Previewing where you can attend major-market auto shows in 2025.
The 2024 edition of the LA Auto Show will have wrapped up by the time you read this. Among the notable appearances at this year’s exhibition were the redesigned 2026 Genesis GV70 and Electrified GV70, 2026 Honda Passport, 2025 Nissan Murano, and 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Absent were any booths from Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, or Volvo, which seems odd given how much luxury matters in a market such as Los Angeles.
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Late-2024, 2025 North American Auto Show Schedule
“The Big 4”
Los Angeles Auto Show (Automobility LA)
November 22 – December 1, 2024
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, California
The 2024 edition of the LA Auto Show will be wrapping up by the time you read this. Among the notable appearances at this year’s exhibition were the redesigned 2026 Genesis GV70 and Electrified GV70, 2026 Honda Passport, 2025 Nissan Murano, and 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Absent were any booths from Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, or Volvo, which seems odd given how much luxury matters in a market such as Los Angeles.
Detroit Auto Show
January 10 – 20, 2025
Huntington Place
Detroit, Michigan
After experimenting with having its auto show in the middle of the year, the Motor City has moved their exhibition back to its traditional January time slot. This makes sense as the Detroit Auto Show has always been more for the industry and media than for consumers, though we expect there will still be plenty of automakers who elect to skip it as they did for LA.
Chicago Auto Show
February 8 – 17, 2025
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is one of the longest-running and most well-attended auto shows on the continent. It may not have the sheer size it did before the COVID-19 pandemic, but it retains its place as the one to go to if you’re ready to open your bank account for a new ride.
New York Auto Show
April 18 – 27, 2025
Jacob Javits Convention Center
New York City, New York
While many automakers have reduced their presence at major shows, including the ones mentioned above, we don’t expect them to cut back in New York. New-vehicle turnover is very high in this region on account of most shoppers leasing, rather than financing, their rides. With this in mind, automakers will want to make it a point to bring their latest and greatest there.
Other Notable Shows
Montreal International Auto Show
January 17 – 26, 2025
Palais Des Congres
Montreal, Quebec
The Montreal International Auto Show covers three floors at the event center and will include vehicles from brands including Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Toyota, and even Lamborghini.
Buffalo Auto Show
January 30 – February 2, 2025
Buffalo Convention Center
Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo Auto Show has strong support from local dealers so consumers may get to see vehicles from manufacturers who aren’t appearing at much larger shows like Los Angeles.
Canadian International AutoShow
February 14 – 23, 2025
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario
More than 370,000 people attended the 2024 edition of Canada’s premiere auto show, which was a record for the event. We would expect that number to increase in 2025.
Cleveland Auto Show
February 21 – March 2, 2025
I-X Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland may live in the shadow of Detroit when it comes to auto shows, but it’s important to remember that companies such as Honda and Jeep call Ohio home for major manufacturing operations.
Twin Cities Auto Show
April 11 – 19, 2025
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Twin Cities Auto Show has been a fixture in Land of 10,000 Lakes for more than 50 years, and with strong backing by local dealers, showgoers should find a comprehensive selection of vehicles to browse.
Miami Auto Show
Dates TBD
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida
As a playground for the well-to-do, expect luxury brands that might not exhibit in other markets to make their presence known in Miami.
San Francisco Auto Show
Dates TBD
Moscone Center
San Francisco, California
This once-popular event has been on hiatus since the program was cancelled back in 2022. We think it unlikely the event’s producers will bring the show back for 2025.
The Texas Shows
Houston Auto Show
January 29 – February 2, 2025
NRG Park
Houston, Texas
North Texas Auto Expo
February 20 – 23, 2025
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, Texas
Texas Auto Show
September 26 – October 19, 2025
Texas State Fairgrounds
Dallas, Texas
The Houston and North Texas auto shows serve as a prelude to the main event, which takes place during the massive State Fair of Texas. Expect the fall program to continue to have a dedicated truck pavilion where automakers will compete for consumers’ dollars.
Other Significant Car-related shows
CES
January 7 – 10, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
While not specifically an auto show, the forward-thinking technology at CES often has significant implications for the auto industry. Expect AI to be all the rage this time around.
SEMA
November 4 – 8, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Manufacturers and third-party suppliers attending the SEMA Show take normal production vehicles and dress them up in all kinds of crazy and fun ways. While the show itself is not open to the public, there is a separate event called SEMA Fest that is.
2024 North American Auto Show Schedule
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