The Aurora 2026: Sweden's Premier Concours Showcases Hypercars, Yachts, and 40 Years of BMW M3
From June 26 to 28, 2026, Norrviken Gardens in Båstad hosted the third installment of Aurora, Sweden's renowned classic car event, drawing in more than 16,500 attendees. The gathering showcased a dual concours featuring both classic vehicles and cutting-edge hypercars, including the global debuts of the Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II, Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster, and Koenigsegg Gemera. Mercedes-Benz Classic highlighted 140 years of automotive advancements with a display of historical models. Brabus introduced the exclusive Bodo Gran Turismo Coupe, while Koenigsegg revealed the Sadair's Spear hypercar alongside a record-breaking Lego replica. The Aurora Yacht Show presented brands such as Riva and Delta Powerboats, and BMW marked 40 years of the M3. The next event is scheduled for July 2–4, 2027.
Key facts
- The Aurora 2026 took place from 26–28 June 2026 in Båstad, Sweden.
- Over 16,500 visitors attended the event at Norrviken Gardens.
- World-first public appearances included Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II, Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster, and Koenigsegg Gemera.
- Mercedes-Benz Classic displayed the 1937 W 125 Silver Arrow and 2018 Vision EQ Silver Arrow, plus C 111-II and Vision One-Eleven.
- Brabus debuted the Bodo, limited to 77 units, and showcased Rocket GTS, 700, and 800 Cabrio.
- Koenigsegg unveiled the Sadair's Spear and a 1:1 Lego replica that set a world record for fastest Lego car at 69mph.
- The Aurora Yacht Show featured brands like Riva, Delta Powerboats, and Princess F60.
- BMW celebrated 40 years of the M3 and presented the M Concept Neue Klasse.
- The next edition of The Aurora will run from 2 to 4 July 2027.
Entities
Artists
- Shawn Adams
Institutions
- Mercedes-Benz Classic
- Brabus
- Koenigsegg
- BMW
- Rolls-Royce
- Lamborghini
- Delta Powerboats
- J-Craft
- Nimbus
- Axopar
- Riva
- Fleming Yachts
- Tung Hwa Boatyard
- Princess F60
- The Aurora
- Norrviken Gardens
- Båstad Harbour
- TheAurora.se
- @TheAuroraConcours
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- Sweden
- Båstad
- Norrviken Gardens
- Båstad Harbour
- Taiwan
- Le Mans
- Scandinavia
- Germany
- Northern Europe