Summary: The event dates for India Bike Week, touted to be the country’s largest motorcycle festival, has been announced to be December 4 and 5, 2026. The festival is returning to Panchgani, Maharashtra for the second year in a row, away from Vagator, Goa. Last year,…
The event dates for India Bike Week, touted to be the country’s largest motorcycle festival, has been announced to be December 4 and 5, 2026. The festival is returning to Panchgani, Maharashtra for the second year in a row, away from Vagator, Goa. Last year, the change happened after local zilla parishad election dates conflicted with the event dates.
- Consists of races, launches, food and gear stalls and more
- Registrations to races are separate from event registrations
- Ride to the event and merch have also been teased
India Bike 2026: What’s in store?
Stunt shows, live music, camping, and more
Besides the location change seemingly sticking, the itinerary remains as packed as ever with two days of various events catering to motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts of all kinds. According to the schedule posted on the organisation’s website, there are five different race events, three music performances (artists line-up yet to be revealed), and other staples like food and gear stalls. The races vary between dirt, off-road, time trial, and arena. Each race requires separate registrations and registering to the races are separate from registering for the event itself. Riders interested in racing will need to have an FMSCI licence, although the website clarifies that a one-time licence can be obtained when signing up for one (or more) of the races.
There are also events scheduled for custom builds, stunt shows, and camping and bonfire. IBW is also organising rides to the event from all major cities, and have announced event-specific merch too. However, registrations and further details on all of these are yet to be revealed. If you’re hearing about IBW for the first time, the organisers clarify that owning a motorcycle is not a criterion to attend the event, and it’s open to fans from all walks of life.
Last year, refunds on the tickets were offered when the venue changed from Goa to Maharashtra. This time, the website clarifies that the tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. More information should be available closer to the dates, and can be found on the brand’s website and social media pages.
Source: https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/india-bike-week-2026-dates-announced-440613