2026 Brussels Motor Show

• The 102nd edition of the show, marking its founding in 1902
• 60+ car brands and 20+ motorcycle brands alongside light commercial vehicles
• Car of the Year finalist cars displayed together in the COTY-zone in Hall 6
• Commercial vehicles and motorbikes on display alongside passenger cars
• Show takes place in Halls 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, Patio and Astrid Hall

Best Way to Experience It

• COTY-zone in Hall 6 displays all finalist cars in one location
• Friday evening extension stays open until 22:00 versus standard 19:00 close

Good to Know

• Bus, tram, and metro stops located steps from Hall 5 entrance
• Parking C offers 12,000 parking spaces with online booking available
• Ticket holders receive code for train discount to Brussels Midi Station
• Brussels Ring and Parking C not located in low-emission zone
• People with reduced mobility may bring one companion free of charge
• Motorcycles park free in Parking C

• Best fit if you enjoy new model launches — 67+ car brands reveal 2026-2027 models at Europe's first major auto show, world premieres concentrate in January Brussels since Geneva cancellation, European Car of the Year ceremony during Press Day.
• Best fit if you value automotive heritage — 102nd edition since 1902 makes this one of world's oldest motor shows, grew into premier European showcase, Belgium's largest indoor event draws 349,000+ visitors across ten days.
• Best fit if you prefer indoor events — 115,000 m² climate-controlled halls eliminate January weather concerns, Brussels Expo metro-accessible location, multiple pavilions allow casual pacing through passenger cars, vans, motorcycles, leisure vehicles.
• Not ideal if you prefer hands-on driving experiences — static display format without test drives or track sessions, focuses on model viewing and specification comparisons rather than performance evaluation, emphasizes upcoming purchases over participatory activities.