The 2025 is going to be a very special year for the world of collectible cars and motorcycles in Bilbao.
Bilbao will bring together, in the same weekend under the title "Festival Internacional Arte Sobre Ruedas" the following events:
6 / 7 / 8 de junio de 2025
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ARTE SOBRE RUEDAS "VILLA DE BILBAO"
A unique international event included in the calendar of the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA), aiming to become a key reference in Southern Europe for vehicle collectors. It also offers a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy beautiful memories related to motorcycles and cars with their families.
EVENT SCHEDULE
JUNE 6TH (FRIDAY)
18:00
Arrival of participants for the Elegance Contest and registration verification
JUNE 7TH (SATURDAY) – INTERNATIONAL ELEGANCE CONTEST AND CICA (INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF AUTOMOTIVE CLUBS)
09:00
apertura zona Arriaga y parking Arenal para aparcamiento de concursantes y aficionados que acudan con auto clásico, deportivo o moto
10:00
Inauguration of the CICA (International Congress of Automotive Clubs) at the Aula Magna of the Bidebarrieta Library
11:00
Inspection of the cars and motorcycles participating in the Elegance Contest by the committee
11:00-18:00
THE ELEGANCE CONTEST BEGINS: Exhibition of participating cars/motorcycles and enthusiasts at the Plaza Teatro Arriaga area and at San Mamés stadium area.
18:00
Parade of participants along the Gran Vía of Bilbao (the evaluation committee will be stationed in front of the Diputación Palace to assess the vehicles participating in each category of the Elegance contest)
21:00
Dinner for registered participants at Sociedad Bilbaina and awards ceremony
JUNE 8TH (SUNDAY) – "VILLA DE BILBAO" TOURISTIC RALLYE
09:30
Race start of the "Villa de Bilbao" touristic Rallye from San Mamés stadium, with the route Bilbao-Galdames (Torre Loizaga and return)
14:00
Lunch at San Mamés Stadium and awards ceremony
17:00
End of the event
International Elegance Contest
June 7th
Teatro Arriaga square and Arenal area (Bilbao)
Exterior of San Mamés Stadium (Bilbao)
In Bilbao, a world-renowned event was a must: a EleganceContest that brings a piece of Pebble Beach, Lake Como, and the Goodwood Festival to our city. This internationally significant competition strengthens the city's positioning and consolidates its tourist appeal.
Cars and motorcycles carefully preserved and maintained over time by their owners, treated as works of art on wheels, displayed to the eyes of the public as if sharing a treasure.
An International 'Elegance Contest is not just a story of cars and motorcycles; it is a story of people, a story of memories, dreams, and desires that all participants share warmly with all the spectators, enthusiasts, and fans.
Mark this date in your calendars, ladies and gentlemen: June 7th, 2025. A unique weekend to start the summer with more excitement and energy than ever!
INTERNATIONAL ELEGANCE CONTEST - PHOTO GALLERY
Below, we present a carousel gallery of pics from the 2022 Elegance Contest in Bilbao, the precursor to the International Festival of Artes Sobre Ruedas - Villa de Bilbao.
INTERNATIONAL ELEGANCE CONTEST - MAP OF CONTEST AREAS
INTERNATIONAL ELEGANCE CONTEST - CATEGORIES
June 7th
Aula Magna of the Bidebarrieta Library (Bilbao)
We will gather in Bilbao, established as a reference event, top international speakers with the goal of presenting positive proposals, generating debate, and offering reflections on an activity that adds more and more value every day. Thanks to the support of clubs, sponsors, and collaborators, we aim to highlight and share our best experiences, challenges, and plans for the future with each other and with society.
Motorsport is an economic pillar, and we want to highlight this through industrial, cultural, and tourism activities. Under the umbrella of motorsport, businesses and jobs are created in areas as diverse as maintenance, general care, industrial parts production, textiles, and more. But it's not just that; it also allows us to showcase a region, a culture, and an environment to those who visit us, generating added value.
Note: Speaker confirmation pending. Once confirmed, the complete schedule of presentations will be included in this section.
Rallye turístico "Villa de Bilbao". Bilbao-Torre Loizaga
June 7th
San Mamés stadium (Bilbao)
What better way to close a magical weekend than by enjoying a drive with our vehicles to a unique and special destination, the Torre Loizaga Castle, located in the municipality of Galdames.
With departure from San Mamés Stadium at 09:30, we will begin a journey along regional roads towards Las Encartaciones, during which we will have 3 timed regularity sections.
Once we reach the destination and view the impressive vehicle collection of Miguel de la Vía, a true example of what it means to collect Art on Wheels, we will return to Bilbao where we will enjoy a closing lunch at San Mamés Stadium with all attendees and the awards ceremony for the rally.
"VILLA DE BILBAO RALLYE" - MAP
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