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CLASSIC-GALA SCHWETZINGEN 2025 – Germany's most traditional international Concours d‘Elegance – invites you to the automotive highlight of the year. In the stunning Baroque garden of Schwetzingen Palace, visitors will embark on a captivating journey through automotive history: from elegant pre-war classics and luxurious sports cars to charming post-war microcars and unique body designs by renowned designers. An international jury will award the finest and rarest vehicles, while guests can stroll through the event in a refined atmosphere, taking in every detail.
The Classic-Gala is more than just a competition – it’s a prestigious social event that brings together automotive culture, art, and lifestyle. Within this exclusive setting, you’ll find culinary delights, live music, and a curated art exhibition to complete the experience. Recognized as "One of the Greatest Concours" by The Concours Year, the Classic-Gala Schwetzingen sets the bar for world-class automotive events. With affordable entry fees, this exceptional event is accessible to all – offering a unique opportunity to witness automotive excellence in one of Europe's most beautiful palace gardens.
Features themes 2025:
125" Allgemeiner Schnauferl Club
125 years ADLER
110 years Aston Martin Automobile
13th US-Classic Car Concours
75 years Abarth
70 years Alpine
Do you have a specific car and would like to present it in the Palace garden?
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More than 180 classic cars, live-music, art, jewellery & watches, fashion and brand-presentations await the visitors.
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Classic-Gala Schwetzingen provides opportunities for partners and exhibitors.
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Schwetzingen was the summer residence of the Electors Palatine Charles III Philip and Charles IV Theodore. It is situated in Schwetzingen, roughly equidistant from the electors' seats at Heidelberg, and is most notable for its spacious and ornate gardens. Remarkably, the original design, in all its diversity, survives to this day.
Schwetzingen Palace Gardens are a cultural heritage site of European significance: more than 100 sculptures are scattered throughout this wonderful, and at times surprising, landscape. An assortment of whimsical buildings lend an exotic touch: Temple of Apollo, mosque, turkish garden.
