How to visit the Royal Bahrain Concours in 2026

01Which ticket should you buy?

The 2026 event returns to the Royal Golf Club on Friday 6 November and Saturday 7 November. Friday is Premier Day and Saturday is Prestige Day.

Use the table to pick the simplest route. A child ticket is for a child under 12 and is available only with an adult day admission ticket.

02Complete this pre-flight check

Do not travel hoping to pay at the entrance. The visitor FAQ says tickets must be purchased online in advance and cannot be bought at the gate.

1. Use the homepage's Buy Tickets button, which opens Platinumlist, the official ticket seller.
2. Buy the ticket for the correct date, or choose the two-day package.
3. Open the confirmation email and save the digital ticket where it will work without a mobile signal. Platinumlist delivery and access details are provided in that email.
4. Open the PARKING link in the visitor FAQ and save the route to the public parking location it shows (Derasat).
5. Check the official timetable and your confirmation again on the morning of your visit because published timings can change.
6. If you are taking a child, confirm the organiser's under-12 ticket rule and the seller's rule that visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
7. Review the ticket terms, including the non-refundable and non-exchangeable rule.

03Treat the published opening times as a final-check item

The public pages do not agree on opening and closing times. Use the comparison below before planning your arrival or evening.

The timetable shows a 12:00 opening and a 21:00 (Friday) or 20:30 (Saturday) close to the public. The ticket page says admission runs 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM on both days. The visitor FAQ shows 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Friday) and 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Saturday). The organiser has not said which applies, so confirm with your ticket email before you leave.

The event programme is still subject to change. Use the time in your current confirmation email and the latest official timetable when deciding when to leave.

The event returns to the Royal Golf Club in Riffa.

04Food, clothing and the two event days

Food and drinks are available to buy on site. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

The seller says all ages are welcome, but visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The organiser separately defines its child ticket as being for a child under 12 and sold with an adult day ticket.

The published dress code is smart casual or elegant.

Do not touch, enter or interfere with displayed vehicles unless the owner or exhibitor expressly permits it. Smoke only in designated areas, and get prior written approval for professional photography, video or commercial content.

The event plans to display 60 collector cars. Friday is Premier Day. Saturday is Prestige Day and includes the presentation of Concours Class Trophies.

For the venue, take Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway and continue to Road 4625.

Choose Friday if

You want the Premier Day programme and can attend only once. Recheck the latest Friday timetable before travelling.

Choose Saturday if

You want Prestige Day and its awards-focused programme. Recheck the latest Saturday timetable before travelling.

Choose both days if

You want both programmes and the two-day price works better than buying separate day tickets. The adult two-day package is BHD 40.

05What the official pages don't say

The published visitor guidance does not give a public car-park opening time, say whether there is a shuttle, or explain re-entry. Confirm these points through your ticket email before travel.

Bahrain Tourism says the venue is around a 20-minute drive from Manama in normal conditions and advises allowing extra travel time when the programme is busiest.

06Your phone-screen checklist

Save this list with your ticket so the essential checks stay together.

1. Correct date, two-day ticket or VIP hospitality selected
2. Ticket bought through the official Platinumlist route
3. Child ticket and accompaniment rules checked
4. Digital ticket and confirmation email saved
5. Latest opening time checked
6. Official parking route to Derasat saved
7. Ticket terms and on-site conduct rules reviewed
8. No outside food or drink packed
9. Smart casual or elegant clothing chosen

07FAQs

Can I buy a Royal Bahrain Concours ticket at the gate?

No. The official visitor FAQ says tickets cannot be purchased at the gate and must be bought online in advance.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. The official ticket page says a digital ticket can be presented on your device and does not require printing.

How much is a child ticket?

A child day ticket is BHD 10 and the child two-day package is BHD 20. The child must be under 12, and the child ticket must be purchased with an adult day admission ticket.

Can I bring food and drinks?

No outside food or beverages are permitted. Food and drinks are available to buy on site.

What should I wear?

The official visitor FAQ recommends smart casual attire.

Where is the event?

It is at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, Kingdom of Bahrain.

08Official sources

• Royal Bahrain Concours official homepage
• Royal Bahrain Concours tickets
• Royal Bahrain Concours visitor FAQ
• Royal Bahrain Concours timetable
• Bahrain Tourism: The Royal Bahrain Concours 2026
• Royal Bahrain Concours style guide
• Royal Bahrain Concours: VIP Hospitality

Official details checked 14 October 2026.