The international cycling festival, which last year brought together more than 70,000 visitors, will take place on September 18, 19 and 20 at the Fontajau Pavilion in Girona.
Girona, July 16, 2026.- Shimano Sea Otter Europe Girona-Costa Brava by Garmin announces the opening of free admission for the general public. The tenth edition promises to be the biggest in the festival’s history, positioning the event as an international benchmark in the cycling world and making the city of Girona a must-visit cycling capital. Visitors can now get their ticket through the website; the ticket is free, but mandatory to access the expo venue.
Sea Otter Europe is the big cycling celebration and serves as a meeting point for everyone in the sector. Brands see it as the leading showcase in southern Europe, a space to display and present the latest additions to their catalogues; fans test, get to know and discover products; professionals create synergies in an ideal ecosystem for building new business connections; and athletes find within reach a huge sports programme representing every cycling discipline and level.
The festival offers free admission to encourage universal access to cycling. Visitors can enjoy the entire expo area and activities without financial barriers, while also getting closer to the cycling sector, sustainable mobility and the bike industry.
Visitors can get their ticket HERE.
Why come to Sea Otter Europe?
Expo featuring the best international brands
In total, more than 500 brands will be present. The festival is celebrating a 10% increase in exhibition area. The arrival of new international brands has driven this expansion of the expo space.
Sea Otter Europe will once again be led by top-tier international brands such as Shimano and Garmin; it will also continue to be backed by industry leaders like Alé, DMT, Continental, Abus, Finisher, ProRide and Wikiloc; and it will welcome other brands such as Volkswagen R and Toteemi. In addition, more and more players have shown growing interest in being present.
Overall, 97% of the exhibition space is already reserved, representing an increase in bookings compared to the same period last year.
A sports program for everyone
The sports calendar is a unique combination of top-level competitions and non-competitive popular activities. A programme designed so any cyclist can find their place and be part of the festival; events across all disciplines and levels.
As a result, the best riders on the planet will be present at the La Tramun Sea Otter Europe Cross Country Marathon World Cup and the 226ERS UCI Gravel World Series, the latter offering direct access to the World Championships.
All events can also be enjoyed as a non-competitive challenge in the Open category. In addition, other events such as Ciclobrava by Lapierre or the Continental Gravel Ride Tour are purely popular and non-competitive, where the great atmosphere, scenery and enjoyment are the main drawcards.
Free bike test rides
The Demobike area is the place to test models from the best brands in the sector on circuits designed specifically for this purpose. It’s a free activity, but advance booking is required.
Bookings will open in early September. Visitors have the unique opportunity to test dream bikes and decide what their next bike will be.
Activities for everyone
The family atmosphere is one of the strengths of the festival. There are activities for children, children’s circuits, games, workshops, and rest areas.
There will also be food trucks, live music and chill-out areas to relax. Visitors can get their ticket HERE.
