The Vancouver Motorcycle Show is a consumer trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. It features the latest motorbikes including electric models.
In 2024 the event took place from January 12th to 14th. 2025’s event dates are to be confirmed.
This article contains the following information about the Motorcycle Show:
What to Expect | When and Where | Stunt Show Dates & Times | Tips & Advice | Other Information
Motorcycle Show at Tradex in Abbotsford
The Motorcycle Show is an event that usually features all kinds of motorcycles including BMWs, Harley-Davidsons, Hondas, Kawasakis, Suzukis and Yamahas. Other brands you’ll also see are Argo, Royal Enfield, Ducati, Piaggio and Polaris.
What to Expect
At the Vancouver Motorcycle Show you can expect to see crowds of people, hundreds of shiny motorbikes and all kinds of motorcycle gear including protective leather clothing and Harley Davidson souvenirs. Expect it to be noisy at times too, plus lots of fun (assuming you like motorbikes).
In addition to all the vendors and motorbike displays, at the event there are also training sessions and stunt shows some years. However, this didn’t appear to be the case in 2024.
When and Where
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 and 2022 shows were cancelled by event organizers. The event in 2023 was also cancelled, this time due to supply chain concerns.
The event returned in 2024 on January 12th, 13th and 14th. It was held at the Abbotsford Tradex Centre which is located at 1190 Cornell Street (beside the Abbotsford Airport).
Below were the times and details about this year’s event.
2024 dates and times were the following:
- Friday, January 12th – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Saturday, January 13th – 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Sunday, January 14th – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission rates in 2024 were the following:
- Adults (ages 15-64) – $18
- Junior (ages 6-14) – $13
- Students and Seniors (ages 65+) – $13
- Younger Children (ages 5 & under) – free (when accompanied by a paying adult)
- Family Pass (two adults and two juniors) – $46
2020 Stunt Show Dates & Times
As of early January in 2024, it didn’t look like there were any stunt shows planned for this year’s event. Exact details, however, were to be confirmed. Continue reading for an idea of what to expect when they return.
Performances in 2020 by the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt & Drill Team took place outside the Tradex building at the following times in 2020:
- Friday, January 24th – 4:00 pm
- Saturday, January 25th – 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
- Sunday, January 26th – 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
Performances by the VanCity Stunt Riders took place outdoors at the following times in 2019:
- Friday, January 18th – 3:00 pm and 6:15 pm
- Saturday, January 19th – 11:30 am, 3:00 pm and 6:15 pm
- Sunday, January 20th – 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm
Flat track racing demos took place at the following times in 2019:
- Friday, January 18th – 5:00 pm
- Saturday, January 19th – 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm
- Sunday, January 20th – 11:00 am and 2:15 pm
(Note: Performance times and other details were subject to change and the weather.)
Tips & Advice
Below are some tips to help you make the most of your experience at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show.
TIP #1: Parking is usually free for motorbikes during the show, but $10.45 for vehicles. If you take your car and only plan to be there for a couple of hours, it’s cheaper to park next door at the airport. At the airport head to the hourly parking section. The spaces there are actually closer to the Tradex building than ones at the far end of the actual Tradex parking lot.
TIP #2: So long as you get your hand stamped when you leave, after paying admission you can usually come and go as much as you like all day.
TIP #3: Especially if taking kids, be sure to time your visit with the stunt shows in years that they happen.
Other Information
For more information about the event at Tradex in January, click Vancouver Motorcycle Show.
For a list of other events this month or next, see our January or February calendars of events.
Other events and articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Festivals & Events Calendar
- All British Field Meet (a British classic car show at Vancouver’s VanDusen Garden on the May long weekend)
- Vancouver Car Shows
- Abbotsford Agrifair (which features motocross stunts in August)
- Fully Charged LIVE (which is an electric vehicle event)
