The Chimay Race Track is a road course situated in the picturesque Southern Belgian countryside, just a few miles from the French border, adjacent to the quaint town of Chimay. This small town is ideally positioned in the heart of Europe, yet it has gained worldwide recognition thanks to its renowned Trappist Monk Beer Brewery.
Date: 3rd, 4th, 5th July 2026
Time:
Friday - Opens 9am, Closes 9pm
Saturday - Opens 9am, Closes 9pm
Sunday - Opens 9am, Closes 9pm
Camping Availability: Yes
Location: Rue Du Grand Prix Des Frontieres B6460 Chimay, Belgium
Ticket Prices:
1 Person -
€55 on Friday and before for 3 days
€55 on Saturday for 2 days
€40 on Sunday for 1 day
1 Car -
€45
CAMPING INCLUDED (free)
Why attend European Bug In 2026?
European Bug-In isn’t just a car show, it’s a full-on VW lifestyle experience. Here’s what makes it unmissable. From beautifully restored Beetles to wild custom builds and race-ready machines, you’ll see hundreds of air-cooled VWs in one place. Inspiration guaranteed, whether you own one or dream of it. Feel the adrenaline of real motorsport. Watch (or take part in) quarter-mile drag racing, slalom challenges, and off-road action all on a legendary race circuit. This is classic VW culture at full throttle.
1/4 mile Drag Racing Action
Just like back then, the Quarter Mile Drag racing was the major activity during the whole weekend. The CIR track will be open from Friday to give Dragracers some setup time and get their machines ready for the real racing over the weekend!
Slalom
This part of the show will allow slalom lovers to exercise their skills on a typical slalom track, showing off the ability of the Volkswagens to go around corners, too, as opposed to straight line speed! Bring out your fat 14″ wheels and go for a spin!
Show & Shine
The show and shine corner will allow you to show off your pride and joy within a nice setting (a well-organised, categorised field). There will be a Nostalgia area managed by Eldub himself where all period lookers will be lined up! And the Gasserparking… well, a total blast from the past
Swap Meet
Set up by the Bo$$, the Swapmeet will be the place to find those rare and desirable goodies you have been looking for!
Worst of Show
For the first time in European Bug In History, a Worst of Show trophy will be handed out to… the worst car of the weekend… who will be the European Shaky Jake???
Offroad
An Off-Road track will be there for those wanting to try out the all terrain capability’s of their v-dub!
Get ready for one of Europe’s biggest and most nostalgic Volkswagen gatherings! European Bug-In 2026 brings classic air-cooled VW culture to life with three days of action, community, and celebration at the legendary Chimay race track.
See you soon in Chimay!
Check out this awesome video from a previous edition of European Bug-In!
The video is over 20 minutes long, so grab a drink, settle in and get ready to feel super inspired to head over to Chimay for the event!