The days are getting longer, the weather’s warming up, and in around 60 days, the gates of Ragley Hall will open for the ABR Festival.
And now, the full guest speaker line up is here.
This year, some of the world’s most inspiring travellers and adventurers will be joining us across five stages, with more than 80 sessions taking place over the weekend.
We’ve got some huge names lined up, including Richard Hammond, Charley Boorman, Kinga Tanajewska and Elspeth Beard, all heading to the Ducati Stage to share stories from life on the road.
Over on the Bridgestone Stage, you’ll find the likes of Ted Simon, Chris Birch, and Carl Fogarty. The relaxed format means conversations tend to go off script, and if you’ve ever wanted to ask a question of your biking heroes, this is where it happens.
If you’re looking for something you can take away and use, the Himalayan Masterclass Stage is packed with practical sessions, from building a round-the-world bike with Demon Rides, to breaking down what a year of motorcycle travel actually costs with BIKEmitUNS, and learning how to handle bike-to-bike towing with Austin Vince.
Then there’s the Travellers’ Tales Stage, a Bedouin style tent that feels like stepping into another world. The pace slows, and the stories take centre stage, with Lyndon Poskitt, Ed Gill, We Are Adventure Riders and others sharing experiences from their travels that you won’t hear anywhere else.
And for 2026, there’s something new.
The Dome brings a different side of adventure, going beyond motorcycling and into some of the most extreme environments on earth. Here you’ll find talks from living legends in the world of mountaineering, climbing and exploration, including Alan Hinkes, the first Britain to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000 metre peaks, Sir John Blashford-Snell, who led the first vehicle crossing of the Darien Gap, and Kenton cool, fresh from his 20th ascent of Everest.
Your hosts this year are Billy Ward (Ducati Stage), Simon and Lisa Thomas (Bridgestone Stage), Vanessa Ruck (Himalayan Masterclass Stage), James Oxley (Travellers’ Tales Stage), and Dave Talbot (The Dome).
Between all five stages, there’s a huge mix of voices and fascinating experiences on offer, and that’s what makes the ABR Festival what it is.
Ready to see the full speaker line up now? Head over to the ABR Festival website where you’ll find it all in one place. And if you want to be a part of it, but you haven’t got your ticket yet, they’re disappearing fast, so book yours now.