Following the Successful 125th Anniversary Celebration
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Indian Motorcycle has confirmed its continued support for Indian Riders Fest, while event organiser Legendary Productions has announced the dates for Indian Riders Fest 2027 (IRF27) following the festival’s most successful edition to date.
The world’s largest gathering of Indian Motorcycle riders will return for its seventh edition to picturesque Lipno nad Vltavou, on the shores of the largest lake in the Czech Republic. The event will take place from 17–20 June 2027, bringing four days of riding, entertainment, custom motorcycle culture and Indian Motorcycle community spirit.
This year’s festival, celebrating the 125th anniversary of Indian Motorcycle, achieved record attendance. The lakeside venue became an international meeting point for riders from across Europe and beyond, with more than 4,800 attendees and nearly 3,000 motorcycles making the journey to South Bohemia, including riders travelling from as far away as Japan.
A total of 46 countries and 84 Indian Motorcycle Riders Groups (IMRG) were represented, further establishing Indian Riders Fest as one of the leading international events for Indian Motorcycle riders.
A tradition since the very first Indian Riders Fest, the Saturday Parade Ride became the longest in the event’s history. Riders completed a symbolic 125 km route in honour of the brand’s founders.
The impressive convoy included an estimated 1,000–1,200 motorcycles, creating an approximately 18-kilometre-long moving parade. Thanks to close cooperation with the police and local authorities, the procession travelled smoothly through the scenic South Bohemian countryside.
“Thank you to everyone who made IRF26 such a success,” said Jean-Marie Guyon, Event Manager at Legendary Productions. “Every year, we look at how we can create the best Indian Motorcycle event in the world, and I’m very proud of what we achieved this year. From just 419 riders in 2019 to nearly 5,000 this year, we’re already hard at work preparing for IRF27 to make next year’s event even bigger and better.”
“The growth of IRF has been impressive, and it has become a highlight of the event calendar outside North America,” said Christophe Thevenet, Director of International Sales for Indian Motorcycle. “It is the riders who make everything possible, and it has been a real privilege to meet and thank people from so many countries during this special year for Indian Motorcycle. Together with Jean-Marie and his team, we are delighted to confirm the event for 2027 and look forward to creating an even better experience next year.”
RIDE THE LEGEND
The theme for 2027 will be RIDE THE LEGEND, bringing Indian Motorcycle heritage to life through the riding experience.
More than just a festival theme, it is an invitation to get in the saddle and experience everything that makes Indian Motorcycle legendary, on more roads and in more locations than ever before.
For the first time, the festival will expand beyond the shores of Lipno nad Vltavou. Full details are still to be announced, but visitors can expect new adrenaline-filled activities, including a drag strip at an airfield.
To help riders make the most of the incredible roads of South Bohemia, a new festival rally will also be introduced. Using a specially prepared road book, participants will be able to explore some of the region’s most beautiful roads at their own pace.
The AMD-Approved Budweis Custom Show will also return. As the only international custom motorcycle show dedicated exclusively to Indian Motorcycle, it will once again showcase the creativity of European custom bike builders and Indian Motorcycle dealers.
IRF27 will offer a full celebration of Indian Motorcycle culture, with incredible motorcycles, an expo area and the lively Indian Motorcycle Village, featuring live concerts every evening.
The programme will also include the Parade Ride with thousands of Indian Motorcycle riders, the adrenaline-fuelled Wall of Death, spectacular stunt shows and Demo Rides on the latest Indian Motorcycle models.
Tickets for Indian Riders Fest 2027 are available now:
