (boat and car) from Villa d’Este to Villa Erba *
- 19:30 – 20:00
- Welcome & Champagne Reception, Villa Visconti, on the grounds of the Villa Erba *
- From 20:00
- Italian Dinner, Villa Visconti, on the grounds of the Villa Erba *
- Followed by
- Festival of Lights Party Night, Villa Visconti, on the grounds of the Villa Erba *
- From 22:30
- Return shuttles to Villa d’Este (cars only) *
- 10:00 – 15:00
- AMICI & AUTOMOBILI – WHEELS & WEISSWÜRSCHT,
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public Day Club and Community Meeting, on the grounds of the Villa Erba
SUNDAY 26TH MAY 2024
- 07:30 – 08:45
- Transfer of all Historic Cars and Concept Cars to Villa Erba
- 07:30 – 18:00
- Shuttle Service by car between Villa d’Este and Villa Erba *
- 09:00 – 18:00
- Shuttle Service by boat between Villa d’Este and Villa Erba *
- 09:30 – 18:00
- Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public Day – Il Festival, on the grounds of the Villa Erba
Entertainment Programme incl. Music, Art and Culture - During the day
- Motorsport Icons Exhibition, Rotunda in the Congress Center, Villa Erba
- From 09:30
- Exhibition of the cars, on the grounds of the Villa Erba
Inspection of the cars by the Jury
Public Referendum for the “Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award” for Concept Cars & Prototypes (voting via the event app), Young People’s Referendum for Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi (voting in the Kids Area) - 11:30 – 14:00
- Lunch Break, Villa Visconti, on the grounds of the Villa Erba
- 14:00 – 17:30
- Parade of Historic Cars in front of the Jury and the public
Award ceremonies: Class Winners and “Prix d’Honneur” for Historic Cars, the “Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award” for Concept Cars & Prototypes, “Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi” and “Trofeo dei Presidenti” - From 19:15
- Welcome Cocktail & Arrival of the 8 Class Winners, Villa d’Este *
- 20:00 – 22:15
- Farewell Gala Dinner (Black Tie), Villa d’Este *
- From 22:30
- Award Ceremony for the “BMW Group Trophy – Best of Show” (1st and 2nd Prize) *
- Followed by
- Grand Finale & Arrivederci Party, Villa d’Este *