You can’t beat a day checking out the latest bikes on the scene. Whether you prefer a day near the track or an exhibition hall, we wanted to share our favourite bike shows and events the UK has to offer.
Here are our the best UK motorbike shows & events to have on your radar this year, showcasing the best of the bike community and some serious racing.
The Bike Shed Show
A team favourite, The Bike Shed Show is an exclusive motorcycle brand showcasing the latest newly built bikes and merch. Celebrating the best of motorcycle culture, people and best-in-class bikes, The Bike Shed Show is at the historical Tobacco Docks, London.
Every exhibited bike has been selected from the best bike builders in the UK & Europe, along with the brands, retailers, artists and photographers. Since we launched in 2017, we have taken a Spitfire custom bike to the show, so if you are heading there this year, please come say hi!
Motorcycle Live
Motorbike Live is the biggest bike show in the UK. Showcasing the latest bikes, with shows, simulators and talks from professional racers and world championships, there’s always something new each year.
Perfect for two wheel novices, experienced riders along with young and old, it’s a great day to reminisce over the retros, marvel over classic and get envious over the latest bikes. They have great retail areas as well where you can grab the latest kit.
Kickback Show
Set in Worcestershire, KickBack Custom Show is held in two exhibition halls. The show hosts over 250 custom, classic and vintage motorcycles. Throughout the weekend you can also catch the Two Brothers Racing Team showing off some great stunt bike shows.
Celebrating British and Irish motorcycle engineering excellence they judge Best Young Builder, Best Freestyle, Best Tracker / Brat / Scrambler / Streetfighter / Chopper / Bomber / Cafe Style / Harley and Best Women Builder.
Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show
The UK's biggest classic off-road show, the Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show hosts 135,000 visitors. Sponsored by Hagon Shocks, this show attracts some big names on the scene with a guest of honour every year.
With an incredible collection of off-the-road machines and hundreds of traders there’s something for everyone who loves two wheels, from vintage, veteran, classic through to your modern and off road machines.
Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show
Calling all classic enthusiasts, this is the bike show for you! Located at the Stafford County Showground, the annual Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show celebrates vintage and classic motorcycles from all over the world. Spotlighting British machines such as Cotton, Norton, Sunbeam, SBA, Triumph and Ariel.
Hosting hundreds of trade stands, autojumble plots, club stands and private displays this place will keep you entertained. They also have on-stage interviews with racing legends and the infamous Bonhams auctions, not to be missed.
British MotoGP
If you have a need for speed, much like the Spitfire team, the fastest racing in the calendar is MotoGP. A playground for bike fanatics, they have plenty happening on and off the track.
Catch world class racing, stunts, live music and more, with sessions from Moto 3 and Moto 3 as well as the main headline series.
Olivers Mount Road Racing
With six dates released this summer, Olivers Mount is always a good one. With some of the best road circuits, you will get some of the closest action seen at race venues. You’ll see all manners of machinery from race bikes, vintage bikes, side cars and more.
Aberdare Park Road Races
Aberdare Park Road Races is one of the oldest race parks, hosting some of the late world champions and TT legends. Celebrating the biggest names in motorsport, head down for the weekend and watch some of the best circuits. Pitch up for the full weekend on their camp site and enjoy a full on race weekend.
MCN festival of Motorcycling
MCN Festival of Motorcycling has everything from test rides, silverstone auctions to a live action area and a seriously good stunt show. Not to mention, they have great music! This is a nice one to dead down on the bike, set up camp for the weekend and let your hair down.
Malle Mile
Another team favourite, you can’t beat the Malle Mile! The Malle Mile is a laid back festival that hosts speed, music and art all in one place. Set in the grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle, this year is their 10th anniversary.
The brand hosts the Malle Beach Mile, the Great Malle Mountain Race, the Malle Rally and the festival, all known for their inappropriate motorbike racing, which is always a lot of fun!
Bennetts British Superbike Championship
Bike season is upon us with an 11-round season kicking off at Circuito de Navarra in Northern Spain. Returning to this stunning track for the first time since 2019 this is regarded as one of the country's best racetracks with one of the fattest corners in the championship with speeds of 160mph. Then heading to Donington Park and Outlen park, which is a more local if you’re heading there this summer.
Goodwood Festival of Speed
One we all know and love, possibly the most celebrated event for motorsport and car culture, Goodwood Festival of Speed. They host the ultimate summer party with stacks to do. The time table covers everything through super cars to road bikes. It’s one to check off your list if you haven’t already.
Camp VC
One for our Spitfire girls, Camp VC is a female only biker event which has been growing for the last five years. Located in North Wales this is a sick weekend full of motorcycles, skating boarding, mountain biking and more.
The two day festival literally has something for everyone from moto lessons to live music all night long, this is a good weekend to book in if you’re free the last weekend in July.