Essen Motor Show 2026

Experience one of Europe’s leading automotive shows at MESSE ESSEN. Essen Motor Show 2026 brings performance cars, tuning culture, motorsport, classic vehicles and automotive lifestyle together from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December 2026, preceded by an exclusive Preview Day on Friday 27 November.

Approximately 500 exhibitors are expected for the 2026 edition. Visitors can explore dedicated areas for Performance and Racing, Tuning and Lifestyle, Motorsport, Youngtimers and classic cars, alongside the Car Market, accessories area, special displays and a live Show Area.

Whether you are passionate about modified vehicles, motorsport technology, performance engineering, collectible cars or the latest automotive trends, Essen Motor Show offers ten days of automotive culture, products and entertainment under one roof.

Important:

• Preview Day takes place on Friday 27 November 2026 from 09:00 to 18:00.
• The public event runs from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December 2026.
• Weekend opening hours are 09:00 to 18:00, while public opening hours from Monday to Friday are 10:00 to 18:00.
• Individual attractions, exhibitors, appearances and programme times may change.
• Pets are not permitted at the event.
• Visitors must comply with the admission, security and venue regulations established by MESSE ESSEN.

Included:

• Admission to Essen Motor Show on the date and during the hours stated on the selected ticket.
• Access to the public exhibition areas and programme operating during the selected visit.
• Performance, tuning, motorsport, classic-car and automotive-lifestyle displays.
• Access to the Show Area and other public attractions operating during the visit, subject to the final programme.

Not included:

• Travel to and from MESSE ESSEN.
• Parking, accommodation, meals and refreshments.
• Products, merchandise or optional services purchased from exhibitors.
• Preview Day admission unless a valid Preview Day ticket has been selected.
• Private, invitation-only or separately ticketed activities unless expressly included with the selected ticket.

Driver requirements:

Not applicable. Essen Motor Show is a public automotive exhibition and not a participant driving experience.

Need help choosing your experience?

Contact Grande Turismo anytime at info@grandeturismo.com and we will help you select the appropriate event date and ticket category once booking becomes available.

Grande Turismo is not an official reseller for this event; this listing is published for informational and promotional purposes.