Europe’s biggest truck show is the Profile Truckstar Festival in Assen. On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2026, TT Circuit Assen will once again be entirely dedicated to trucks, drivers, show trucks, music and transport enthusiasts from across Europe.
With more than 2,300 trucks and around 55,000 visitors, the Profile Truckstar Festival is far more than just an event. It is a complete weekend for anyone with an interest in trucks: from drivers and truck spotters to families and enthusiasts of custom builds, classics and powerful V8s.
Profile Truckstar Festival 2026 at a glance
- Event: Profile Truckstar Festival 2026
- Date: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2026
- Venue: TT Circuit Assen
- Address: De Haar 9, 9405 TE Assen
- Number of trucks: more than 2,300 trucks
- Visitors: around 55,000 truck enthusiasts
- Event type: truck show, festival, trade fair, market and family spectacle
Why is Truckstar Festival so popular?
What makes Truckstar special is its atmosphere. As soon as you enter the circuit, there are trucks everywhere: alongside the track, in the paddock, in the infield and by the stands. Show trucks, classics, American trucks, powerful Scanias, Volvos, DAFs, MANs and Mercedes trucks stand side by side.
For many drivers, Truckstar is more than an event. It is a weekend away with colleagues, friends and family. Complete mini campsites spring up around the circuit, with chairs, barbecues and decorated trucks. Basic knowledge about trucks comes to life here for visitors: it is not just about looking at trucks, but really experiencing the truck world.
What can you expect?
The programme consists of far more than parked trucks alone. There are shows, competitions, music and activities for all ages on and around the circuit.
- More than two thousand trucks around the track and across the site
- Show trucks, classics and American trucks
- The election for the Most Beautiful Truck in the Netherlands
- Racing trucks, stunt shows and a spectacular track programme
- A decibel contest for the loudest trucks
- Exhibition area with truck brands, accessories and transport companies
- A drivers’ market and stands selling, among other things, scale models and truck accessories
- Hollandse Muziekavond on Saturday
- A campsite directly next to the circuit
Tickets and prices for 2026
Ticket sales for Profile Truckstar Festival 2026 have started. Tickets are cheaper in advance than at the circuit ticket office.
Standard tickets
| Ticket type | Weekend | Saturday | Sunday | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadcard Early Bird advance sale until 31 March | €45.00 | €30.00 | €20.00 | €7.50 |
| Standard Early Bird advance sale until 31 March | €47.50 | €32.50 | €22.00 | €9.00 |
| Roadcard advance sale from 1 April to 23 July | €52.50 | €36.50 | €24.00 | €9.50 |
| Standard advance sale from 1 April to 23 July | €55.00 | €39.50 | €27.00 | €11.50 |
| Circuit ticket office from 24 to 26 July | €58.00 | €45.00 | €32.50 | €15.00 |
The organiser charges a €1.65 service fee per ticket. Children aged up to and including 4 enter free. Children aged 5 to 11 inclusive require a children’s ticket.
Camping at Truckstar Festival
Want to stay for the whole weekend? You can stay at the Truckstar Camping directly next to the TT Circuit. The campsite is within walking distance of the festival site and opens at 09:00 on Friday 24 July. Check-out is no later than 10:00 on Monday 27 July.
You can choose a pitch for your own tent, a motorhome or caravan pitch, or a furnished tent that is ready on arrival. Campsite tickets include a weekend ticket for the festival site.
Camping prices for 2026
| Camping option | Standard advance sale |
|---|---|
| Own 4 x 4-metre tent, excluding electricity and including 1 weekend ticket | €190.00 |
| 8 x 4-metre motorhome pitch, including electricity and 1 weekend ticket | €240.00 |
| Individual campsite ticket including 1 weekend ticket | €160.00 |
| Furnished two-person tent including 2 weekend tickets | €580.00 |
| Furnished four-person tent including 4 weekend tickets | €835.00 |
Getting there and parking
The festival takes place at TT Circuit Assen. If you are travelling by car, the organiser states that there is sufficient parking available and parking is free. Visitors travelling by public transport can take a bus from Assen station towards TT Circuit.
Can you bring food and drink?
Yes, visitors may bring their own food and drink onto the festival site. Catering, stands and an exhibition area are also available on site.
Who is Truckstar Festival for?
Truckstar is naturally a dream weekend for drivers and truck spotters, but the festival has broader appeal than that. Families, photographers, model truck enthusiasts and visitors simply looking for an impressive day out will all find plenty to enjoy.
Especially for truck spotters, this is one of the best places to be during the year. In one weekend, you will see more unique trucks than you would normally encounter by the roadside in months. From immaculately polished show trucks to heavily customised interiors, and from classics to modern tractor units with light displays, it is all gathered in one place.
Tips for your visit
- Buy your ticket in advance; it is cheaper than buying at the ticket office.
- Arrive early if you want to take photos without the crowds.
- Bring a power bank if you plan to do plenty of filming or photography.
- Wear suitable shoes, as you will do plenty of walking around the circuit and paddock.
- Staying for the whole weekend? Book your camping pitch in good time.
- Always check the official website shortly before you leave for up-to-date timings and programme changes.
Is Profile Truckstar Festival worth visiting?
If you love trucks, Profile Truckstar Festival, like Truckshow Veenendaal, is an event you really need to experience at least once. It is big, loud, sociable and above all hugely impressive. The combination of thousands of trucks, show trucks, music, track action and genuine driver culture makes the festival unique in Europe.
For TruckCulture, just as with Truckshow Lubbeek, this is exactly the kind of event where truck enthusiasts come together: spotters, drivers, fans and builders of the finest trucks. If you are heading to Assen in 2026, there is a good chance you will return home with a full camera roll, an empty phone battery and plenty of inspiration.
