What to know about 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, including top cars and a concert

PHOENIX — Car conniosseurs are gathering in the Valley to bid on millions of dollars’ worth of cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles and memorabilia at the 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction.

The annual event, dubbed by organizers as “a world-class automotive lifestyle event,” begins Saturday and runs through Jan. 25 at Westworld of Scottsdale.

“From restored classics to the one-off customs, some of the very best pickups and SUVs will rumble across the block in Scottsdale,” Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis said in a press release. “Each one is a testament to the craftsmanship of contemporary builders who blend timeless classics with modern performance and engineering.” 

The auction will be livestreamed on Barrett-Jackson.com and broadcast live on the FYI Network and the History Channel. Daily and full-event passes can be purchased online. Kids 12 and under get in free.

However, the festivities will kick off Friday night with the third annual “Rock The Block” concert, with country music stars Cole Swindell and Chase Rice. Tickets for the concert are separate and can also be purchased online.

Celebrities to auction off cars at 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

Swindell and Rice won’t be the only celebrities making their presence felt in Scottsdale. Several cars crossing the auction block over the next week will have connections to Hollywood, including:

• A 2017 Ford GT owned by actor and comedian Tim Allen, with just 937 miles on it, will be up for auction on Jan. 24.
• A 2024 Ford Bronco owned by actor and comedian Kevin Hart will be up for auction on Jan. 24.
• A 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT owned by actor and Arizona State University alum David Spade will be up for auction on Jan. 23.

Additionally, a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible owned by Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Linda Perry will be auctioned on Jan. 24.

Other notable cars that people will be able to bid on include a 2023 Brabus 900 Rocket R, which is just one of two that can be legally driven in the U.S., and a 2005 Ford GTX1, which is one of just 30 made and features the autographs of racing legends Carroll Shelby, Mario Andretti and Tony Kaanan, among others.

The 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction is one of more than 30 events taking place during Arizona Car Week, many of which are free.

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