It’s not been running continuously since it launched in 1901, but Indian remains one of the oldest bike brands, marking its 125th anniversary this year. The main celebration in the UK is the 2026 Indian Motorcycle Riders (IMR) UK National Rally, which will take place at Brooklands Museum over the August bank holiday weekend (28-30), with the promise of a festival of speed, culture, and community events, plus exclusive VIP perks for Indian owners.
There’s an American-style BBQ all weekend, and access to the Brooklands Motor Sheds Museum, as well as guided tours of Concorde. Saturday features talks by Indian’s chief designer, Ola Stenegärd, and special VIP guests, alongside trade stalls, wheelie bikes and live bands. Custom bike competitions and shows will take centre stage, with the King of the Baggers race bike on display, and there’s a rare chance for riders to run their own bikes on the Brooklands track. Sunday is the Brooklands America Day, and rally ticket holders will enjoy continued access as the venue fills with American cars, memorabilia, and themed entertainment.
“This year’s rally is set to be bigger and better than ever, and the team at Indian Motorcycle Reading have pulled out all the stops to help us organise a sensational weekend,” said Gina Evans, marketing manager for Indian Motorcycle UK. “The iconic Brooklands race track is a fitting venue to celebrate our heritage and performance at the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit. With the bigger venue, we’re also delighted to extend our invite to riders of all brands to come and celebrate with us.”
This is not the only rally for Indian fans: riders in the South West get their own gig, with the Thor Raiders 2026 Rally in Cornwall from 7-9 August at the Harbour Brewing Company in Bodmin. The event is to be run by local Indian dealer Thor Motorcycles, and highlights include free camping, live music, street food, a licensed bar and a Saturday group ride-out. “Organising any event is a challenge, but the smiles we see, the people we meet, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve had make this something we want to continue for as long as we can,” said Colin Treleaven, dealer principal for Indian Motorcycle South West. “We’re really looking forward to welcoming friends, old and new, to our special corner of the UK.”
More information and tickets for the rally are available at www.indianmotorcyclerally.co.uk, and for the Thor Rally, head to tinyurl.com/m5uzexm9.