Since its inception, the Arizona Concours d’Elegance has promoted a special charitable relationship with Make-A-Wish® Arizona, the founding chapter of the national organization that grants wishes for children facing life-threatening medical conditions.
For 2026, the Arizona Concours continues that important connection, not only helping to raise money for this very worthy cause but getting some of the children involved in the event by choosing their favorite car in the show, which is awarded a specially designed trophy.
“This annual event has had a profound impact on Arizona children living with critical illnesses,” said Fran Mallace, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Arizona. “With an average wish costing $10,000, the generosity and support that Make-A-Wish Arizona receives from this show will help us grant wishes for children across the state.”
The Arizona Concours, being held January 18, 2026, on the grass at the Scottsdale Civic Center, is a signature event during Arizona Car Week, partnering with Scottsdale Arts to present this exceptional show and competition. The vehicles are carefully curated to impress anyone who appreciates the beauty of exceptional design, displayed in the luxury atmosphere of a stylish garden party.
The theme for the upcoming Arizona Concours is “Sculpture in Motion,” with the show featuring about 100 rare, historic and rarely seen dream cars, dating back to the dawn of motoring, through the Art Deco era, sports cars of the 1950s and ‘60s, and up to the coveted supercars of the 21st Century.
There are 15 classes of vehicles with awards presented in each class, leading up to the Best of Show awards, one for a pre-World War II car and one for a post-war car. There are also a variety of special awards presented, including those for best vintage attire.
One of the most popular awards given during the Arizona Concours is for the vehicle chosen by Make-A-Wish Kids, who review the cars shown on the lawn to pick out their favorite. The unique handmade trophy, artistically created from automobile parts by Mark Scalpone, owner of Vintage Iron and Restoration. is among the most highly coveted prizes of the Concours.
The Arizona Concours also benefits local artists and art programs through its partnership with Scottsdale Arts, one of Arizona’s largest arts nonprofits.
General Admission tickets for the Arizona Concours are priced at $75 each through November 30; $90 from December 1 through December 31; and $100 from January 1, 2026, through the day of the Concours.
Concours Plus tickets, which include Dawn Patrol early admission on show day and entry to all Saturday seminars, are an additional $25 per ticket.
Tickets for students ages 13-18 with ID are$50 through November 30;
$60 from December 1 through December 31; and $75 from January 1, 2026, through the day of the Concours.
Active Military with ID and children 12 and under are admitted free.
Tickets for the Arizona Concours d’Elegance are available at ArizonaConcours.org, ScottsdaleArts.org and the box office at Scottsdale Center for the Arts.
For more information, visit ArizonaConcours.org.
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