Car Events & Shows
Discover the best automotive events across Southern California. From world-class auto shows to intimate car meets, find your next automotive adventure.
Los Angeles Auto Show
One of the largest and most influential auto shows in North America, featuring hundreds of new vehicle debuts, concept cars, and cutting-edge automotive technology. Includes manufacturer exhibits, test drives, and interactive displays.
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Supercar Sunday
A premier weekly gathering showcasing a diverse lineup of exotic, classic, and custom vehicles. One of Southern California's most popular car meets, attracting supercars, hypercars, rare exotics, and beautifully restored classics. Features live DJ, food vendors, and a community atmosphere perfect for networking with fellow enthusiasts.
2026 Galpin Car Show
The 11th annual Galpin Car Show - a massive free event featuring ten car shows in one! Includes classics, hot rods, low riders, exotics, muscle cars, JDM legends, off-road rigs, and more. Family-friendly with food vendors, live entertainment, trophy presentations, and activities for all ages. Over 1,000 vehicles expected.
South OC Cars and Coffee
The largest weekly car meet in the United States, attracting 1,500-3,500+ vehicles every Saturday. Features hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle, sports cars, and more. No registration required - just show up and enjoy the incredible variety of automotive excellence. Regularly features rare vehicles worth millions.
Bob's Big Boy Classic Car Show
An iconic weekly classic car show at the historic Bob's Big Boy restaurant, running for over 50 years. Enjoy classic cars alongside classic burgers at this legendary venue. Features pre-1975 vehicles, hot rods, customs, and vintage cruisers. A true SoCal tradition with live music and a vibrant atmosphere.
Peninsula Cars and Coffee
A free monthly event inviting car enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles, including hot rods, customs, muscle cars, sports cars, antiques, classics, and exotics. A relaxed atmosphere perfect for networking and admiring diverse automotive builds. Coffee and pastries available at nearby cafes.
Gardenwalk Cars, Coffee, and Culture
A weekly classic car meetup hosted by Southern California Auto Owners of America, featuring a variety of vehicles and celebrating automotive culture. Family-friendly atmosphere near Disneyland. Features live music, food vendors, and a community focused on the passion for both power and beauty in the automotive industry.
Donut Derelicts
A long-standing tradition where car enthusiasts gather to showcase their vehicles. One of the oldest and most respected car meets in Southern California, running for over 30 years. Features hot rods, customs, classics, and muscle cars. Early morning gathering perfect for catching the best cars before the crowds.
Caffeine Cruisers
A weekly meet-up for car enthusiasts to enjoy coffee and cars. A casual gathering featuring a variety of vehicles from classics to modern performance cars. Great for networking with local enthusiasts and starting your weekend with automotive culture.
SoCal Region Annual Membership Meeting and Tour
An exclusive event featuring lunch, a tour of the Hansen car collection, private restoration departments, and the annual meeting of the Classic Car Club of Southern California. See rare and historic vehicles including Rolls Royce, Packard, and Pierce Arrow motor cars. Staff-led tours of the collection and restoration facilities.
Coachella Valley Car Fest
A celebration of car culture blending the best of cars, music, merchandise, food, and beverages. Features a variety of vehicles from classics to modern exotics, set against the scenic backdrop of the Coachella Valley. Brings together automotive enthusiasts, families, and friends for a day of automotive celebration.
El Paseo Cruise-In Car Show Nights
A monthly car show hosted by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association featuring classics, hot rods, customs, muscle cars, and vintage cruisers. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Coachella Valley. Features live music, food vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Spectator admission is free.
BIG Wednesdays Car Show
A family-friendly car show featuring a variety of vehicles, with opportunities to win trophies and other prizes. Enjoy craft beer while admiring classic and custom cars. Features live music, food vendors, and a relaxed evening atmosphere perfect for families.
Friday Night Car Show
A weekly gathering showcasing a variety of classic and custom cars in the heart of Garden Grove's historic downtown. A vibrant community event with food vendors and live music. Features pre-1980 vehicles, hot rods, and custom builds.
Veteran's Day Car Show
Celebrate Veterans Day with a classic car showcase featuring pre-1980 hot rods, kustoms, lowriders, and more, along with family-friendly activities. Honors veterans while showcasing automotive excellence. Features trophies, raffles, and community appreciation.
CRUISER FEST 2026
A family-friendly car show featuring classic lowriders, custom builds, and vintage cruisers, along with live music and contests. Celebrates Route 66 culture and the lowrider scene. Features food vendors, DJ, and awards for best vehicles.
Eastside LA Christmas Car Show
An annual holiday tradition blending festive cheer with Southern California's car culture, featuring bomb convertibles, lowriders, classics, and custom builds. A family-friendly event with holiday decorations, food vendors, live music, and a festive atmosphere celebrating both Christmas and car culture.
Helms Bakery Cars & Coffee
A gathering featuring a variety of vehicles, hosted by Jonny Lieberman, Chef Sang Yoon, and the Cars & Bids team. Features unique and rare vehicles, great coffee, and automotive culture. A curated event with special guests and exclusive vehicles.
Classics Under The Antlers Car Show
A monthly car show featuring a variety of classic and custom vehicles, with trophies awarded and drawings held. Family-friendly event with food vendors and a community atmosphere. Features pre-1980 vehicles, hot rods, and custom builds.
HOT ROD Power Tour West 2026
America's largest traveling car show featuring thousands of custom cars and trucks. A multi-day event with drag racing, autocross, and car shows. Features vendor displays, food, live entertainment, and the opportunity to participate in the tour. Day 1 at Famoso Dragstrip, Day 2 at Perris, Day 3 at Willow Springs.
Cars & Coffee Corona at Dos Lagos
A casual car meet-up featuring a variety of vehicles and coffee. A community event perfect for networking and admiring diverse automotive builds. Features classics, modern performance cars, and everything in between.
Cbad Cars
A gathering of car enthusiasts showcasing a variety of vehicles. A relaxed morning meet with coffee and conversation. Features everything from daily drivers to exotics.
Valley Cruise Night
A weekly gathering of car enthusiasts showcasing classic cars, with a cruise following the meet-up. Location varies each week - check social media for current location. Features lowriders, classics, and custom builds with a cruise through the valley.
Cruising Back 2 Route 66 Car Show
A car show and toy drive featuring vintage classics, custom builds, and restored vehicles. Celebrates Route 66 history while supporting local children through toy donations. Features food vendors, live music, and community involvement.
Divisional Track Event
A divisional track event organized by the California Sports Car Club, featuring various racing activities including time trials, autocross, and track days. Open to various classes and skill levels. Great opportunity to see racing up close or participate.
San Diego International Auto Show
The premier automotive event in San Diego, featuring hundreds of new vehicles, concept cars, and the latest automotive technology. Includes manufacturer exhibits, test drives, and interactive displays. Family-friendly with activities for all ages.
Orange County Auto Show
Southern California's premier fall auto show featuring the latest models from major manufacturers. Includes test drives, interactive displays, and family activities. Close to Disneyland and other attractions.
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
America's premier street race featuring IndyCar, IMSA sports cars, and historic racing. Three days of world-class racing action on the streets of Long Beach. Includes paddock access, autograph sessions, and entertainment.
Petersen Automotive Museum Cars & Coffee
Monthly gathering at the world-renowned Petersen Automotive Museum featuring exotic, classic, and custom vehicles. Museum admission included. Features special exhibits, food vendors, and automotive culture.
Irvine Cars and Coffee
Weekly gathering featuring a diverse collection of exotic, classic, and performance vehicles. One of Orange County's most popular car meets. Features hypercars, supercars, vintage classics, and custom builds.
Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance
An exclusive concours featuring the world's finest automobiles, from pre-war classics to modern supercars. Judged competition with awards for excellence. Features luxury hospitality, fine dining, and automotive art.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The world's premier concours d'elegance, featuring the finest automobiles ever built. Judged competition with awards for excellence. Features rare pre-war classics, post-war sports cars, and modern supercars. The pinnacle of automotive elegance.
Willow Springs Track Day
Open track day for all skill levels. Experience one of California's most challenging road courses. Includes instruction, timing, and track time. Bring your own car or rent a track-prepped vehicle.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Historic racing weekend featuring vintage and modern race cars on one of America's most iconic tracks. Includes IMSA, historic racing, and car shows. Features the famous Corkscrew turn and world-class racing action.
Santa Monica Cars and Coffee
Weekly gathering at Santa Monica Airport featuring exotic, classic, and custom vehicles. Ocean breeze and great cars. Features hypercars, vintage classics, and custom builds. Close to the beach and great restaurants.
Pasadena Cars and Coffee
Monthly gathering at the iconic Rose Bowl featuring a diverse collection of vehicles. Beautiful setting with mountains in the background. Features classics, exotics, and custom builds.
Malibu Cars and Coffee
Exclusive gathering in beautiful Malibu featuring high-end exotics, supercars, and luxury vehicles. Ocean views and celebrity sightings. Features the finest automotive machinery in a stunning coastal setting.
Beverly Hills Cars and Coffee
Luxury car gathering in the heart of Beverly Hills featuring hypercars, supercars, and rare exotics. Regular appearances by multi-million dollar vehicles. Features the finest automotive collection in Los Angeles.
Venice Cars and Coffee
Casual beachside gathering featuring a mix of classic, custom, and modern vehicles. Great atmosphere with ocean views. Features hot rods, classics, and custom builds in a relaxed beach setting.
Glendale Cars and Coffee
Weekly gathering at Glendale Galleria featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern performance cars, and custom builds.
Sherman Oaks Cars and Coffee
Valley gathering featuring a variety of vehicles from classics to exotics. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, muscle cars, and modern performance vehicles.
Studio City Cars and Coffee
Neighborhood gathering featuring local car enthusiasts and their vehicles. Casual atmosphere perfect for networking. Features a mix of daily drivers and show cars.
Encino Cars and Coffee
Valley car meet featuring diverse collection of vehicles. Great for families and enthusiasts. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Northridge Cars and Coffee
San Fernando Valley gathering featuring local car culture. Family-friendly event. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
Fullerton Cars and Coffee
Orange County gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Historic downtown setting. Features classics, hot rods, and modern performance cars.
Costa Mesa Cars and Coffee
Weekly gathering at South Coast Plaza featuring luxury and exotic vehicles. High-end automotive culture. Features supercars, hypercars, and rare exotics.
Laguna Beach Cars and Coffee
Scenic coastal gathering featuring luxury and exotic vehicles. Ocean views and great cars. Features high-end exotics, classics, and custom builds in a beautiful beach setting.
Mission Viejo Cars and Coffee
South Orange County gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Tustin Cars and Coffee
Orange County gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
Westminster Cars and Coffee
Weekly gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly event. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Santa Ana Cars and Coffee
Historic downtown gathering featuring local car culture. Great atmosphere. Features lowriders, classics, and custom builds.
Orange Cars and Coffee
Historic Old Towne gathering featuring classic and custom vehicles. Charming downtown setting. Features hot rods, classics, and vintage cruisers.
Brea Cars and Coffee
North Orange County gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Placentia Cars and Coffee
Small town gathering featuring local car enthusiasts. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and custom builds.
La Habra Cars and Coffee
Orange County gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly event. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Whittier Cars and Coffee
East LA gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features lowriders, classics, and custom builds.
Pomona Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
Chino Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Ontario Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering at Ontario Mills featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly event. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Rancho Cucamonga Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering at Victoria Gardens featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Fontana Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
San Bernardino Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly event. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Riverside Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and custom builds.
Redlands Cars and Coffee
Historic Redlands gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Charming downtown setting. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Temecula Cars and Coffee
Wine country gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Beautiful setting. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
San Diego Cars and Coffee
San Diego's premier weekly car meet featuring exotic, classic, and custom vehicles. Ocean views and great cars. Features hypercars, supercars, vintage classics, and custom builds.
La Jolla Cars and Coffee
Exclusive coastal gathering featuring luxury and exotic vehicles. Beautiful ocean setting. Features high-end exotics, supercars, and rare vehicles.
Del Mar Cars and Coffee
Coastal gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Scenic setting near the beach. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Encinitas Cars and Coffee
North County gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
Solana Beach Cars and Coffee
Coastal gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Beautiful beach setting. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Oceanside Cars and Coffee
North County gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and custom builds.
Vista Cars and Coffee
North County gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Escondido Cars and Coffee
North County gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
Poway Cars and Coffee
East County gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly event. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Chula Vista Cars and Coffee
South Bay gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features lowriders, classics, and custom builds.
National City Cars and Coffee
South Bay gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Ventura Cars and Coffee
Ventura County gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Coastal setting. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Oxnard Cars and Coffee
Ventura County gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
Thousand Oaks Cars and Coffee
Ventura County gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee
Coastal gathering featuring luxury and exotic vehicles. Beautiful setting. Features high-end exotics, supercars, and rare vehicles.
Santa Maria Cars and Coffee
Central Coast gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and custom builds.
Palm Springs Cars and Coffee
Desert gathering featuring luxury and exotic vehicles. Beautiful mountain backdrop. Features high-end exotics, classics, and custom builds.
Indio Cars and Coffee
Coachella Valley gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Cathedral City Cars and Coffee
Coachella Valley gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
La Quinta Cars and Coffee
Luxury desert gathering featuring high-end vehicles. Beautiful resort setting. Features exotics, supercars, and rare classics.
Hemet Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Murrieta Cars and Coffee
Inland Empire gathering featuring local car culture. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and custom builds.
Bakersfield Cars and Coffee
Central Valley gathering featuring diverse automotive collection. Great community atmosphere. Features hot rods, classics, and modern performance cars.
Fresno Cars and Coffee
Central Valley gathering featuring local car culture. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features classics, modern cars, and custom builds.
Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show
The world's largest monthly swap meet featuring thousands of vendors, classic cars, parts, and memorabilia. A must-visit for car enthusiasts and collectors. Features everything from rare parts to complete vehicles.
Long Beach Cruise Night
Weekly cruise night featuring classic cars, lowriders, and custom builds. Historic cruise route. Features live music, food vendors, and a vibrant car culture scene.
Compton Cruise Night
Historic cruise night featuring lowriders, classics, and custom builds. Iconic SoCal car culture. Features food vendors, live music, and community atmosphere.
Watts Cruise Night
Historic cruise night featuring lowriders and custom builds. Iconic LA car culture. Features food vendors and community atmosphere.
East LA Cruise Night
Historic cruise night featuring lowriders, classics, and custom builds. Iconic Chicano car culture. Features food vendors, live music, and vibrant community.
San Fernando Cruise Night
Valley cruise night featuring lowriders, classics, and custom builds. Great community atmosphere. Features food vendors and live music.
Pacoima Cruise Night
Valley cruise night featuring lowriders and custom builds. Iconic car culture. Features food vendors and community atmosphere.
Sylmar Cruise Night
Valley cruise night featuring lowriders, classics, and custom builds. Great community atmosphere. Features food vendors and live music.
Van Nuys Cruise Night
Valley cruise night featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features food vendors and community events.
Reseda Cruise Night
Valley cruise night featuring lowriders, classics, and custom builds. Great community atmosphere. Features food vendors and live music.
Canoga Park Cruise Night
Valley cruise night featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features food vendors and community events.
Chatsworth Cruise Night
Valley cruise night featuring lowriders, classics, and custom builds. Great community atmosphere. Features food vendors and live music.
North Hollywood Cruise Night
Valley cruise night featuring diverse automotive collection. Family-friendly atmosphere. Features food vendors and community events.
Auto Club Speedway Race Weekend
NASCAR and IMSA racing weekend at Auto Club Speedway. Features multiple racing series, pit access, and fan activities. One of Southern California's premier racing events.
Irwindale Speedway Race Night
Weekly racing at Irwindale Speedway featuring stock cars, modifieds, and more. Family-friendly racing action. Features food vendors, pit access, and exciting racing.
Perris Auto Speedway Race Night
Dirt track racing featuring sprint cars, midgets, and more. Exciting racing action. Features food vendors, pit access, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Carlsbad Raceway Drag Racing
Drag racing event featuring various classes and skill levels. Test and tune sessions available. Features food vendors and exciting racing action.
Famoso Dragstrip Race Day
Historic dragstrip featuring drag racing events. Test and tune sessions available. Features food vendors and exciting racing action.
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Track Day
Open track day at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Experience one of California's premier road courses. Includes instruction and track time. Bring your own car or rent.
Streets of Willow Track Day
Open track day at Streets of Willow. Technical and challenging course. Includes instruction and track time. Bring your own car or rent a track-prepped vehicle.
Buttonwillow Raceway Track Day
Open track day at Buttonwillow Raceway. Experience one of California's most popular road courses. Includes instruction and track time. Bring your own car or rent.
Cal Poly Autocross
Autocross event at Cal Poly Pomona. Test your driving skills on a challenging course. Open to all skill levels. Bring your own car and compete against the clock.
El Toro Autocross
Autocross event at former El Toro Marine Base. Large course with challenging elements. Open to all skill levels. Bring your own car and compete.
NHRA Winternationals
NHRA drag racing season opener featuring Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and more. The biggest drag racing event in Southern California. Features food vendors, pit access, and exciting racing action.
NHRA Finals
NHRA drag racing season finale featuring championship battles in all classes. The biggest drag racing event of the year. Features food vendors, pit access, and championship racing.
Grand National Roadster Show
America's longest-running indoor hot rod and custom car show. Features hundreds of the finest hot rods, customs, and classic cars. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards.
Los Angeles Roadster Show
The world's largest roadster show featuring hundreds of pre-1936 roadsters. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards. A must-see for hot rod enthusiasts.
Goodguys West Coast Nationals
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association's premier West Coast event featuring thousands of hot rods, customs, and classic cars. Includes swap meet, vendor displays, and live entertainment.
Goodguys Del Mar Nationals
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association event featuring hot rods, customs, and classic cars. Includes swap meet, vendor displays, and live entertainment. Beautiful coastal setting.
Goodguys Spring Nationals
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association spring event featuring hot rods, customs, and classic cars. Includes swap meet, vendor displays, and live entertainment.
Goodguys Fall Nationals
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association fall event featuring hot rods, customs, and classic cars. Includes swap meet, vendor displays, and live entertainment.
Muscle Car Madness
All-muscle car show featuring American muscle from the 60s and 70s. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards. A celebration of American muscle car culture.
Lowrider Super Show
The world's largest lowrider show featuring hundreds of custom lowriders, hydraulics demonstrations, and lowrider culture. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards.
JDM All Day
Japanese Domestic Market car show featuring imports, tuners, and JDM culture. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards. A celebration of Japanese automotive culture.
Euro Fest
European car show featuring German, Italian, British, and other European marques. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards. A celebration of European automotive excellence.
Truck Fest
Truck show featuring lifted trucks, lowered trucks, and custom builds. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards. A celebration of truck culture.
International Motorcycle Show
The world's largest motorcycle show featuring hundreds of new models, custom builds, and motorcycle culture. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and test rides.
Vintage Motorcycle Show
Vintage motorcycle show featuring classic and antique motorcycles. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards. A celebration of motorcycle history.
Off-Road Expo
The world's largest off-road expo featuring off-road vehicles, parts, and accessories. Includes vendor displays, live demonstrations, and off-road culture.
4x4 Jamboree
4x4 truck and SUV show featuring lifted vehicles, off-road builds, and 4x4 culture. Includes vendor displays, live entertainment, and awards.
Classic Car Auction
Classic car auction featuring hundreds of collectible vehicles. Includes preview days, live auction, and vendor displays. A must-see for collectors and enthusiasts.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
The world's greatest collector car auction featuring thousands of vehicles. No reserve auction with live TV coverage. Features the finest collector cars in the world.
Mecum Auction Anaheim
Mecum collector car auction featuring hundreds of vehicles. No reserve and reserve auctions. Includes preview days and live auction. A must-see for collectors.
RM Sotheby's Monterey Auction
Premier collector car auction during Monterey Car Week. Features the world's finest automobiles. Includes preview days and live auction. The pinnacle of collector car auctions.
Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
Premier collector car auction during Monterey Car Week at the exclusive Quail Lodge. Features the world's finest automobiles. Includes preview and live auction.
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