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2026 SEMA Show
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2026 SEMA Show

Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, United States3–6 Nov 2026Full day

About This Event

The world's largest automotive specialty equipment trade show, held in Las Vegas since 1977. Over 2,400 exhibitors across 2 million square feet of exhibit space showcase aftermarket parts, performance upgrades, restoration supplies and customisation tools — primarily trade-only, with limited public access on the final day.

What to Expect

  • Battle of the Builders competition featuring custom builds from top builders
  • New Products Showcase in South Hall displaying thousands of new aftermarket products
  • Feature vehicles throughout the convention center demonstrating real-life product applications
  • Expanded Powersports section in West Hall creating Adventure Lifestyle destination
  • SEMA Cruise parade where hundreds of cars exit the convention center Friday afternoon

Best Way to Experience It

  • Vegas Loop connects West, Central, and South Halls in two minutes free for attendees
  • New Products Showcase Tuesday morning gives industry-wide overview in one hour

Good to Know

  • Public admission restricted to Friday only for ages 16 and older
  • On-site parking available with paid daily parking
  • Las Vegas Monorail connects multiple Strip hotels directly to convention center
  • Photography of exhibitor booths requires exhibitor permission; video filming requires permit
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended as visitors typically walk five to eight miles daily

Is This Event Right For You?

  • Best fit if you're into aftermarket parts business — world's largest automotive specialty equipment trade show with 70,000 buyers and decision-makers, B2B format connects manufacturers with retailers across performance, restoration, off-road segments.
  • Best fit if you value industry networking — 160,000 trade professionals from 140+ countries, 2.9 million square feet exhibit space across four days, conducts year's most significant business deals, partnerships, product launches.
  • Best fit if you enjoy product discovery — 2,400+ exhibitors showcase new performance parts, accessories, tools, restoration components, off-road equipment, allows hands-on evaluation before retail release, trend spotting across automotive aftermarket categories.
  • Not ideal if you prefer consumer car shows — trade professional credentials required Tuesday-Thursday, general public admitted Friday only through separate SEMA Fest ticket, emphasizes business transactions rather than finished vehicle displays or enthusiast gathering atmosphere.

Tags

restoration showcaseoff-road / 4x4Car DisplayMulti-Day Eventcelebrity appearancesheritage / historic vehicle displayMerchandiseBeginner Friendlybrand activation / immersive experiencetrucks & commercial vehiclesburnout competitionInternational EventExhibition Circuitutv / side-by-sideStatic Displayslivestream available

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