The 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show runs November 20 through November 29, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. That's 10 days, covering two weekends and Thanksgiving. The media and industry day, AutoMobility LA, is Thursday, November 19, the day before the public opening.
Tickets went on sale in August, and the show has published its full hours and pricing.
Hours vary by day. Opening Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, run 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, November 22, is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, November 23 to 25, run 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, is a short day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The closing weekend runs 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the final Sunday, November 29.
Any-day admission is $25 for adults 13 and older and $13 for seniors 65 and older. The show also sells cheaper day-specific tickets. Opening day, November 20, is $20 for adults and $9 for seniors and children. Weekday tickets for Monday through Thursday, November 23 to 26, are $22 for adults and $11 for seniors and children. Weekend priority entry on Saturdays and Sundays is $45 for adults and $23 for seniors and children. A family four-pack for November 25 or 26 costs $66, and a VIP guided tour is $95 for adults and $45 for children. All tickets are sold online in advance through the show's ticketing partner, Eventim, and there are no on-site ticket sales.
The convention center is at 1201 South Figueroa Street downtown. Parking at the venue usually runs $25 to $35, first come, first served, and the show suggests booking ahead through SpotHero. On transit, Pico Station is one block away.
LA is a debut show, and the brand halls are where many coming models show up in public for the first time. Test drives are a big part of it, and the show says every driving experience is included with admission.
Two indoor courses stand out. Camp Jeep and the Ford Bronco Built Wild course put you in the passenger seat with a professional driver over grades and obstacles built inside the convention center.
For anyone who cares how cars look, two areas are worth seeking out. The Underground is the show's car culture hub, with lowriders, customs, tuners, and exotics, plus the shops and clubs behind them. The Hall Showcases collect customs, rare exotics, muscle cars, lowriders, and restorations, and the show calls them one of its most popular spots.
The show was founded in 1907. The weekday block of November 23 to 25 has shorter hours and cheaper tickets than the weekends. Check laautoshow.com before you go, since hours can change.
When you find the debut everyone's crowded around, put it on WhipJury against the car it replaces.
Sources:
Daily hours, parking, transit, and ticket sales policy: LA Auto Show
Ticket prices, attractions, AutoMobility LA, and the show's history: LA Auto Show via PR Newswire
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Stacy Sheff (CC0)
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Jeffrey Wiley has spent more time than he'd like to admit thinking about what makes a car look right. He writes about automotive design, car culture, and the opinions people have strong feelings about. He lives in north Georgia.
