Essen Motor Show 2026 | Europe’s Leading Performance Fair
Essen Motor Show is Europe’s premier festival for sporty vehicles. Often compared to SEMA but open to the public, it focuses on performance, tuning, motorsport, and classic cars.
The Festival of Performance
Unique to Essen is the “Motorsport Arena,” where live drift shows and race demos take place indoors, filling the hall with the smell of burning rubber. The “tuningXperience” hall showcases hundreds of the best private project cars from across Europe.
From suspension upgrades to ECU tuning, every major aftermarket brand is present. It is the perfect place to buy parts for your own project car. The show attracts a younger, enthusiastic crowd and is a celebration of car culture in all its forms.
Quick Facts & Organizer Info
| Date | Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026 |
| Venue | Messe Essen |
| Location | Essen, Germany |
| Organizer | Messe Essen |