Nissan and its motorsport arm NMC will hold the 26th NISMO Festival on 6 December 2026 at Fuji Speedway in Japan. The annual fan event returns to the circuit with track demonstrations of historic and current race cars, driver talk shows and displays of the latest Nissan models. Full details and ticket sales are due in autumn 2026.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) have announced that the 26th NISMO Festival will take place on 6 December 2026 at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The gathering runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as currently scheduled.
A thank-you to Nissan and NISMO fans
The NISMO Festival is NMC’s yearly fan appreciation event, staged to thank Nissan and NISMO enthusiasts for their support. According to the organiser, it is designed to bring the community together to experience Nissan’s motorsport heritage, its current racing programmes, its future ambitions and the character of the NISMO performance brand in one place.
Visitors will be able to see iconic Nissan and NISMO race cars from past and present, both through on-track demonstration runs and static displays. The event will also feature NISMO road cars alongside Nissan’s latest production models, giving attendees a closer look at the company’s performance and technology.
What’s planned on the day
NMC says the programme is set to include race car demonstrations and exhibitions, driver talk shows, a circuit safari, displays of the newest Nissan vehicles, children’s activities, vendor stands and merchandise booths. NMC is the organiser, with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. listed as partner.
“The NISMO Festival is one of our most important opportunities to connect directly with our fans and thank them for the passion and support they continue to show for Nissan and NISMO,” said Yutaka Sanada, president and CEO of NMC. “We are very pleased to celebrate the return of the festival to Fuji Speedway this year and to bring the NISMO community together once again. Through our motorsport heritage, current racing activities and ambitions for the future, we want fans of all generations to experience what NISMO stands for, meet the people behind the brand and share their passion with one another. We look forward to welcoming everyone and creating a memorable day together.”
What it means
The festival is a fixture on the calendar for Nissan’s performance following, and its return to Fuji Speedway gives fans a chance to see the brand’s competition machinery in action ahead of the next racing season. As an end-of-year event, it also serves as a showcase for NISMO’s road-going line-up and Nissan’s newest models.
Facts: Nissan NISMO Festival 2026
- Event: NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway 2026 (26th edition)
- Date: 6 December 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (scheduled)
- Venue: Fuji Speedway, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Organiser: Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC)
- Partner: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
- Tickets and official website: to be announced in autumn 2026
Details on the official NISMO Festival website and ticket sales are set to be announced in autumn 2026.
Source: global.nissannews.com