Essen Motor Show 2026 Fair Tour — Tuning, Performance, Motorsport and Classic Car Fair
Essen Motor Show 2026, organized by Messe Essen GmbH from November 27 to December 6, 2026 at the Messe Essen exhibition grounds in Essen, is an international fair covering tuning, accessories, performance automobiles, motorsport and classic cars; it opens on the first day as a Preview Day, with the main fair starting the following day. The organizer groups the fair’s topics under Performance & Racing, Tuning & Lifestyle, Motorsport and Classic Cars; in 2026 a new Car Market will open in Hall 1A and the organizer anticipates halls filled with approximately 500 participants. According to Messe Essen’s 2025 results report, the fair attracted more than 200,000 visitors over ten days; in the tuningXperience section about 150 private individuals displayed their modified vehicles and 98% of participants reported reaching their target audiences. The program concludes with the World Wheel Award ceremony, where wheel manufacturers compete and visitors selected 16 finalists in 2025; Halls 1 and 2 are dedicated to young‑timer and old‑timer classics. The exhibition area is reachable from Essen Main Station by the U11 metro line in 5 minutes. Turkish citizens require a Schengen visa.
Delta Expo Travel Agency plans your trip to Essen with flight, hotel, visa, transfer and fair ticket.
| Information |
Detail |
| Fair Name |
Essen Motor Show 2026 |
| Date |
27 November - 6 December 2026 |
| Day and Time |
27 November Preview Day 09:00 – 18:00; main exhibition starts on 28 November; Saturday and Sunday 09:00 – 18:00, Monday – Friday 10:00 – 18:00 |
| City |
Essen |
| Country |
Germany |
| Venue |
Messe Essen, Messeplatz 1, 45131 Essen; entrances Messe Ost, Messe West and Messe Süd |
| Organizer |
Messe Essen GmbH |
| Periodicity |
Annually, as the season’s final automotive gathering in the November – December period |
| Fair Type |
Open to automotive enthusiasts, public fair and festival; brands from the tuning and accessories sector also participate |
| Organizer |
Messe Essen GmbH |
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Sector
Tuning, accessories, performance cars, motorsport and classic cars |
| Themes |
Performance & Racing, Tuning & Lifestyle, Motorsport and Classic Cars; meeting of young‑timer and old‑timer vehicles in Halls 1 and 2 |
| Exhibition Areas |
tuningXperience, where private individuals exhibit their modified vehicles; new Car Market in Hall 1A in 2026; participation in the Classic & Prestige Hall with Mercedes‑Fan World in 2025 |
| Visitor Profile |
Automobile enthusiasts, tuning and motorsport fans, classic car collectors and accessory buyers |
| 2025 Data |
According to Messe Essen’s 2025 results report, over 200,000 visitors in ten days; approximately 150 private exhibitors at tuningXperience; the participant survey indicated that 98% reached the target audience, 93% found visitor interest highly focused, and 94% would like to attend again |
| Awards |
World Wheel Award: 28 wheel manufacturers in 2025, 3rd place |
Salon’da yarıştı, ziyaretçiler 16 finalist seçti; çevrim içi oylamanın ardından ödül 2026 fuarında veriliyor
| Transportation |
From Essen Main Station, the U11 metro line reaches the Messe Ost, Messe West and Messe Süd entrances in 5 minutes; Düsseldorf Airport is a 20‑minute drive to the exhibition area |
| Registration |
Tickets are sold in the organizer’s online store; in 2026 only cashless payment will be accepted at the ticket office on the fairgrounds |
| Visa |
Germany is in the Schengen area. A Schengen visa is required for Turkish citizens; applications are made with the fair invitation and accommodation documents. For current regulations, see the Republic of Turkey |
You can visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page (mfa.gov.tr).
| Official Site |
essen-motorshow.de |
| Tour Scope |
Airfare, hotel in Essen, Düsseldorf Airport transfer, Schengen visa assistance, Essen Motor Show ticket for the selected day, and on‑road support. |
What Does Our Tour Package Include?
[ AIRFARE ]
We schedule your Istanbul–Düsseldorf flight, including the Preview Day, according to the fair days you choose.
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[ HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ]
We reserve your room in hotels that are easily accessible to the exhibition area, located on the U11 line and around the Main Station in Essen.
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[ TRANSFER ]
We arrange your transfer between Düsseldorf Airport and your hotel in Essen, as well as transportation during the exhibition days.
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[ VISA ]
We prepare your Schengen visa application and manage the documentation and follow‑up process.
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[ EXHIBITION ACCREDITATION ]
We purchase your Essen Motor Show ticket for the selected day in advance from the organizer’s online store.
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[ 24/7 SUPPORT ]
During the ten‑day exhibition schedule, whichever day you are in Essen, from departure to return
Our Turkish support line provides uninterrupted assistance regarding tickets, hotels, and trains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Essen Motor Show 2026 taking place?
The fair is scheduled for November 27 – December 6, 2026, at the Messe Essen exhibition grounds. The first day is a Preview Day; it can be visited on weekends from 09:00 – 18:00 and on weekdays from 10:00 – 18:00.
Who organizes the fair?
The fair is organized by Messe Essen GmbH, which also operates the Essen exhibition grounds. The fair starts at the end of November each year and extends into early December, and the organizer promotes it as the closing meeting of the automotive season. Messe Essen hosts the fair at its own venue at Messeplatz 1.
What can be seen at the fair?
Near‑production performance cars, custom show vehicles, tuning parts and accessories, motorsport vehicles, as well as young‑timer and classic old‑timer automobiles are exhibited.
2025’te DTM sezonunun araçları ile Classic & Prestige Salon’daki tarihî otomobiller ve süper spor araçlar da yakından incelenebiliyordu.
According to Messe Essen’s 2025 results report, the fair attracted more than 200,000 visitors over ten days; approximately 150 private exhibitors participated in tuningXperience. 94% of participants indicated they would like to attend again. The organizer forecasts about 500 participants for 2026.
Yes. The organizer describes the fair as a festival for all automobile enthusiasts; a ticket is sufficient for entry. Since only cash‑less payments are accepted at the gate, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance from the online store.
tuningXperience is the section where private individuals exhibit vehicles that have undergone extensive modifications to the chassis, bodywork, interior, and drivetrain. According to the organizer, approximately 150 modified vehicles from across Europe take part, and the section is at the heart of the Tuning & Lifestyle theme.
Yes.
Germany is located in the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is required for travel, and we handle the appointment and file process.
