The show opens Friday, January 19 and runs through Sunday, January 28. See a full breakdown of days and hours.
Join us at the show
Designated as one of the nation’s top five auto shows by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, The Washington, D.C. Auto Show® is a world class event that continues to wow audiences. The 2025 Show will feature hundreds of vehicles from top manufacturers, brand new experiences and activations for all ages, and educational opportunities that entice any car enthusiast. Come see for yourself the brands that will be on display, ranging from concept to luxury, electric to hybrid, and exotic to historic. It is all happening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
TICKETS
The show will open daily between January 31 and February 9, 2025 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. All tickets are valid for one-day admission. For additional information on ticket prices, as well as special prices and discounts, visit the Show Information detail page.
VIP TOURS
Shift your show experience into high gear with a VIP Tour led by some of the auto industry’s longtime automotive journalists and experts. These two-hour detailed tours will provide you with a peek under the proverbial hoods of the latest vehicles on display and an up-close, in-depth look at the products on the show floor. A VIP ticket also grants you access to the entire show.
SHOW GUIDE
Take a look at the 2025 Official Program Guide. See what great features the show had, as well as the amazing line up of vehicles our Washington Area Dealers had available.
Show Floor Plans
Held in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown D.C., the 2025 Show featured hundreds of vehicles from top manufacturers, brand new experiences and activations for all ages, and educational opportunities that entice any car enthusiast. The floor plans from 2025 are below and you can click here to download.
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Halls D & E are located on Level Two of the Convention Center and features the Performance Hall.
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Halls A & B are located on Lower Level of the Convention Center and features the On the Go Hall.
Directions & Parking
The Washington, D.C. Auto Show is the largest public show in the nation’s capital. With limited parking, we recommend utilizing METRO rail services or Spot Hero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. For quick reference the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located at 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, D.C., 20001. METRO rail services the Convention Center at the Mt. Vernon Square/7th St. Convention Center stop on the yellow & green lines & at the METRO Center (red, orange & blue lines) & Gallery Place (red, green & yellow lines). PARKING IS LIMITED. Please review options below for most convenient travel options.
The DC Metro offers plenty of options for attendees traveling to the show from Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Metro provides easy access to the Convention Center stop via all the rail lines as well as bus service. Visit the site for more details.
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 Washington Auto Show SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
For our attendees looking for alternative fueling areas for their drive in, check out the US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. Users can search by location, fuel types, and stations. Use the fuel corridors tab to see corridors designated by the Federal Highway Administration.
