FOTU IS BACK!

The Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional (FOTU) returns on July 17th, BIGGER and BETTER than ever! Once more we will be celebrating the everyday cars that once filled driveways and roads across the UK but are now delightful rarities in their own right.

This year the cars which are eligible for the Concours de L’Ordinaire is from 1972 to 2002 and for classic car parking is from 1972 to 2007. From quirky hatchbacks to beloved saloons and forgotten family favourites, FOTU puts the spotlight on automotive history’s most marvellously mundane machines!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS

We're keeping our Early Bird ticket prices at 2026 levels for FOTU 2027.

So if you've been thinking about coming back to FOTU, now's the time to get your ticket.

Get your tickets for £25 per person. Additional passengers in your vehicle will require their own ticket. Kids under 15 go free at FOTU!

• Modern Car & Driver
  • Non members: £20 (Early Bird) / £27 (Standard)
  • HDC members: £15 (Early Bird) / £20.25 (Standard)

• Classic & Unexceptional Car & Driver 
  • Non members: £20 (Early Bird) / £27 (Standard)
  • HDC members: £15 (Early Bird) / £20.25 (Standard)

• Passenger
  • Non members: £20 (Early Bird) / £27 (Standard)
  • HDC members:£15 (Early Bird) / £20.25 (Standard)

• Child Passenger (under 15)
  • Free

FOTU 2027 Early Bird Promotion Terms & Conditions

NEW! CAMPING

For the first time ever, you can camp at FOTU on the Friday night!

Make a weekend of it and arrive at Grimsthorpe Castle on Friday 16 July, get your pitch set up and enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks before the main event.

Camping is £75 per pitch

One pitch accommodates up to two adults and two children. Your Friday-night camping experience includes:

• Your camping pitch for the night
• Live music
• Bar
• Food
• The chance to get settled in before the main event
• The chance to site your car early on the Saturday

It's the perfect way to start your FOTU weekend – arrive early, relax with fellow enthusiasts and get into the FOTU spirit before the gates open on Saturday!

Camping pitches are limited and must be booked in advance!

CONCOURS DE L'ORDINAIRE

Think your beloved everyday car deserves its moment in the spotlight? Enter the Concours de L’Ordinaire, where judges look for the quirkiest, most charming, and true-to-origin examples of unexceptional classics.

Eligible vehicles are cars manufactured between 1972 and 2002.

Do you think your car embodies the spirit of the unexceptional? Enter the Concours de L’Ordinaire. Share photos and tell us why your vehicle deserves the spotlight!

Want to get a feel for the types of vehicles you could be up against? Read our Ultimate Guide to the Concours!

SAVE 25% ON TICKETS

Better yet, why not join the club before the show and get 25% off tickets too!

With Hagerty Drivers Club membership you get:

• free entry for you and a plus one into the Members Area with comfortable seating and complimentary snacks plus a members-only bar and barista coffee
• 25% off all tickets
• two free drinks from the bar with your membership token
• access to the HDC discounts portal with offers from brands like Halfords, Euro Car Parts, AirBnB, Holidays Extras and more

If you're looking to purchase a car and passenger tickets with HDC access for both of you, you'll save £50 - this makes membership only £10 for the whole year!

Find out what you’re missing out on by visiting the Hagerty Drivers Club, where you’ll discover even more exclusive member benefits.

HAGERTY DRIVERS CLUB MEMBERS AREA

Normally only reserved for club members, we’re releasing a small batch of HDC Members Area access tickets to the general public!

For just £20 per person (kids free with a paying adult) you can:

• gain access to the Hagerty Drivers Club members area
• get a free drink of your choice from our licensed bar
• enjoy complimentary snacks
• take advantage of comfy seating for when you need a break from the action.

AND THERE'S MORE...

We are busy putting together lots of exciting plans for this year's FOTU! Keep an eye out for updates in the coming months! 

New to FOTU? Read our round up of FOTU 2026 to catch a glimpse of the event’s unique charm and atmosphere!