European Motor Show launches in Dublin with strong industry line-up

Pictured: (Back L-R) Stephen Bradshaw, Liz McNab, Clare Kilmartin. (Front L-R) Laura Jordan O’Connell, Nicole Drought.

The inaugural European Motor Show will take place in the RDS, Dublin from 31 January to 1 February 2026.  Tickets on sale on www. europeanmotorshow.com.

Taking place at the RDS, Dublin, from 31 January – 1 February 2026, the inaugural European Motor Show will showcase the future of automotive innovation, investment, and performance in one weekend. Close Brothers Motor Finance is confirmed as Headline Partner.

The show was officially launched at Mondello Park – one of the event’s partners and the home of Irish motorsport. The event will welcome headline names from across the global motoring world, from racing greats to design pioneers, performance specialists to electrification trailblazers. These high-profile speakers and guests will deliver exclusive insights and industry revelations.

Clare Kilmartin, COO of the European Motor Show, said at the launch held at Mondello Park: “The European Motor Show is more than an event – it’s a long-term investment in how Europe engages with the future of mobility, motorsport and innovation. We are committed to fostering meaningful partnerships across industry, technology, society and culture, alongside significant economic and tourism value for the annual host city from day one. We are building a platform with global reach and European identity, where the world’s leading motor brands, innovators, and audiences come together in an experience that is impactful and unforgettable.”

Features include:

• F1 & Motorsport Zone
• Tech & Future Mobility
• Close Brothers Motor Finance Hub
• Green Garage & Sustainability Zone
• Vintage Showcase
• E-Games, Family Discovery Area, Women in Auto and much much more to be announced

Confirmed line-up includes:

• Tiff Needell (TV presenter & racing driver)
• Laura Jordan O’Connell (Formula Woman)
• Euan McTurk (EV Specialist)
• Beth Georgiou (Electric Racing Academy)
• Tatiana Calderón (TC Prodigy Racing)
• Kirsty Mansell (Formula Woman)
• Bradley Scanes (Red Bull F1 Performance Coach)
• Neil Briscoe (Motoring Journalist, the Irish Times)

Stephen Bradshaw, Head of Marketing for Close Brothers Motor Finance, commented on their partnership: “The decision to partner with the European Motor Show made sense straight away as it aligns with our overall business strategy, which includes our commitment to constant innovation so Irish consumers have more financial solutions to choose from when selecting their next vehicle. We believe our partnership with the European Motor Show will be a unique experience for the Irish motor industry and consumers to enjoy.”

Weekend Tickets Now On Sale:

Get ready to ignite your passion for motoring. Join the European Motor Show this January and be part of the movement driving Europe’s automotive future on www. europeanmotorshow.com.