2026 Motorcycle Events to Add to Your Calendar
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Mark your calendars — the biggest motorcycle events of 2026 are right around the corner. From world-class custom bike shows to iconic motorcycle rallies, this year is packed with opportunities to ride, explore, and connect with fellow motorcyclists across the U.S. and beyond.
In this updated 2026 Motorcycle Events Calendar, we break down the top rallies, festivals, and shows you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking for destination rides, vintage festivals, or major manufacturer events, here are the best motorcycle events to add to your 2026 schedule.
February Motorcycle Events
Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
Milwaukee, WI | February 21–22
Harley-Davidson’s Mama Tried Motorcycle Show is an indoor invitational showcasing more than 100 custom-built machines, from flat-trackers and hill climbers to choppers, bar hoppers, and beyond. Along with browsing the lineup of one-of-a-kind bikes, guests can explore vendor booths and enter for a chance to win the 2026 Mama Tried Show Harley-Davidson Low Rider S.
Daytona Bike Week
Daytona Beach, FL | February 27–March 8
Daytona Bike Week celebrates its 85th anniversary this year, and the lineup is bigger than ever. Riders can expect ten full days of sunny Florida cruising, live music, motorcycle races, and the annual Burning Bike event, where attendees write messages on a 75-foot wooden motorcycle before it’s set ablaze.
April Motorcycle Events
Arizona Bike Week
Scottsdale, AZ | April 8–12
Phoenix Valley’s biggest moto event rolls back into town this spring, bringing together bike shows, stunt performances, charity rides, swap meets, and more for the Southwest’s largest motorcycle gathering. Riders can expect a weekend packed with action, capped off with nightly concerts from major headliners like Cody Jinks and Ted Nugent.
May Motorcycle Events
The One Motorcycle Show
Portland, OR | May 1–3
The iconic One Moto Show returns to Portland this year with an experience unlike any other. Each event is uniquely curated, showcasing custom motorcycles, cars, art, live music, and more. Attendees can explore more than 300 custom bikes, enjoy test rides and demos, and even enter motorcycle giveaways.
Americade Motorcycle Rally
Lake George, NY | May 27–30
Americade Rally is back for another week of motorcycling along the scenic shores of Lake George in upstate New York. As the largest single-site motorcycle expo in the country, riders can explore the massive Americade Expo and enjoy more factory demos, riding events, and activities than any other event in the U.S.
June Motorcycle Events
BMW MOA National Rally
Essex Junction, VT | June 11–13
BMW’s annual Motorcycle Owners of America Rally lands in Vermont this summer. Members and their guests can look forward to demos, seminars, and more than 100 exhibitors, and riders are encouraged to explore the 130 acres of surrounding recreation space and nearby attractions in this Burlington-area destination.
July Motorcycle Events
Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
Milwaukee, WI | July 9–12
Harley riders, it’s time to come home again. Mark your calendar for Harley-Davidson’s annual celebration of riding, music, and Milwaukee at the once-a-year gathering where riders and major artists unite in the legendary home of America’s most iconic motorcycle brand.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Lexington, OH | July 24–26
Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will make their way back to Ohio this summer for the AMA’s annual festival. Attendees can hunt for rare parts at America’s largest swap meet, watch national championship racing across multiple disciplines, explore bike shows and seminars, and catch American Motor Drome’s legendary “Wall of Death.”
August Motorcycle Events
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sturgis, SD | August 7–16
It’s time to finally check Sturgis off your bucket list. The largest and most legendary motorcycle rally in the world returns for its 86th year in 2026, themed Sturgis Salutes America. Riders from across the globe will roll into this small South Dakota town for a week packed with iconic rides, bike shows, live music, and a massive vendor scene.
September Motorcycle Events
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
Durango, CO | September 3–6
Colorado’s legendary Four Corners Motorcycle Rally is gearing up for another action-packed Labor Day weekend. Riders will make their way to beautiful Durango for three days of flat track racing, poker runs, live music, rodeo events, and the chance to ride the world-famous Million Dollar Highway.
JuneBug Boogie Too Rally
Cookeville, TN | September 24–27
The infamous JuneBug Boogie presents Boogie Too, Tennessee’s wildest adults-only motorcycle rally. This old-school biker party features bike games, field events, outrageous contests, and nonstop live entertainment, all hosted on a private property between Nashville and Knoxville.
October Motorcycle Events
Barber Vintage Festival
Birmingham, AL | October 9–11
Join hundreds of moto enthusiasts as they make their way south for this year’s Barber Vintage Festival. Held in the scenic park surrounding the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, the event is home to BMW Motorrad Days Americas, where riders can demo the newest BMW models and watch vintage BMW racing up close.