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2027 Melbourne Motor Show

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Melbourne, Australia9–11 Apr 20273 days

Why You Should Go

New car premieres, test drives of more than 90 models and a Hot Wheels kids zone in one building

Format

Three Day Motor Show

Crowd

About 100,000 visitors in 2026 (organiser figure)

Vibe

Indoor new car show with test drives

About This Event

The Melbourne Motor Show bills itself as the largest gathering of car makers and aftermarket brands in Australia, with more than 100 manufacturers and brands under one roof. It runs over three days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Yarra at South Wharf.

1What to Expect

Global and Australian first vehicle premieres, concept cars included. Brands named for 2027 include Tesla, Honda, BYD, MG, Kia, Renault, Polestar, JAC, GWM, Isuzu, Denza and Geely.
Supercars, classic restorations and modified icons sit beside the new car stands.
Emergency and military vehicles, among them the VIC Emergency electric fire truck and Australian Defence Force vehicles.
Off road and adventure builds: overland, 4WD and expedition vehicles.

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Racing simulators and interactive displays carry the motorsport side of the show.
  • The Curated Show Cars area puts more than 60 cars on display, with awards.

About the Venue

Exhibition and Convention Centres

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • The venue is at 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf.

Public transport

  • Trams 12, 96 and 109 run along Clarendon Street and stop outside the venue, and route 70 stops on Flinders Street on the north side of the Convention Centre.

Rideshare and taxis

  • Uber, Ola and DiDi drop off and pick up at the Convention Centre.
  • Taxi ranks are at the venue, nearby hotels, Crown, and Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations.

Best value route

  • Southern Cross Station is the closest major train station, a short walk across the Yarra River, with no parking to pay.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?
The Kids Zone is led by Hot Wheels, with the Hot Wheels Ultimate Play activation: a collectors area, a custom race track, a mini cinema and a gaming station. The 2027 show falls on the first weekend of the school holidays.
Shopping for a new car?
The Test Drive Zone has test drives of more than 90 of the newest models, next to the manufacturer stands.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 pricesPrice
Tickets on sale soon, prices not yet announced
Last verified: 5 November 2026Official link: melbournemotorshow.au

Tags

PolestarOff Road and 4x4Car DisplaysMulti Day EventPublic TransportBYDAuto ShowIsuzuRenaultMGSupercarsRainy DayKiaDrive YourselfTesla
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