6th Annual Edition – First Evening Format
On August 8, 2026, the Centre de l’Auto Élégance invites you to The Grand Elegance Under the Stars, the 6th annual edition of its open house.
This year, the event is completely changing its atmosphere. After five daytime editions, The Grand Elegance is moving to an evening format with a concept designed to leave a lasting impression: a car meet under the stars, inspired by the ambiance of old-fashioned drive-in theaters.
Cars, music, food truck, evening film, folding chairs, and automotive passion: everything is combined to create a different, unifying, and memorable experience. This is not a classic open house. It's an evening for enthusiasts, families, customers, and anyone who wants to experience automobiles in a new way.
For automotive aesthetic enthusiasts, the evening will also be an opportunity to see detailing in action. Demonstrations, tool trials, team advice, and products used on-site: visitors will be able to see firsthand what works, ask their questions, and discover solutions tailored to their vehicle.
On the program: VIP store sale, exclusive promotions, detailing demonstrations, tool trials, Show & Shine, entertainment, door prizes, comedy show with William Paquet, surprise opening act, film under the stars, music, popcorn, slush, and several surprises on site.
The event is completely free, with the exception of the food truck, which will offer a varied menu on site.
The first 200 arrivals will receive free popcorn and slush to fully enjoy the drive-in atmosphere. Arriving early will clearly be an advantage.
The objective is to create a festive, family-friendly, and responsible evening, where automotive passion is experienced with respect for the venue, participants, vehicles, and road safety.
Event Schedule
12 PM to 8 PM — Special Store Hours
The store will exceptionally open at noon instead of 9 AM and close at 8 PM.
4 PM to 6:30 PM — Participant Arrival
Welcome of participants, food truck, music, and car meet atmosphere.
4 PM to 8 PM — VIP Store Sale
Exclusive promotions, detailing demonstrations, tool trials, and product advice.
6 PM to 8 PM — Show & Shine
Entertainment, door prizes, and announcement of Show & Shine results.
8 PM to 9 PM — Comedy Show
Show with William Paquet and surprise opening act.
9 PM to 11 PM — Drive-in Under the Stars
Film, music, and drive-in atmosphere.
Free popcorn and slush for the first 200 arrivals.
Folding chairs are permitted. Bring your chair, get comfortable, and enjoy the drive-in atmosphere. For more elaborate setups, it is recommended to keep it simple, safe, and respectful of the available space.
The Grand Elegance Under the Stars is the automotive event not to be missed: a free, festive, and different evening, designed to bring the passion for cars to life in a unique atmosphere.
