The Factory Bike Fest 2025: Spain's New Customisation Mecca

After its great success in the previous edition, The Factory Fest returns, an event dedicated to the exclusive world of customisations, to be held on 9th, 10th, and 11th May in Calella, in the province of Barcelona. Despite its short history, it is on its way to becoming the sector's reference festival as it offers a meticulously curated programme with multiple activities, the presence of leading brands, high-level competitions with participation from some of the most influential customisers of the moment, and, ultimately, all sorts of entertainment for motorcycle enthusiasts.

"The Factory Bike Fest is not just a motorcycle exhibition; it is a tribute to the passion for two wheels, creativity, and the lifestyle surrounding the motorcycle world," explains Josep Carretero, one of the event organisers.

The location, a factory with over 100 years of history, provides a unique backdrop where leading motor brands will gather, and the most prominent builders from the national and international scene will showcase their creations. From unique motorcycles and modifications, the best live rock music, a leisure area with stylish author brands, a merchandising zone, and a gastronomic section. Attendees will have the opportunity to admire innovation and craftsmanship, as well as the exclusivity of official sector brands that will present their new products and limited editions.

This edition prepares a Custom Bike Show, a modified motorcycle contest, with over €6,000 in prizes distributed across 6 categories, 3 special awards, and the 'The Best of Show' award, which will receive the highest prize and the first champion ring in the history of The Factory Bike Fest. The jury evaluating the competing bikes will consist of three major personalities: Onno Wieringa, official photographer of the AMD World Championship; Francesco Mattioli, AMD World Championship judge and certified by the American IMBA; and Ola Stenegärd, current designer of Indian motorcycles.

There will also be space for fun and speed. Organised by the event, Dirt Track competitions will be held for fans of the mythical off-road oval. These races will be broadcast live and will have the collaboration and supervision of Diirt Track Catalá, affiliated with the Catalan Dirt Track Federation. The "Sunday of Thunder" will feature a soapbox derby with two categories: a speed competition won by the fastest car to complete the course and an originality competition, rewarding the best design and performance. The latest novelty for this new edition is the trial exhibition to be held in Plaza Conrad Prat.