MOTOBLOT
MOTOBLOT — JUNE 19–21, 2026 | MOTOBLOT is an annual motorcycle rally held in Chicago, Illinois.
The word “Blot” — meaning a gathering for worship or with sacrifice — has its origins in ancient Norse-Pagan culture. A Blot was a gathering with sacrifice.
MOTOBLOT is a celebration of motorcycle and hot rod culture, where the bikes, the builders, the fashion and the music all come together.
Whether you want your bike considered for an award or just want sweet parking within the festival, make sure to register your bike or scooter. Only those registered can ride in and be on display within the festival boundaries.
Greatly expanded from previous years, our hot rod parking area welcomes classic, antique, muscle and customized cars, vans, and trucks. Only those registered will be assigned our limited number of parking spots.
You don’t have to have a bike or car to enjoy all that Motoblot has to offer! Save a few bucks and time at the entry gate by getting your tickets online, in advance.
Anchored by the recently renovated Ramova Theater and the upstart Electric Funeral, the historic neighborhood of Bridgeport will be our new home.
Originally built in 1929 and reopened in 2023 after a major renovation backed in part by Chicago natives Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson, and Chance the Rapper, the 1,800-seat Ramova Theater now stands as a restored neighborhood landmark and a fitting anchor for MOTOBLOT.
Recently christened one of Chicago’s best new bars by Chicago Magazine, Electric Funeral earned this praise: “Opened by the duo behind Jackalope Coffee, the friendliest spooky bar in town has an effortlessly cool and welcoming vibe that can best be defined as ‘if the Munsters had a rec room in the ’70s.’”
From all across Chicagoland – and some reaching across the Midwest – fans are getting together to ride into the event together.
Since 2015, Progressive has been a proud sponsor of MOTOBLOT. We tip our helmets to their continued support of our rally and moto-community. As the number one motorcycle insurer, Progressive is there to make sure every mod and grease stain is covered with hand-built insurance customized to your needs!
