Preparations for the Essen Motor Show 2026 are in full swing – and it’s already becoming clear that when the doors of Messe Essen open from 28 November to 6 December 2026 (Preview Day: 27 November), visitors can once again look forward to a unique festival for car enthusiasts. With around 500 exhibitors, it is clear that Europe’s leading event for sports cars, tuning, motorsport and automotive passion will once again be an absolute must-attend event for the community in 2026. The line-up is already generating excitement with numerous well-known brands and specialists from all areas of the automotive world.
In Hall 3, dedicated to Performance & Racing, exhibitors include Dickie Spielzeug, Mosselman Turbo Systems and Ravenol. Halls 5, 6 and 7 are entirely devoted to Tuning & Lifestyle – featuring, amongst others, Alcar Wheels, Area 52, Arlows, Borbet, Capristo Automotive and Eventuri. Infinitec, Kumho Tire, Milltek Sport, Osram, SCC Fahrzeugtechnik and the Association of Automotive Tuners will also be in the spotlight there. Motorsport fans can look forward to seeing the Pfister Racing and WS Racing (Girls Only) teams in Hall 8, for example.
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