24h Le Mans
With the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans just around the corner, it is time for the Automobile Club de l’Ouest to announce details of the Race Week programme. On the bill this year, international competitions, activities for racegoers and big-name musicians. Once again, Le Mans is ready to make 24 Hours last ten days.
The city-centre scrutineering sessions mark the beginning of the festivities. All teams, cars and drivers are required to attend. Compliance with regulations is checked and competitors are cleared to take their spot on the grid. The checks continue on Saturday morning and conclude with a selection of cars parading through the streets of the city.
Sunday is Test Day. Beside seeing the cars put through their paces on track for the first time, spectators will witness the first of four support races: the Ligier European Series.
Tuesday 9 June is “meet and greet” day. Spectators will have the opportunity to peek behind the scenes in the pit lane, support their favourite team in the Pit Stop challenge and chat with drivers during the pit lane autograph sessions.
Meanwhile, in the ACO H2 Hydrogen and Manufacturers villages, visitors are introduced to the latest technological innovations before sampling the activities on offer in the Fan Zones and kids’ areas.
Tension mounts on Wednesday when the free practice and qualifying sessions take place. The various support races – Ferrari Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil and Road to Le Mans – add to the excitement.
At sundown, drivers reset their bearings as they head into the night for their first taste of the circuit after dark. Then comes the first qualifying period followed by live music from Mathilda, and Jean-Louis Aubert.
Thursday is a key moment in the build-up to the race with the second qualifying period and Hyperpole which determines the starting order for the big day. Spectators can also look forward to more support fixtures, and another superb evening of live music, with DJ Loran and Dorrr followed by The Libertines.
Road To Le Mans now takes the shape of a three-hour endurance race, set to be held on Friday morning. Afterwards, visitors are welcome to explore the track on foot, or by bike. Then, the city centre becomes the focus of attention once more as locals and fans from far and wide line the streets for the traditional Drivers’ Parade hosted by Classic Automotive.
Later, back at the track, Michel Hubert, Upsilone and Robin Schulz take turns on the concert stage to round off the day’s festivities.
On Saturday 13 June, the week reaches a high point. The day begins with the support races, followed by the warm-up session. Then comes the countdown to the starting ceremony, when tension peaks.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans starts at 16:00.
Magic System and Mosimann provide the evening’s musical entertainment, and the big day ends with the ever-spectacular 24 Hours of Le Mans Show.
At 16:00 on Sunday 14 June the chequered flag will signal the finish of the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. The emotional podium ceremonies conclude ten days of fervour and fun.
Spectators can take in the whole spectrum of the event, both on track and at M24 – Museum of motorsport, the ACO H2 Hydrogen Village, the Fan Zones and kids’ areas. At Le Mans, entertainment is round-the-clock.
Ready to roll? Then book one of the last few Wednesday/Thursday practice and qualifying tickets now to enjoy grandstand viewing, spectator zones and trackside entertainment. Join us on Wednesday for a relaxed experience. Smaller crowds mean better views, shorter queues and more time to take in everything on offer at the circuit. Get into the Le Mans spirit before the race starts!
Head to https://ticket.24h-lemans.com for tickets, from just €23*!
For the optimum race experience, book an all-inclusive package with hospitality facility access and an unrivalled view of the track. What can you expect? Excellent quality of service, catering and exclusive activities managed by a dedicated team. See https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/hospitality/vip for full terms and conditions.
*Price per person for a student or person with a disability on Wednesday (proof of status required). Valid on Tuesday 9 June (14:00–22:00) and Wednesday 10 June 2026 (09:00–midnight). Free admission for under-sixteens (born after 14 June 2010) accompanied by a paying adult.
