Uncover the place and when the most important auto exhibits are occurring in 2026.
The automotive {industry} stays as chaotic as ever. Tariff and commerce insurance policies that appeared to vary each day plus the top of the federal EV tax credit score induced a surge of purchases within the first six months of 2025. Since then, gross sales have cooled significantly, with affordability (or somewhat, the shortage thereof) being on the high of customers’ minds as common transaction costs for brand spanking new autos hover across the $50,000 mark. With automaker advertising budgets possible remaining tight, we anticipate most auto exhibits to proceed in a scaled-back state relative to the times earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, they are going to go on, and right here’s a listing of the locations and dates the place major-market exhibits will occur within the US and Canada.
2026 Auto Present Schedule
“The Massive 4”
Detroit Auto Present
January 14-25, 2026
Huntington Place
Detroit, Michigan
The Detroit Auto Present stays largely industry-focused versus extra consumer-oriented exhibitions like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Producer-supported cubicles from the native automakers (Ford, Common Motors, Stellantis) shall be there, together with Kia, Rivian, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Native sellers, nonetheless, are stepping as much as present autos from different manufacturers, together with BMW, Honda, and Hyundai, amongst others. Luxurious and unique makers shall be represented in one thing referred to as “The Gallery,” which in keeping with the present’s web site is, “…curated by fanatics and supporters.”
Chicago Auto Present
February 7-16
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
It could not have the sheer quantity of manufacturers and autos prefer it did in years previous, however the Chicago Auto Present will nonetheless have loads to see and do. Among the many highlights shall be expansive indoor and out of doors check tracks that give customers the chance to have some actual “seat time” with no dealership salesperson respiration down their necks.
New York Auto Present
April 3-12
Jacob Okay. Javits Conference Heart
New York Metropolis, New York
Whilst you’ll discover loads of mainstream manufacturers, The New York Auto Present stays a haven for high-end automobile customers. There are devoted cubicles for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, plus ultra-luxury marques reminiscent of Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
Los Angeles Auto Present
Dates TBD
Los Angeles Conference Heart
Los Angeles, California
There have been some key reveals on the 2025 version of the LA Auto Present, together with the Jeep Recon and Hyundai CRATER Idea. Count on the identical to be the case for the 2026 version of this southern California staple. Hopefully subsequent time we’ll see extra premium manufacturers make an look as many of the ones talked about above in New York have been conspicuously absent in LA over the past a number of years.
Different Notable Reveals
Twin Cities Auto Present
January 3-11
Minneapolis Conference Heart
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Twin Cities Auto Present has been a fixture in Land of 10,000 Lakes for greater than 50 years, and with sturdy backing by native sellers, showgoers ought to discover a complete choice of autos to browse.
Montreal Worldwide Auto Present
January 16-25
Palais Des Congres
Montreal, Quebec
Montreal marks the 81st version of its auto present with the return of Audi and BMW. The German automakers have been absent from this exhibition since 2019 and 2020, respectively. Additionally noteworthy are the appearances of area of interest British unique manufacturers Lotus and McLaren.
Buffalo Auto Present
January 29-February 1
Buffalo Conventio Heart
Buffalo, New York
Sellers working within the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area deliver this auto present to life. Regardless of solely working for a single weekend, it’s a feature-packed occasion with some shocking manufacturers making an look together with Ferrari and Lotus.
Canadian Worldwide AutoShow
February 13-22
Metro Toronto Conference Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canada’s largest auto present could have the {industry}’s largest manufacturers on show. Amongst unique producers, attendees can anticipate to see Aston Martin, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Pagani.
Cleveland Auto Present
February 20-March 1
I-X Heart
Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio stays an vital state for manufacturing, analysis, and growth for a lot of automotive manufacturers, most of whom shall be represented on the Cleveland Auto Present.
Miami Auto Present
Dates TBD
Miami Seashore Conference Heart
Miami Seashore, Florida
As a playground for the well-to-do, anticipate luxurious manufacturers that may not exhibit in different markets to make their presence recognized in Miami.
San Francisco Auto Present
Discontinued
Moscone Heart
San Francisco, California
The San Fransisco Auto Present has been on hiatus since 2019. The official website is operational, however presents on data relating to a 2026 version of the present.
The Texas Reveals
Houston Auto Present
January 28-February 1
NRG Park
Houston, Texas
North Texas Auto Expo
Dates TBD
Kay Bailey Hutchison Conference Heart
Dallas, Texas
Texas Auto Present
Dates TBD
Texas State Fairgrounds
Dallas, Texas
The Houston and North Texas auto exhibits function a prelude to the primary occasion, which takes place throughout the large State Honest of Texas. Count on the autumn program to proceed to have a devoted truck pavilion the place automakers will compete for customers’ {dollars}.
Different Important Automobile-related exhibits
CES
January 6-9
Las Vegas Conference Heart
Las Vegas, Nevada
Whether or not you consider AI is only a fad or right here to remain, depend on there being loads of dialogue about it and associated applied sciences for the automotive enterprise on the annual Client Electronics Present.
SEMA
November 3-6
Las Vegas Conference Heart
Las Vegas, Nevada
SEMA is the present the place automotive firms and their accent divisions go hog wild with efficiency and dress-up gear. The primary three days are for {industry} personnel and media solely whereas the final shall be open to the general public.