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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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