Pau Motors Festival
Automobile festival on the historic Pau-Ville circuit, mixing Grand Prix, historic races, and low-carbon mobility
About Pau Motors Festival
Pau Motors Festival: The automobile celebrated on the historic urban circuit
The Pau Motors Festival is Pau's major automotive event, heir to the legendary Grand Prix de Pau created in 1933. The festival takes place on the Pau-Ville circuit, one of the last urban circuits in France, a 2.769 km track in the heart of the station district that has been the pride of the Béarn city for nearly a century.
An exceptional automotive heritage
The Grand Prix de Pau, created in 1933, is one of Europe's oldest urban car races. Legendary drivers like Maurice Trintignant, Juan Manuel Fangio, and Jim Clark have raced on this circuit. The Pau Motors Festival continues this tradition by bringing together modern races and the Historic Grand Prix, with over 250 drivers from all continents.
Historic races and exceptional vehicles
The Pau Classic Grand Prix brings together exceptional classic cars: historic Formula 1 cars, GTs, pre-war cars, and other legendary machines. Drivers compete in European championship events on the historic circuit, offering a unique automotive spectacle in an urban setting.
European Low-Carbon Mobility Forum
The Pau Motors Festival includes a European Low-Carbon Mobility Forum, bringing together public and private stakeholders to discuss the challenges of deploying low-carbon mobility. A New Mobility Village and a New Energy Laboratory showcase innovations: hydrogen prototypes (Mission H24), hybrid WRC cars, electric Formula E, and Extreme E.
A festival beyond automobiles
Beyond the races, the festival offers live concerts, an outdoor cinema (drive-in) showing cult automotive films, a gastronomic area (Place Gourmande), and entertainment for the whole family. The Pau Motors Festival is a true festive event that animates the city for several weeks in May.
Pau Motors Festival — edition 2026
Pau Motors Festival 2026
The Pau Motors Festival returns in May 2026 on the historic Pau-Ville circuit. Modern and historic car races, the European Low-Carbon Mobility Forum, exhibitions of exceptional vehicles, concerts, and gastronomy will animate the city for several weeks.
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Practical information — Pau Motors Festival
Circuit
The Pau-Ville circuit is located in the station district, in the city center of Pau. Grandstands are set up along the circuit.
Ticketing
- Early bird tickets at reduced prices available online
- Supplement of €4 to €6 at the ticket office on the day of the event
- Free for children under 12 years old (unassigned seats)
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult
Access
Park and ride facilities on the outskirts with shuttle services to the circuit. Train access: Pau station is in close proximity to the circuit.
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Where does it take place — Pau Motors Festival
Circuit de Pau-Ville
Quartier de la Gare, 64000 Pau