EICMA 2026 is the 83rd edition of Europe's most important motorcycle show. It is open to the public from 5 to 8 November 2026 at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre in Rho, just outside Milan. If you ride there on your own bike, November adds a few things to think about that you would not worry about in summer: passes may already be closed, it gets dark early, and depending on your route you need two vignettes. Here are the key facts, the prices and a plan that also works in the cold.
EICMA 2026: the key facts
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Public days | Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November 2026, daily 9:30 am to 6:30 pm |
| Press and trade days | 3 and 4 November 2026, over-18s only |
| Venue | Fiera Milano, Rho (metro M1 and Rho Fiera Milano railway station) |
| Size | Ten halls, more than ever before, plus the MotoLive outdoor area |
| Day ticket online | €20 plus €1.50 fee, €25 at the box office |
| Motorcycle parking | Free at car park PM1 by the Porta Ovest entrance |
Tickets and prices
Buy your ticket in advance on the official EICMA website. At the box office you pay noticeably more. The early-bird price of €15 only applied until mid-September and is gone.
| Ticket | Online | Box office |
|---|---|---|
| Full day, age 14 and over | €20 (plus €1.50 fee) | €25 |
| Full day, children 4 to 13 | €10 | €12 |
| Afternoon from 1:30 pm, age 14 and over | €14 | €19 |
| Afternoon, children 4 to 13 | €7 | €10 |
| Children up to 3 | free | free |
Important: every ticket is valid for one entry only. If you leave the grounds, you cannot get back in on the same ticket. Afternoon tickets are limited in number. Visitors with a disability get in free with one companion, but these tickets are only issued at the box office on the day.
Riding to EICMA: parking on site
Motorcycles traditionally use car park PM1 by the Porta Ovest entrance, and it is free. From there you walk to the west entrance. Bring a helmet lock or a cable lock: with tens of thousands of visitors there are a lot of bikes, and otherwise you carry your helmet and jacket around all day. Many visitors leave the jacket on the bike and only take a light jumper, because it gets warm in the halls.
For drivers there are around 15,000 free spaces from 6 to 8 November, nearly 11,000 of them in eleven ATM park-and-ride car parks on Milan's metro lines. You book these together with your ticket. At the weekend another 1,350 spaces open at the San Siro stadium, served by metro line M5.
Public transport
If you stay in Milan, the metro is the easiest option. The red line M1 ends right at the show (Rho Fieramilano stop, Porta Ovest exit). A single ticket for zones Mi1 to Mi3 costs €2.20 and is valid for 90 minutes, a day ticket €7.60. Regional trains also stop at Rho Fiera Milano station on the line from Milan to Turin, but not every train does.
Crossing the Alps in November
From Germany, Austria and Switzerland there are three classic ways to Milan: over the Gotthard, over the San Bernardino, or over the Brenner and then across the Po Valley. In November the same applies to all three: the pass roads may already be closed by snow. Plan with the tunnels as the normal case and treat the passes as a bonus if the weather plays along. When each pass opens and closes is in our alpine passes guide.
| Route | What you need |
|---|---|
| Via Switzerland (Gotthard or San Bernardino) | Swiss vignette for the motorcycle, CHF 40, valid until 31 January 2027 |
| Via Austria and the Brenner | Austrian vignette (10 days €5.10, 2 months €12.80) plus the section toll for the A13 Brenner motorway |
| In Italy | Motorway tolls depending on the distance driven, paid at the toll station |
The Swiss vignette only exists as an annual vignette, and a motorcycle always needs its own. For a trip to the show the 10-day Austrian vignette is usually the right choice. Careful when buying online in Austria: digital annual and 2-month vignettes bought by private individuals only become valid on the 18th day after purchase because of the right of withdrawal. The details are in our articles on riding in Switzerland and riding in Austria.
Cold, wet and dark
In early November the sun sets in Milan at around 5 pm. If you stay until the show closes at 6:30 pm, you will ride off in the dark. Crossing the Alps adds fog in the Po Valley and temperatures around freezing. It is better to ride home the next morning or stop overnight halfway.
- Pack a rain suit and waterproof gloves, even if the forecast is dry
- Clear visor or Pinlock, a dark visor is useless in the evening
- Tyres with enough tread, cold tyres need more care in the first few kilometres
- Heated grips or a heated vest if you have them
- Registration document, driving licence and proof of insurance
Milan: the Area B and Area C low-emission zones
The exhibition centre is in Rho, outside the city of Milan. If you ride straight to the show on the motorway, Milan's low-emission zones do not affect you. It is different if your hotel is in the city: Milan has a large low-emission zone called Area B and a charging zone in the centre called Area C. Both apply during the day on weekdays, not at weekends. Bans for older Euro 0 to 2 motorcycles in Area B were announced, but their start has been postponed several times. If you want to ride into the city on an older bike, check the current status with the Comune di Milano first.
New models at EICMA 2026
Manufacturers usually only reveal what they are showing shortly before or during the press days on 3 and 4 November. KTM, for example, has announced a press conference on 3 November with an off-road focus. Royal Enfield has said the Himalayan 750 is expected to debut at EICMA 2026. Much of what is circulating right now is spy shots and magazine wish lists. It only becomes reliable with the official reveals. If you are waiting for a particular model, check the exhibitor list on the EICMA website before you look for the hall.
Besides the manufacturers' stands there are some fixed attractions: the "Speed Legends" exhibition with more than 30 historic racing bikes and the five MotoGP bikes of the 2026 season in hall 22, a Dakar area, the "Your Urban Mobility" area with test rides on electric and urban vehicles, and outdoors the MotoLive arena with off-road racing, freestyle motocross and trials.
How to plan your day at the show
- Pick your day: Weekdays are usually quieter than the weekend. If you can choose, go on Thursday or Friday.
- Arrive early: The halls open at 9:30 am. The big manufacturer stands are still easy to get to in the morning, and you can sit on the bikes without queuing.
- Choose in advance: You can only rush through ten halls in a day. Pick the three or four brands you really want to see and mark them on the hall plan.
- Sit on bikes properly: If you are looking for a new bike, try it in your normal boots. Seat height feels different in trainers than in motorcycle boots.
- Do not go out: The ticket is valid for one entry only. Take everything you need off the bike before you go in.
EICMA or Intermot?
EICMA is the biggest new-model show of the autumn, and most manufacturers show their models for the coming year there first. The Intermot in Cologne takes place in February in 2027, from 19 to 21 February. If you want to see the new bikes early, go to Milan. If you prefer to compare and sit on bikes just before the season, Cologne in February is a second chance.
Frequently asked questions
When is EICMA 2026?
For the public from 5 to 8 November 2026, daily 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. 3 and 4 November are reserved for the press and trade visitors.
How much is a ticket for EICMA 2026?
€20 online plus a €1.50 fee, €25 at the box office. Children aged 4 to 13 pay €10 online, children up to 3 get in free. From 1:30 pm there is a cheaper afternoon ticket for €14.
Where do I park my motorcycle at EICMA?
At car park PM1 by the Porta Ovest entrance. It is free for motorcycles.
Do I need a vignette to get there?
Via Switzerland you need the Swiss vignette for CHF 40, via Austria the Austrian vignette and, for the Brenner, the section toll on top. In Italy you pay motorway tolls per section.
Can I leave the show and come back?
No. Every ticket is valid for one entry only. If you go out, you need a new ticket to get back in.
Sources
- General info: opening hours, getting there, parking (EICMA)
- EICMA 2026 ticket shop (EICMA)
- EICMA 2026, the complete visitor guide (Moto.it, Italian)
- EICMA 2026: dates, tickets, new models and free parking (Motorbox, Italian)
- EICMA 2026 online ticket office opens, 83rd edition (Italpress, Italian)
- KTM EICMA 2026 press conference (motorcycles.news)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 at EICMA 2026 (MCN)
- New date: INTERMOT from 19 to 21 February 2027 (Koelnmesse, German)
Last checked: October 2026. Prices and times can change.
