IAA Drivers' and Family Weekend

Discover the latest trucks!

Experience the future of logistics up close with the latest high-tech trucks—visionary, efficient, and connected.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Marvel at impressive designs, innovative powertrains, and smart assistance systems that make transportation safer, faster, and more sustainable.
• Hop in and take a look inside the state-of-the-art driver’s cabs featuring the latest technologies.
• You can also see and experience automated driving functions at IAA TRANSPORTATION: from demonstrations of various sensor systems to an autonomous small transporter without a driver’s cab that will be making its rounds in mixed traffic on the trade fair grounds.

With the Actros L Art Edition, the Actros L becomes more than just a truck: it becomes a rolling canvas.

Created together with artist Sven Liesy, this uniquely designed cab brings together modern art and the performance of a premium long-haul truck.

Here’s what awaits you:

• An artistically designed Actros L with an extraordinary look
• Meet Hanover-based artist Sven Liesy and watch him live painting
• Bid on one of his artworks

Actros L Art Edition: Art Meets Performance.
A statement on the road. A one-of-a-kind presence in long-haul transport.

Experience the thrill of truck racing with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights!

Here’s what awaits you:

• Meet racing teams from the current Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship. Coming from the European Championship race in Belgium, they’ll make a stop at the IAA before heading on to France for the penultimate round.
• Get up close to racing trucks: Impressive race machines, plus explanations of engine performance, aerodynamics, telemetry, and safety features
• Paddock experience: Access to the paddocks and insider stories from everyday racing life

Enjoy the open-air stage program in the IAA Experience Area, featuring a varied mix of infotainment, entertainment, and live music.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Informational talks
• Live music
• Children’s entertainment
• Award ceremonies
• Compact insights into mobility, logistics, and future technologies—explained clearly, presented hands-on, and ready to put into practice
• The program schedule will be published soon.

Take a journey through time and experience power, style, and engineering on a show truck boulevard featuring stunning classic trucks and impressive American trucks.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Marvel at iconic classics and gleaming chrome legends that made history
• Meet the owners and get first-hand insights into each vehicle and its history
• Great photo opportunities with nostalgic charm

Don’t have a truck or bus driver’s license yet?

We invite you to a no-obligation test experience at our truck and bus driving school (participation is open to ages 18 and up and requires a Class B driver’s license).

Here’s what awaits you:

• Expert instruction on the special aspects of driving a truck
• Test driving with a driving simulator
• A professionally guided test drive in a truck or bus, with real impressions of turning circles and vehicle dimensions

You’ll experience steering feel and vehicle dynamics directly behind the wheel.

Ready for action? Welcome to the IAA Experience Area. With our children’s attractions, little explorers can let loose and have plenty of fun. There’s something for grown-ups, too—stop by, try it out, and join in!

Here’s what awaits you:

• Bungee trampoline
• Giant foosball
• Bouncy castle
• Mini truck train
• Kids’ forklift course
• Rodeo bull riding
• And more

In short: fun for the whole family!

Step into the detailed miniature world of Automania. Whether you’re a collector, model builder, or simply curious, you’ll find high-quality model vehicles and exciting insights into the fascination of precision replicas.

Here’s what awaits you:

• A wide selection: In addition to model cars in all versions and scales, trucks, construction machinery, slot cars, pins, automobilia, and automotive literature will also be available
• Everything worth collecting related to model vehicles—so every visitor can find something for their area of interest

Experience a true eye-catcher: an impressive mini truck convoy featuring fully functional models at a scale of approx. 1:13 makes its rounds several times a day and delights visitors of all ages.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Highly detailed vehicles with authentic looks, realistic movements, and carefully crafted designs that are every bit as impressive as their full-size counterparts
• A must-see for anyone who appreciates model building, technology, and great photo opportunities

Treat yourself to a little break in the beer garden in the IAA Experience Area! Enjoy discounted food and beverage options on the weekend, plus tasty dishes and refreshing drinks—a relaxed pause between activities or a pleasant place to meet up with colleagues or friends.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Beer garden with discounted food and beverage options (weekend only)
• Chillout Area with comfortable lounge chairs and floor cushions for relaxing
• Located right near the open-air stage and its entertainment program

Just before IAA TRANSPORTATION closes its doors on Sunday (09/20), a loud, goosebump-inducing moment cuts through the event buzz: all vehicles get ready for the synchronized “final honk”—a powerful finale that has become a tradition among exhibitors and their teams.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Finale: all demo vehicles honk at the same time—a spectacular, joyful signal to mark the close of the IAA
• In the outdoor area and in the halls
• Warning: it’s loud :-)

The family adventure pass entitles a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children to one-time admission at the weekend.

** The family adventure pass entitles a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children to a single admission on September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on September 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to IAA TRANSPORTATION is free for children under 6 years of age when accompanied by an adult. No ticket is required. A ticket must be purchased for children aged 6 and over.

Validity:
Digital or as a DIN A4 printout. Tickets are non-transferable. Day tickets expire upon leaving the grounds.

Important note:
An exchange or refund is excluded. Tickets do not include public transport.

Get your ticket now

The day ticket weekend is valid for a single admission on Saturday or Sunday.

Validity:
Digital or as a DIN A4 printout. Tickets are non-transferable. Day tickets expire upon leaving the grounds.

Children:
Admission is free for children under 6 years (no ticket required). A ticket is required from age 6

Important note:
An exchange or refund is excluded. Tickets do not include public transport.

Get your ticket now