June 5, 2026

Pre-Festival

On the night of Saturday, July 4, filled with a mix of anticipation and excitement ahead of the Suzuka 8 Hours final the next day, the traditional Pre-Festival will be held in front of the Grandstand.

Saturday, July 4 16:30–20:15 (Scheduled)

16:30–17:30	Home Straight Walk
17:00–17:30	Home Straight Music Live (Performing Artist: nobodyknows+)
Around 18:00	Bike Parade
19:30–20:15 (Scheduled)	Night Pit Walk

Home Straight Walk

After the TOP10 Trial, you can enter the home straight and take photos at the grid and signal bridge, among other spots.

Home Straight Music Live (Performing Artist: nobodyknows+)

On the eve of the Suzuka 8 Hours final, the home straight turns into a live concert venue!
Breaking out from the 8FES area, a special live concert will be held on the home straight of SUZUKA CIRCUIT. The performing artist is "nobodyknows+". This special night before the final will be heated up with music.

Bike Parade

The traffic safety campaign "Bike de Aitai Parade," co-hosted with the Suzuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This year, teams participating in the Suzuka 8 Hours will join with machines painted in each team’s colors.
You can watch the parade at the Grandstand of SUZUKA CIRCUIT, which is the goal point.

At the starting point, the special venue at Suzuka Hunter, a variety of programs will be offered, including kid-friendly experience content, motorcycle displays, and exhibitions of police motorcycles and patrol cars. You can also watch from along the parade route.

Parade Schedule
　16:45 Departure Ceremony (Suzuka Hunter Special Venue)
　17:30 Parade Start (Suzuka Hunter Special Venue)
　Around 18:00 Arrival at Suzuka Circuit Racing Course

Night Pit Walk

You can see teams performing machine maintenance and pit practice in preparation for the next day, as well as rider and team fan services.

Anyone with a race ticket can participate in the Night Pit Walk.

About the Night Pit Walk
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