Stage Line-up

Our live stage line-up gives visitors the chance to catch engaging discussions, live music, insightful talks and a running vehicle display.

Check out our stage line-up below and keep an eye out for further updates and performance times closer to the show.

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Morning 

11:00 Show Welcome

11:05 The Haynes Effect: Stories from the Workshop

Panellists: Edd China, Danny Hopkins, Ian Seabrook

How the Haynes Workshop Manuals Shaped Generations of Car Enthusiasts: An insightful session featuring real-life stories from speakers about the manuals and their influence on the automotive world.

11:35 Stage Talk Q&A - John Haynes: The Man, the Manuals and the Museum

A curated selection of questions are put to those who knew John Haynes OBE best, the man behind the world-famous Haynes Workshop Manuals and founder of the Museum. They’ll be sharing stories and memories of John from his school years through to the Museum opening.

12:10 The Iconic Cars of the 1980s: How They Changed the Game

Panellists: Jon Bentley, Jack Pegoraro, Ian Seabrook

To tie in with the decade the Museum opened to visitors (1985), a nostalgic and lively discussion on the legendary cars launched in the early 1980s, from turbocharged thrills to timeless legends.

Afternoon

13:40 The Art of the Automobile: Why Design Matters

Panellists: Edd China, Danny Hopkins, Ralph Hosier

This panel explores how form, proportion and detail define a car’s identity. The panel will discuss why car design and styling have always been central to the emotional appeal of the automobile, whether you're an enthusiast or simply a casual admirer.

14:10 The Importance of Engaging Younger People in Heritage Motoring

Special Guest Speakers: Iain Tyrrell and Chris Haynes

Heritage motoring faces a crucial challenge: how to inspire and involve the next generation. In this insightful session, Iain Tyrell and Chris Haynes explore why engaging young people is vital to preserving motoring history and culture.

14:35 The Future of Classic Cars

Panellists: Jon Bentley, Ralph Hosier, Jack Pegoraro

What’s Next for the Classics We Love? A thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the future of the classic car hobby. Panellists will debate the major challenges and opportunities facing classic car ownership over the next few decades - from fuel availability and regulation to shifting cultural tastes.

15:05 Haynes Heritage Engineering Parade

Our classic car restoration team will be on hand to showcase some of the impressive projects they’ve worked on in a live running display around the Museum’s paddock. Learn about these iconic cars and more about the specialist restoration techniques the team undertake.

15:45 Show awards

The show concludes with a set of special awards recognising star cars from the show line up selected by the Museum’s panel of judges.

4pm Show Closes