LA Auto Show 2026

Who should cross for this

Car shoppers, enthusiasts, families, automotive professionals, mobility and technology watchers, and international media.

The show is a consumer and industry meeting point for Asian and North American automakers, technology, electrification, regulation, media, and vehicle-market strategy.

Suggested trip length: 2–3 nights

Pick the quietest workable day

Opening Friday and Saturday run 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, November 22 closes at 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday run 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thanksgiving is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by two 9 a.m.–10 p.m. days and a 9 a.m.–6 p.m. finale. The organizer identifies Monday through Wednesday and early mornings as typically quieter. Weekend priority-entry tickets add an earlier hour when they become available.

Treat test drives as a bonus

The organizer expects daily indoor and outdoor drives, but the 2026 brands, models, and eligibility rules remain pending. Slots are generally first come, first served. Bring the identification required by the eventual brand rules and do not assume every displayed vehicle can be driven. Published Any Day presale admission is $25 for ages 13 and over, $13 for seniors and children 6–12, and free for younger children; additional products are due later.

Keep the industry day separate

AutoMobility LA takes place November 19 for approved media and industry visitors. It is the professional side of the week, built around announcements, executives, technology, and global press, and ordinary public admission does not cover it. For the public show, stay near South Park if long floor days matter most. Pico Station is close to the halls, while event parking and a continuing Pico Boulevard closure make rail especially useful.

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