Coventry MotoFest promises 'full scale' return for 2027 event

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The event will include the return of a key feature



Bosses at MotoFest say the annual automotive event will return to the city next year at 'full scale' including the return of a much-loved feature.

The 2026 event received a lukewarm reception from some, with critics expressing frustration it wasn't as good as previous iterations and the lack of a Ring Road race, usually held each year, was absent.

Organisers acknowledged the comments and said they planned to take them on board when arranging the next event.

We can now confirm racing on Coventry’s famous Ring Road will be rebooted with the creation of two new arenas around the Junction 6/ Greyfriars Green area featuring a programme of innovation shows, demonstrations from all levels of motorsport and top-level competition with Formula G Autogymkhana - one of the UK's hottest race series.

James Noble, MotoFest Festival Director, said: “Coventry will take centre stage in the packed 2027 festival and motorsport calendar as MotoFest returns to full scale.

"The impact of Coventry on the way people move is global and this weekend long party will be an action-packed celebration of the city, that remains at the beating heart of the automotive industry.”

The festival’s international format will celebrate Coventry’s global impact on the automotive industry as the city hosts motorsport and manufacturers from around the world.

The content will pave the way for future developments, as MotoFest continues to work with the FIA to bring international motorsport to Coventry.

The Innovation Zone will showcase the accelerating advances in sustainable transport, while the impressive Classic Vehicle Displays fill the city centre with all kinds of historic vehicles, demonstrating Coventry’s international influence on transport technology over the last 150 years, from the first bicycles to the latest EVs.

Coventry Cathedral will host the award-winning Coventry Concours, which takes place in the medieval ruins. Coventry Concours draws the finest vehicles from around the world to compete in a contest of beautiful design and meticulous presentation, critiqued by an expert panel of celebrity judges.

Grassroots competition will feature again with a round of the UK Autotest and Autosolo championship, transforming Grove Street Car Park into a third MotoFest motorsport arena under Coventry Ring Road.

MotoFest will remain free for all but there will be new additional paid for experiences available on a ticketed basis.

MotoFest will return to Coventry City Centre on the 4 and 5 of September 2027.