Italy’s best returns to the Eternal City for Anantara Concorso Roma in April 2027 | News
Following a hugely successful opening event, Anantara Concorso Roma has announced new dates for 2027. Next year, from April 1 to 4, the world’s rarest historic Italian cars will converge on the Eternal City to compete and celebrate ‘La Dolce Vita della Automobili’.
Owners, guests and visitors will enjoy a stunning combination of Roman hospitality and the country’s best examples of automotive design and engineering. From the pre-war period to modern hypercars, the unique event is distinguished by its dedication to Italian cars, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeo, Maseratis, Lancias, Fiats and more.
The weekend’s competition will once again take place in the gardens of Villa Borghese, while new exclusive venues for other events are being finalized over the four days.
Anantara Concorso Rome 2026
Anantara Concorso Roma 2026, the first concorso d’eleganza in Rome in 60 years, turned Rome into a curated open-air experience from April 16 to 19. Over four days, the highly competitive Concorso was intertwined with Italian food, luxury lifestyle experiences and exploring Rome’s beautiful sights.
Guests stayed at the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel while the show field was located at Casina Valadier in Villa Borghese, overlooking the city. Throughout the weekend, many locals and tourists also took advantage of this unique opportunity by securing day passes to see some of the world’s rarest and most interesting cars.
Judges impressed by ultra-rare Maserati
The judging took place on Saturday and the awards ceremony took place on Sunday afternoon. Ultimately, the 1932 Maserati V4 Sport Zagato, presented by Lawrence Auriana, was crowned La migliore auto del Concorso (Best of Show). An extremely rare and interesting example of experimental Italian automotive engineering, it is one of only two V4s produced and was originally purchased by a doctor in Rome. The following 94 years tell a dramatic story, with a world speed record and five years in hiding during the Second World War, dismantled in the house of a Dutchman.
William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International, parent company of Anantara and a long-time classic car collector and enthusiast, commented: “The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma far exceeded our expectations. The cars were beautiful, the weather glorious and the hospitality second to none. Now we are pleased to announce the dates for Anantara Concorso Roma 2027. Our team has already begun preparations to make next year’s event even more special. taking advantage of the stunning history, architecture, cuisine and culture of the Eternal City.”
