Star Car Show to bring film and TV vehicle replicas to Belfast this August
Two-day event at the Eikon Exhibition Centre will combine movie-themed displays with classic and performance cars
BELFAST — The Star Car Show will take place on 29–30 August 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, with early-bird tickets available online.
A new family event combining motoring culture with big-screen nostalgia is set to debut in Belfast this summer. Organisers say the Star Car Show will fill the Eikon Exhibition Centre across the Bank Holiday weekend with replica and tribute vehicles inspired by well-known films and television series, alongside a broader showcase of classic, muscle and supercars.
The two-day show is aimed at families and enthusiasts, with organisers positioning it as an indoor, weather-proof option to round off the summer holidays.
Replica movie and TV vehicles among headline attractions
The event will feature fan-owned replicas and recreations of vehicles associated with a range of popular titles. Organisers said highlights will include tributes inspired by Cars, Ghostbusters, Transformers, James Bond films and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, as well as “Bat Cars” based on the 1989 film and the 1960s TV series.
· Tributes to ‘Lightning McQueen’ and ‘Tow Mater’ from Cars
· “Bat Cars” inspired by the 1989 film and the 1960s TV series
· Transformers replicas including Optimus Prime and Bumblebee
· A replica of the Ghostbusters Ecto-1
· A James Bond-style Aston Martin DB5 tribute
· A hand-built Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tribute
Organisers said additional themed vehicles may also appear, with displays intended to appeal to fans of a variety of franchises.
Tickets, including early-bird options, are on sale via the event website.
Tickets and information
Organisers said a limited number of discounted early-bird tickets are available.
Visit: www.starcarshow.com
More information is available at www.starcarshow.com.
Vehicle entries
Owners of standout vehicles who wish to exhibit can register interest at www.starcarshow.com/enter, organisers said.
Classic, muscle and supercars also planned
Alongside the movie-themed displays, organisers said the show will include a wider range of vehicles spanning classic cars, American muscle, racing machinery and modern exotics.
The wider display is expected to include:
· Restored classics from multiple eras
· American muscle cars
· Racing cars
· Supercars and exotic vehicles
Sponsors
Organisers said the event is supported by the following sponsors:
McLaughlin Car Transport — a vehicle transport company with more than 30 years’ experience moving vehicles across Ireland, the UK and Europe. https://eamonmclaughlin.com
Star Car Hire — a supplier of vehicles for film, television, weddings and events. https://www.starcarhire.co.uk/
Hays Travel — the UK’s largest independent travel agent, with nearly 500 high street branches, according to the company.
What they said
Mike Barr, organiser and owner of Star Car Hire, said:
“I grew up on a steady diet of car-chase movies and TV shows such as Bullitt, Smokey and the Bandit, The A-Team, Starsky and Hutch and The Dukes of Hazzard. Bringing nostalgic, fan-built tributes together under one roof alongside other classics will be incredibly exciting.”
Theresa Morrissey, chief executive of the Eikon Exhibition Centre, said:
“We are delighted to welcome the Star Car Show to the Eikon Exhibition Centre. This new event will showcase iconic vehicles from film and TV alongside family-friendly entertainment, making it a strong addition to our calendar for the Bank Holiday weekend. We look forward to welcoming visitors from across Ireland.”