Tickets & Entry

  • Nope. Just show your digital ticket on your phone at the entrance.

  • We don’t offer refunds, but tickets are transferable. If you can’t make it, send someone in your place and make their day.

  • If we haven’t sold out — like we did last year — tickets are available anywhere you have a device with access to Eventbrite, whether it’s at the door or not.

  • Rain or shine. But hey—it’s September in Southern California. Odds are, you’ll need sunscreen, not an umbrella.

  • Yes, as long as you keep your wristband on. But fair warning: you might not want to leave.

Getting There &

Getting Around

  • Macchinissima opens at 9:00am and runs until 3:00pm. Arrive early—there’s a lot to take in.

  • There will be street parking nearby, but a secure, designated lot is in the works. We will provide updates on parking in the coming week.

  • Actually, someone once told us, "I was looking for the VIP section, and then I realized the whole place is the VIP section." That pretty much sums it up. Everyone gets the full experience—no velvet ropes, no exclusive zones. If you’re here, you’re in.

What to Expect

  • Imagine an Italian film festival collided with a low-key car show, on a perfect Sunday morning, in a city that forgot it was cool. That’s Macchinissima.

  • Italian cars (and motorcycles, scooters, and bikes) — but not the ones you see every day. Expect the rare, the ridiculous, the race-prepped, the rusting, the resurrected. All are to be celebrated.

  • Yes. Always. We design the show to have a few things you weren’t expecting—so don’t miss it.

  • Definitely. There’s plenty to see and space to roam. Just keep an eye on the little ones—some of these cars are older than their grandparents, and if they break it, you buy it.

  • Absolutely. We’ve curated a lineup of food and drink options to match the cars—delicious, interesting, and just a bit over the top.

  • Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome—as long as they’re leashed, sociable, and comfortable in a crowd. We love seeing cool cars and good dogs in the same frame. (Please clean up after your pup. Bad humans ruin it for everyone.)

  • Dress like you’re about to bump into Marcello Mastroianni at a gas station. In other words: comfortable, stylish, and maybe just a little cinematic.

Other Questions

We Get a Lot

  • Macchinissima is
    (mah-kee-NEE-see-mah)
    — but we also go by
    Macchi (MAH-kee) for short.

  • No judges, no scorecards — just good taste, and plenty of it.

  • Macchinissima is a love letter to beautiful machines and the people who love them — that means you.

    By entering, you agree that we may photograph or film you (and your glorious ride) for use in our coverage of this event and future promotions. Your presence here means you're cool with that.

    If you'd rather not appear on camera, just let one of our crew members know and we'll do our best to steer clear.