Every show, race and rally that matters

EICMA 2026

3–8 Nov 2026 Milan (Rho), Italy

83rd edition; 3-4 Nov trade/press, 5-8 Nov public. Royal Enfield (Himalayan 750 expected), TVS/Norton, Bajaj-KTM, Hero global premieres land here first.

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Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix 2026

6–8 Nov 2026 Sao Paulo, Brazil

Round 20 of 23 at Interlagos; first race after Kimi Antonelli's lead became unassailable (380 pts vs Verstappen 261 with max 100 left).

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MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix 2026

6–8 Nov 2026 Lusail, Qatar

Postponed from April by the Middle East conflict; Marc Marquez arrives after winning in Malaysia and could seal the title; KTM (Bajaj-controlled) rider Pedro Acosta was on the Sepang podium.

73rd Macau Grand Prix 2026

19–22 Nov 2026 Macau, China (Macau SAR)

Guia street circuit: FIA FR World Cup (the Macau GP), F4 and GT World Cups plus the 58th Motorcycle GP; a proving ground young Indian single-seater drivers aim for.

Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026

19–21 Nov 2026 Las Vegas, United States

Saturday-night Strip race (Sunday morning IST); round 21 of 23 in the first year of the 2026 hybrid-engine rules.

Los Angeles Auto Show 2026 (with AutoMobility LA)

19–29 Nov 2026 Los Angeles, United States

AutoMobility LA media/industry day 19 Nov, public 20-29 Nov at LA Convention Center; US EV and SUV reveals, some of which (Hyundai, Kia, Toyota) later reach India.

INRC 2026: Robusta Rally, Coorg

20–22 Nov 2026 Coorg (Kodagu), India

Last confirmed 2026 Blueband FMSCI INRC round, on coffee-estate gravel near Bengaluru; later rounds of the 2026-27 calendar are still tentative.

MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix 2026

20–22 Nov 2026 Portimao, Portugal

Penultimate round, moved later in the year by the Qatar reshuffle; Honda and Yamaha (both big in India) fight for results before their 850cc bikes arrive.

Motorcycle Live 2026

21–29 Nov 2026 Birmingham (NEC), UK

UK's biggest bike show (~90k visitors); post-EICMA UK debuts, strong Royal Enfield, Triumph (Bajaj-built 400s) and Norton (TVS) presence.

MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix 2026

27–29 Nov 2026 Cheste (Valencia), Spain

Season finale at Ricardo Tormo and the last race of the 1000cc era before the 2027 850cc rules.

Royal Enfield Motoverse 2026

27–29 Nov 2026 Vagator, Goa, India

RE's flagship festival at HillTop; likely India debut of models shown at EICMA (Himalayan 750 talk), custom builds, flat-track, music.

24th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2026)

27 Nov – 6 Dec 2026 Guangzhou, China

27 Nov is media day, Canton Fair Complex; China's year-end EV launch stage, watch BYD, MG/SAIC, Chery, VinFast-type rivals with India plans.

Essen Motor Show 2026

27 Nov – 6 Dec 2026 Essen, Germany

27 Nov preview day, public 28 Nov-6 Dec; Europe's tuning/performance and classics festival (58th edition).

Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2026

27–29 Nov 2026 Lusail, Qatar

Lusail round confirmed 3 Oct after months of Middle East doubt (Imola was the contingency); huge Indian diaspora in Qatar, short flight from India.

43rd Thailand International Motor Expo 2026

2–13 Dec 2026 Bangkok (Nonthaburi), Thailand

Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani; ASEAN year-end sales show where Chinese EV brands and Japanese bikes debut right-hand-drive models relevant to India.

Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

4–6 Dec 2026 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Season finale at Yas Marina, the closest F1 race to India and a staple trip for Indian fans; confirmed to go ahead on 3 Oct.

India Bike Week 2026

4–5 Dec 2026 Panchgani, India

13th edition; NOT in Goa - back in Panchgani, Maharashtra for a 2nd year. India's biggest multi-brand riding festival, brand displays and rides.

Indian Racing Festival 2026 Finale - Navi Mumbai Street Race (IRL / F4 Indian Championship)

5–6 Dec 2026 Navi Mumbai, India

Night street race on a 3.69 km circuit near Palm Beach Road; IRL and F4 India title deciders.

CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 - Final Round

11–13 Dec 2026 Chennai (Madras International Circuit), India

Title-decider of the 29th JK Tyre-backed national car racing championship (LGB F4, Royal Enfield Cup etc.); Round 3 at BREN Raceway Bengaluru 13-15 Nov.

TVS MotoSoul 2026

11–12 Dec 2026 Vagator, Goa, India

TVS's own festival (Apache/Ronin/Norton community, racing, customs); often a launch or showcase slot for TVS.

Formula E Jeddah E-Prix (S13 Rds 1-2, opener)

18–19 Dec 2026 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Gen4 era opener, night double-header; Mexico City is the fallback opener if security forces a change. Mahindra Racing is India's FE team.

CES 2027

6–9 Jan 2027 Las Vegas, USA

West Hall auto/mobility tech: software-defined vehicles, ADAS, EV and two-wheeler tech; Indian EV startups and suppliers exhibit.

Brussels Motor Show 2027 (103rd)

8–17 Jan 2027 Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Expo; cars, LCVs and motorised two-wheelers; Europe's first big show of the year, opening with the Car of the Year result.

Dakar Rally 2027

9–23 Jan 2027 Loule-Faro to Marrakech, Portugal / Morocco

Moved from Saudi Arabia to Portugal and Morocco (ASO, 30 Oct 2026; dates subject to FIA WMSC). Indian riders like Harith Noah and the Hero MotoSports team have contested recent editions.

Detroit Auto Show 2027

14–24 Jan 2027 Detroit, United States

Media/industry day 14 Jan, charity preview 15 Jan, public 16-24 Jan at Huntington Place; US trucks, muscle cars and Detroit-three EV strategy.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2027

15–17 Jan 2027 Chiba (Makuhari Messe), Japan

JDM tuning showcase; Toyota GR, Nissan Nismo, Honda, Suzuki (Jimny/Swift tuning) - influential for Indian modifiers.

Formula E Mexico City E-Prix (S13 Rd 3)

16 Jan 2027 Mexico City, Mexico

First Americas round; Mahindra Racing in the field.

Rallye Monte-Carlo 2027 (WRC Rd 1)

21–24 Jan 2027 Monte-Carlo, Monaco

95th edition, WRC season opener; 18 stages between Monaco and the Alps. Source also on acm.mc.

Rolex 24 at Daytona 2027

28–31 Jan 2027 Daytona Beach, USA

65th Rolex 24, a week later than usual; Roar test 22-24 Jan. Opens the global endurance year.

Rétromobile 2027

3–7 Feb 2027 Paris (Porte de Versailles), France

Season-opening classic car show (~2,000 classics, auctions); price signals for collectors.

Auto Expo - The Motor Show 2027 (Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027)

4–9 Feb 2027 New Delhi, India

SIAM's motor show at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, 4-9 Feb, alongside the Tyre Show, Bharat Battery Show and India Cycle Show; India's biggest launch stage (press/public day split not yet published; one report says public from 6 Feb); Greater Noida is not listed as a venue.

The Auto Expo Components Show 2027 (Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027)

4–7 Feb 2027 New Delhi (Dwarka), India

ACMA's components and technology show at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, 4-7 Feb, with the Construction Equipment, ARC/Air Mobility, Agri Mobility and Metro shows; the supplier and EV-tech side of Bharat Mobility.

Chicago Auto Show 2027 (119th)

13–21 Feb 2027 Chicago, United States

Public 13-21 Feb at McCormick Place, First Look for Charity 12 Feb (media preview days not yet posted); North America's largest show with indoor test tracks and an Overlanding zone.

INTERMOT 2027

19–21 Feb 2027 Cologne, Germany

No 2026 edition; moved to a February season-opener slot. Germany's key bike fair, accessory/aftermarket heavy.

MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix 2027

5–7 Mar 2027 Buriram, Thailand

Season opener and the first race of the 850cc / Pirelli tyre era.

Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2027

12–14 Mar 2027 Sakhir, Bahrain

Season opener and Bahrain's first sprint; Gulf race with a large Indian expat crowd.

MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix 2027

12–14 Mar 2027 Lusail, Qatar

Lusail night race on the official 2027 calendar; reports say it could swap with Indonesia if Middle East tensions persist.

Safari Rally Kenya 2027 (WRC Rd 3)

18–21 Mar 2027 Naivasha, Kenya

Toughest gravel round; large Kenyan-Indian rally community and Indian privateers have entered.

Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2027

19–21 Mar 2027 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Jeddah street circuit night race; back after the 2026 Middle East disruption.

48th Bangkok International Motor Show 2027

22 Mar – 4 Apr 2027 Bangkok (Nonthaburi), Thailand

IMPACT Muang Thong Thani; run starts 22 Mar (press days expected first, public split TBC); Asia's big right-hand-drive show of cars and bikes, where Chinese EV makers make their ASEAN pushes ahead of India.

New York International Auto Show 2027

24 Mar – 4 Apr 2027 New York, United States

Media and industry days 24-25 Mar (forum 23 Mar), World Car Awards 24 Mar, public 26 Mar-4 Apr at Javits; Indian-built cars sometimes contend for the World Car awards.

Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2027

26–28 Mar 2027 Tokyo (Big Sight), Japan

54th edition; Japanese big four reveal domestic and concept bikes, small-capacity and EV tech relevant to India.

Seoul Mobility Show 2027

1–11 Apr 2027 Goyang (Seoul), South Korea

KINTEX; home turf for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, whose global EVs and concepts often preview models later made in India.

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2027

2–4 Apr 2027 Melbourne, Australia

Albert Park hosts its first ever sprint.

MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix 2027

2–4 Apr 2027 Goiania, Brazil

Goiania, first of a South American double-header.

Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2027

9–11 Apr 2027 Suzuka, Japan

Suzuka's first sprint; Honda home race with Honda now powering Aston Martin.

MotoGP Argentine Grand Prix 2027

9–11 Apr 2027 Buenos Aires, Argentina

New venue: renovated Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez; subject to homologation.

Goodwood 84th Members' Meeting

10–11 Apr 2027 Chichester (Goodwood), UK

Historic racing for GRRC members; early-season classic motorsport.

Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix 2027

16–18 Apr 2027 Shanghai, China

Shanghai completes the early Asian swing.

Auto Shanghai 2027 (22nd Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition)

23 Apr – 2 May 2027 Shanghai, China

Media days 23-24 Apr, trade 25-26 Apr, public 27 Apr-2 May at NECC; the world's biggest EV launch stage, with BYD, MG/SAIC, Chery and others signalling India-bound models.

MotoGP Americas Grand Prix 2027

23–25 Apr 2027 Austin, United States

Circuit of the Americas; listed subject to contract.

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2027

30 Apr – 2 May 2027 Miami, United States

Miami Gardens street-style circuit; one of three US races.

Formula E Monaco E-Prix (S13 Rds 8-9)

1–2 May 2027 Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Marquee double-header, moved ahead of Berlin; Monaco deal extended to 2031.

MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix 2027

7–9 May 2027 Jerez, Spain

Jerez, first European round.

MotoGP French Grand Prix 2027

14–16 May 2027 Le Mans, France

Le Mans, usually the season's biggest crowd.

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2027

21–23 May 2027 Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy

Dates TBC by organiser; BMW Group's flagship concours, often used for BMW/Alpina/Rolls concept reveals.

Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2027

21–23 May 2027 Montreal, Canada

Sprint weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

1000 Miglia 2027 (Centenary)

24–29 May 2027 Brescia (Brescia-Rome-Brescia), Italy

100th anniversary of the 1927 race, six days on the original counter-clockwise route; a landmark classics event.

ADAC 24h Nurburgring 2027

27–30 May 2027 Nurburg, Germany

Nordschleife classic; Indian GT drivers such as Arjun Maini have raced it. ADAC's wider 24h series plan was pushed to 2028, the race itself stays.

MotoGP Italian Grand Prix 2027

28–30 May 2027 Mugello, Italy

Mugello, home race for Ducati and Aprilia (Piaggio builds Aprilias in India).

Formula E London E-Prix, Brands Hatch (S13 Rds 12-13)

29–30 May 2027 Brands Hatch (Kent), United Kingdom

London round moves to Brands Hatch; big UK-Indian audience.

111th Indianapolis 500

30 May 2027 Indianapolis, USA

Race day 30 May (Carb Day 28 May). The biggest single-day race on the planet; Narain Karthikeyan raced it in 2011.

Isle of Man TT 2027

31 May – 12 Jun 2027 Douglas, Isle of Man

Qualifying from 31 May, Senior TT 12 June; Mahindra raced the electric TT Zero class here, and the TT is the bucket-list road race for Indian riders.

Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2027

4–6 Jun 2027 Monte Carlo, Monaco

Monaco's first ever sprint, with two qualifying sessions on the weekend.

95th 24 Hours of Le Mans

9–13 Jun 2027 Le Mans, France

Race 12-13 June (WEC round 5). India's Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok have raced here; the Indian endurance pipeline watches it closely.

Wheels & Waves 2027

9–13 Jun 2027 Biarritz, France

Dates TBC - mid-June Wed-Sun pattern (2026: 10-14 Jun). Royal Enfield is a festival partner; key custom/surf culture event.

MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix 2027

11–13 Jun 2027 Barcelona, Spain

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix 2027

18–20 Jun 2027 Portimao, Portugal

Portimao returns to the calendar.

CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa 2027

23–27 Jun 2027 Stavelot (Spa-Francorchamps), Belgium

79th edition on SRO's provisional 2027 calendar (race 26-27 Jun); the world's biggest GT3 race, through the night at Eau Rouge.

MotoGP Dutch TT Grand Prix 2027

25–27 Jun 2027 Assen, Netherlands

Assen, the 'Cathedral' of motorcycle racing.

105th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

27 Jun 2027 Colorado Springs, USA

Race day Sunday 27 June (tech 21 June, practice 22-25 June). Race to the Clouds, a showcase for EV and bike records.

Le Mans Classic Heritage 2027

1–4 Jul 2027 Le Mans, France

25th-anniversary 'Heritage' edition (alternates with Legend); historic Le Mans cars racing day and night.

Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2027

2–4 Jul 2027 Silverstone, United Kingdom

Silverstone sprint weekend; home race for most of the grid's teams.

Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix 2027

9–11 Jul 2027 Spielberg, Austria

Red Bull Ring, back-to-back with Silverstone.

MotoGP German Grand Prix 2027

9–11 Jul 2027 Sachsenring, Germany

Sachsenring, a home race for KTM's German-speaking market.

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2027

15–18 Jul 2027 Chichester (Goodwood), UK

Biggest public launch stage of the summer: global car/bike debuts, hillclimb, EV and F1 demos; Mahindra/JLR/Tata-linked brands often present.

MotoGP Czech Grand Prix 2027

16–18 Jul 2027 Brno, Czechia

Brno, back-to-back with Germany.

Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix 2027

23–25 Jul 2027 Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Spa, one of the drivers' favourite circuits.

Formula E Tokyo E-Prix (S13 Rds 20-21, finale)

24–25 Jul 2027 Tokyo, Japan

Season 13 finale, night double-header; Mahindra Racing's title shot decided here.

Rainforest Challenge India 2027

25 Jul – 1 Aug 2027 Goa, India

India's toughest monsoon 4x4 off-road event, held late July to early August in 2025 and 2026; 2027 dates TBC.

GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2027

29 Jul – 8 Aug 2027 Tangerang (Jakarta), Indonesia

Dates TBC: estimated from 2026 (30 Jul-9 Aug, ICE BSD), venue may move to NICE PIK 2; ASEAN's biggest show, where Suzuki, Toyota and Chinese brands launch MPVs and EVs that often share platforms with India.

Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2027

30 Jul – 1 Aug 2027 Budapest, Hungary

Hungaroring, last race before the summer break.

Monterey Car Week 2027

6–15 Aug 2027 Monterey Peninsula, CA, USA

Dates TBC as a whole (listed 6-15 Aug); culminates in Pebble Beach (15 Aug, confirmed). Week of hypercar reveals and record auctions.

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2027

6–15 Aug 2027 Sturgis, SD, USA

87th rally; world's biggest cruiser gathering, Harley/Indian launches - context for Harley-Hero and cruiser buyers in India.

MotoGP British Grand Prix 2027

13–15 Aug 2027 Silverstone, United Kingdom

Silverstone, a week later than its usual slot.

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2027

15 Aug 2027 Pebble Beach, CA, USA

Climax of Monterey Car Week and the world's most prestigious concours; collector-car values and hypercar reveals set the tone for the classics desk.

MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix 2027

27–29 Aug 2027 Spielberg, Austria

Red Bull Ring, home race for the KTM factory team, now controlled by India's Bajaj Auto.

Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2027

3–5 Sept 2027 Monza, Italy

Monza's first sprint; home race for 2026 champion-elect Kimi Antonelli.

IAA Mobility 2027

6–12 Sept 2027 Munich, Germany

Press day 6 Sep, IAA Summit (Messe Munich) 7-10 Sep, free public Open Space in the city 7-12 Sep; European and Chinese EV premieres, with VW/Skoda, BMW and Mercedes models that arrive in India later.

Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 2027

10–12 Sept 2027 Madrid, Spain

Madrid's Madring hosts the Spanish GP; Barcelona and the Netherlands are off the 2027 calendar.

MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix 2027

10–12 Sept 2027 Misano, San Marino / Italy

Misano, home turf of the Italian rider academy.

Goodwood Revival 2027

17–19 Sept 2027 Chichester (Goodwood), UK

Period-dress historic racing festival; the defining vintage motorsport weekend.

MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix 2027

17–19 Sept 2027 Alcaniz, Spain

MotorLand Aragon.

Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2027

24–26 Sept 2027 Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku City Circuit street race.

Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix 2027

1–3 Oct 2027 Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Park returns after six years (Round 17); reports say FIA circuit homologation still to be completed.

MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix 2027

1–3 Oct 2027 Portimao, Portugal

Portimao moves to an early-October slot.

Bathurst 1000 2027

7–10 Oct 2027 Bathurst, Australia

Australia's Great Race at Mount Panorama. Dates TBC: the Supercars 2027 calendar is unreleased, and race day is projected for 10 Oct.

Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2027

8–10 Oct 2027 Singapore, Singapore

Marina Bay night race, one of the most-travelled F1 trips for Indian fans.

MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix 2027

15–17 Oct 2027 Motegi, Japan

Mobility Resort Motegi, home race for Honda and Yamaha, India's two biggest Japanese two-wheeler makers.

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2027

22–24 Oct 2027 Austin, United States

Circuit of the Americas, Austin.

MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix 2027

22–24 Oct 2027 Sepang, Malaysia

Sepang, the nearest MotoGP race to India, a little earlier in the calendar than before.

Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2027

29–31 Oct 2027 Mexico City, Mexico

Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, high-altitude race.

MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix 2027

29–31 Oct 2027 Mandalika, Indonesia

Mandalika, another Asian round with a huge commuter-bike market much like India's.

Japan Mobility Show 2027

30 Oct – 9 Nov 2027 Tokyo, Japan

Dates TBC: the full public show runs in odd years at Tokyo Big Sight and the listing gives 30 Oct-9 Nov, but JAMA has not announced them (2026 was only the Bizweek trade event); Suzuki, Honda, Toyota and Yamaha concepts here often preview India models.

EICMA 2027

2–7 Nov 2027 Milan (Rho), Italy

Dates TBC (listed Nov 2027, Fiera Milano Rho); expected first full week of Nov, Tue-Sun as in 2024-26. Main stage for Indian brands' global launches.

SEMA Show 2027

2–5 Nov 2027 Las Vegas, USA

Next edition of the world's biggest aftermarket show (2-5 Nov 2027 on semashow.com); wheel, body-kit and off-road trends Indian modifiers follow.

Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix 2027

5–7 Nov 2027 Sao Paulo, Brazil

Interlagos sprint weekend.

SEMA Show 2026

3–6 Nov 2026 Las Vegas, USA

World's biggest aftermarket/modified-car show at LVCC; trend-setter for Indian tuners, wraps, off-road and wheel brands.

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