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Essen Motor Show 2026

Messe Essen · 28.11.2026 — 06.12.2026

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Essen Motor Show covers performance cars, tuning and motorsport. Public dates run from 28 November to 6 December, with a separate Preview Day on 27 November. Check admission arrangements and plan the halls you want to visit. Displayed modifications are not automatically road legal in every country; verify compatibility and approval requirements before buying components.

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Updated 15.10.2026