Exhibition · Essen, Germany · Major show
Essen Motor Show 2026
Also known as ESSEN MOTOR SHOW - World Fair for Automobiles, Tuning, Motor Sports and Classic Cars · ESSEN MOTOR SHOW - Fair for Automobiles, Motor Sports, Tuning, Classic Cars, Show and Action
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 550in 2016, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 360,000in 2016, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 10first in 2009
About Essen Motor Show
Feel the Beat at the ESSEN MOTOR SHOW, the festival of the year for performance cars. Wether it's stylish design, breath-taking engine noise, sporty production cars, action and celebrities: Lovers of all things automotive will find their heart's desire here.
From our listing of the 2019 edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 Nov – 6 Dec 2026 Dates announced | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | — | — |
| 2019 | 30 Nov – 8 Dec 2019 | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | — | — |
| 2016 | 26 Nov – 4 Dec 2016 | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | 550 | 360,000 |
| 2015 | 30 Nov – 8 Dec 2015 | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | — | — |
| 2014 | 28 Nov – 7 Dec 2014 | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | 550 | 360,000 |
| 2013 | 30 Nov – 8 Dec 2013 | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | — | — |
| 2012 | 1–9 Dec 2012 | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | — | — |
| 2011 | 26 Nov – 4 Dec 2011 | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | — | — |
| 2010 | 27 Nov – 5 Dec 2010 | Messe Essen Essen, Germany | — | — |
| 2009 | 28 Nov – 6 Dec 2009 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, Canada | — | 346,800 |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is Essen Motor Show?
27 Nov – 6 Dec 2026 — dates announced on the organiser's website.
Where is it held?
The 2019 edition was at Messe Essen, Essen, Germany. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.
How often does it take place?
Annual, judging by the 10 editions on record since 2009.