Jersey International Motoring Festival gears up for an extra day

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 13:50

Islanders will see an extra day of motoring madness this year as the Jersey International Motoring Festival adds an additional day to the calendar.

The usual four-day event will be extended to Wednesday, 3 June, until Sunday, 7 June, for the Grand Finale.

Getting things going with the introduction of the Town Centre Launch Event, with 'dynamic' vehicle showcases and the first Parade of Favourite Vehicles through St Helier.

One festival organiser, Alex Salmon, says the 2026 Jersey International Motoring Festival will build on everything people love about the event, while introducing new experiences that bring the festival closer to the public than ever before:

"The new town centre launch and vehicle parade will create a truly special moment for the island."

On Thursday, business goes ahead as usual with the JIMF Rolling Roadshow down Victoria Avenue, with a demonstration of classic and modern vehicles from motor clubs around the island.

The following Friday will see the Moonlight Sprint, a competitive spin on the night before as drivers tackle the avenue at speeds over 100 mph, with the setting sun marking the background for the event.

Islanders will also be able to see the traditional host of attractions on the weekend with the Westmount Hillclimb, the static showcase of impressive vehicles in People's Park, as well as drivers taking to the roads around Victoria Park.

Sunday will also see the Grand FInale which iclues a demonstration with the Active areana celebrating motorsport culture, with displays from Kart-races as young as six to champions of local racing.