The Washington, DC Auto Show

Show Information The Washington, D.C. Auto Show is also the largest public show in the nation’s capital. Over its many years, this beloved and historic D.C. tradition has attracted Washingtonians of all stripes – and political affiliations. Visitors enjoy the annual trek to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the entertainment, as much as for the experience of viewing the hundreds of cars on exhibit. Along with the engineering prowess on display among the hundreds of new models from industry manufacturers, the show also features VIP tours led by award-winning automotive writers and a special exhibit area for live painting of “art” cars. Known as the “Public Policy Show” on the auto show circuit, the 10-day public show is preceded by a Public Policy Preview Day of special events and announcements for officials in government, industry, and the media. <a href="https://www.eventim.com/campaign/washington-dc-auto-show/?affiliate=W01">GET TICKETS</a> SHOW DATES &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>Friday, January 23 – 12pm – 9pm</li><li>Saturday, January 24 – 10am – 9pm</li><li>Sunday, January 25 – 10am – 6pm</li><li>Monday – Thursday (January 26-29) – 12pm – 8pm</li><li>Friday, January 30 – 12pm – 9pm</li><li>Saturday, January 31 – 10am – 9pm</li><li>Sunday, February 1 – 10am – 6pm</li></ul>The entrance to the Washington, DC Auto Show closes ONE HOUR PRIOR to the show’s closing time. For example, you can not access the show floor after 8pm on Friday, January 23.  PARKING We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot, visit the <a href="https://spothero.app.link/ts1p2NqSe1?kind=destination&amp;id=72575&amp;$3p=a_hasoffers&amp;$affiliate_json=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.spothero.com%2Faff_c%3Foffer_id%3D1%26aff_id%3D1028%26file_id%3D28%26source%3Dwashingtondcautoshow%26aff_sub2%3Dparkingpage%26format%3Djson">Washington DC Auto Show SpotHero Parking Page</a>. <a href="https://spothero.app.link/ts1p2NqSe1?kind=destination&amp;id=72575&amp;$3p=a_hasoffers&amp;$affiliate_json=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.spothero.com%2Faff_c%3Foffer_id%3D1%26aff_id%3D1028%26file_id%3D28%26source%3Dwashingtondcautoshow%26aff_sub2%3Dparkingpage%26format%3Djson"><img src="https://media.go2speed.org/brand/files/spothero/1/sh-prtnr-tune-button-400.png"></a><img src="http://tracking.spothero.com/aff_i?offer_id=1&amp;aff_id=1028&amp;file_id=28&amp;source=washingtondcautoshow&amp;aff_sub2=parkingpage"> TICKET PRICES:<ul><li>Adults (13 and up)</li><li>a. $15 on weekdays (Jan. 23, 26-30, 2026)</li><li>b. $20 on weekends (Jan. 24, 25, 31 &amp; Feb. 1, 2026)</li><li>Children (age 6-12) – $7 any day</li><li>Children 5 and under are free</li></ul>IMPORTANT NOTICE: Tickets for the Washington, D.C. Auto Show are only available through our partner website: Eventim. We do not authorize any third-party sellers. Any tickets offered on other websites or platforms are not valid and are considered scams. To ensure entry to the show, please purchase your tickets using the links directly here on our site.  SPECIAL PRICES &amp; DISCOUNTS:<ul><li>Military Tribute Day (Tuesday, January 27)</li><li>Free with Military ID or DD214</li><li>Student Day (Monday, January 26)</li><li>$7 off w/ student ID</li><li>Multi-Day Discounts</li><li> Seniors (65+)</li><li>Receive $2 off any weekends (Jan. 24, 25, 31 &amp; Feb. 1, 2026)</li><li>Receive $4 off any weekdays (Jan. 23, 26-30, 2026)</li><li> Students – receive $4 off any weekday (Jan. 23, 26-30, 2026) by presenting a student ID.</li></ul>All discounts are exclusively applicable at the door. Utilize discount codes at our conveniently located ticket kiosks, just as you enter through the main doors. LOCATION: Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington, D.C., 20001 <a href="https://eventsdc.com/">Learn More</a>

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