ABR Festival Expands to NEC This November
The Adventure Bike Rider (ABR) Festival is launching a dedicated area at the Motorcycle Live (MCL) event in Birmingham, UK, this November. This new indoor experience will run for nine days, featuring talks, masterclasses, and panels with prominent adventure motorcycling figures. It aims to bring a taste of the popular Ragley Hall festival to a wider audience, serving as a winter preview for the main event in June.
For the first time, the Adventure Bike Rider (ABR) Festival is expanding its reach beyond its traditional summer event at Ragley Hall. This November, a dedicated ABR Festival area will be featured at Motorcycle Live (MCL) at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. This indoor experience will run for all nine days of MCL 26, from November 21-29.
The organizers have secured a significant space in Hall 3, promising to recreate the essence of Ragley Hall. Attendees can expect a full program of talks, interviews, masterclass sessions, and expert panels, showcasing recognizable names in adventure motorcycling. This expansion marks an exciting new venture for the ABR Festival, aiming to introduce its unique experience to the nearly 100,000 visitors Motorcycle Live attracts.
While the main ABR Festival will still take place at Ragley Hall in June, this November event is designed as a winter appetizer, offering a preview of what's to come. Speaker announcements for the NEC stage are anticipated in the coming months. Preparations for the 2026 ABR Festival are also well underway, with line-ups for the Ducati Stage, Himalayan Masterclass Stage, and Bridgestone Stage already revealed. This new event offers a unique opportunity for riders to engage with the adventure motorcycling community during the colder months.