(This story was updated to add new information.)
One of the largest motorcycle festivals in the world is returning to Daytona Beach, Florida, for its 85th year.
Daytona Bike Week 2026 officially begins Friday, Feb. 27 and ends Sunday, March 8, although bikers have already started rolling into town. Hundreds of thousands of attendees flock to the World’s Most Famous Beach for all things Daytona Bike Week each year.
There are so many different things going on during Bike Week, from bike shows to coleslaw wrestling, and even more things to know going into Bike Week.
Here’s a guide to everything attendees should know ahead of the annual 10-day festival.
When is Bike Week 2026 in Daytona? What to know, calendar of events
Here’s what to know about the annual 10-day event for motorcycle lovers and the calendar of events for Daytona Bike Week 2026.
Bike Week to kick off with rain in the forecast for Daytona Beach
While not much can dampen the enthusiasm and excitement of Bike Week’s opening weekend, bikers will have to contend with some rain when the 85th annual event kicks off Friday, Feb. 27.
Bike Week 2026 features free Daytona Beach concert with Kip Moore
As the 85th annual Daytona Bike Week rolls into town, Indian Motorcycle is celebrating its 125th anniversary right here in Daytona Beach with a free concert featuring country music star Kip Moore.
Bike Week 2026 events from Destination Daytona to Daytona Speedway
From bike shows and discounted services to bikini washes and live music at Destination Daytona, Main Street, Daytona Speedway, and in the surrounding Daytona Beach area, there is no shortage of Bike Week 2026 events for motorcycle enthusiasts and fans to cruise around and enjoy.
Here’s a lengthy schedule of Bike Week events, which runs from Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 8.
Bike Week Daytona 2026 scenic drives, events to enjoy
Here are some scenic drives to enjoy, including two routes that previously earned a shoutout in WorldAtlas.com’s “11 Most Scenic Drives in Florida.
When is Daytona Bike Week? Iconic event isn’t biggest nor oldest in US
The annual 10-day event is one of the world’s largest motorcycle events, but certainly not the largest nor the oldest.
The history of Daytona Bike Week and how it’s evolved over 85 years
The event began as the Daytona 200, a motorcycle race on a course that ran partly on a public street and partly on the beach, south of Daytona Beach, according to a story from News-Journal reporter Eileen Zaffiro-Kean. The sand was banked for a turn. And the tide tables determined when to wave the green flag.
In Daytona for Bike Week? Where to eat, drink, stay and gas up for cheap
From deciding on lodging, finding cheap food, gas prices and hotel rates, doing Bike Week with limited cash can be tough. Here are some tips.
More Daytona Beach Police officers will be on patrol during Bike Week
Bike Week advice from police includes things that are standard anytime, such as don’t drink and drive, but also be aware there will be more traffic in the area so be patient.
Betty Boop busted as Daytona Bike Week officially starts
The 80-year-old Spurlock was revving the engine on her Betty Boop-themed motorcycle on Main Street when a Daytona Beach Police officer stopped her and waved her off to a side road.
Check out photos and videos for Daytona Beach Bike Week 2026
Here’s a visual look at Bike Week 2026 in Daytona Beach.
Lots of motorcycles and some large dogs arrive for Daytona Bike Week
The second-official day of Daytona Beach Bike Week included hot bikes, cool weather and big dogs on Main Street.
Daytona Bike Week Main Street live cam
To watch the exciting Daytona Bike Week festivities down on Main Street, visit daytonabikeweek.com/live-cam or click here.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona Bike Week 2026 guide to the annual motorcycle festival
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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