Kurland bike meet 2026 (July 17-19)

From 17 to 19 July, Ventspils will host Kurland Bike Meet 2026, one of the largest motorcycle events in the Baltic States. This year, the event will celebrate its 23rd anniversary.

In addition to the activities at Piejūras Camping, the most popular event - the motorcycle parade - is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July, at 2:00 p.m. The parade will finish at the New Promenade section of Ostas Street. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the motorcycles up close and enjoy a performance by the band Apvedceļš.

The evening programme will continue at Piejūras Camping, located at 58 Vasarnīcu Street, with various motorcycle-related activities and performances by stage artists.

On the opening day, Friday, 17 July, motorcyclists will begin arriving at Piejūras Camping in Ventspils from 3:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m., a concert will begin featuring the Latvian band Eazy Riders, who will perform until late in the evening.

On Saturday, 18 July, at 2:00 p.m., the motorcycle parade will begin at 58 Vasarnīcu Street and finish at the New Promenade on Ostas Street. Alongside the opportunity to view the motorcycles up close, visitors will also be able to enjoy a concert by the band Apvedceļš.

Later in the afternoon, from 3:00 p.m. at Piejūras Camping, there will be various competitions and activities organised by motorcycle clubs, including beach volleyball, sand wrestling, tyre burnouts, a charity motorcycle auction, a cornhole tournament, tug-of-war, biker battles and other attractions.

At 8:00 p.m., following their tour of the United States, the Latvian band Apvedceļš will take the stage and perform into the night. The programme will also include a fire show and entertainment by magician Valdemārs Weiss. Karaoke, motorcycles, snacks and refreshing biker drinks will also be available.

A three-day ticket for Kurland Bike Meet 2026 costs €30 per person, with or without a motorcycle, and includes admission to Piejūras Camping.

Admission is free for children under the age of 14 and for people with disabilities.

Parents are advised that, in accordance with the law, they are responsible for their children while they are on the event premises.

The motorcycle gathering is organised by the Latvian Motorcycle Clubs Association and Ventspils City Municipality.