January 23- February 1, 2026 / Washington DC, Convention Center

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SHOW REOPENING

We’re excited to welcome guests back to the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. The show will reopen tomorrow, January 27, at noon at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

As you plan your visit, we encourage everyone to travel safely, allow extra time, and use caution when arriving in and around the city. Public transportation, including Metro, is a great option for getting to the show comfortably and efficiently.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you back on the show floor.

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.

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SHOW DATES & TIMES:

  • Friday, January 23 –  12pm – 9pm
  • Saturday, January 24 – 10am – 9pm
  • Sunday, January 25 – 10am – 6pm (CLOSED)
  • Monday, January 26 – 10am – 6pm (CLOSED)
  • Tuesday – Thursday (January 27-29) – 12pm – 8pm
  • Friday, January 30 – 12pm – 9pm
  • Saturday, January 31 – 10am – 9pm
  • Sunday, February 1 –  10am – 6pm

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 Washington DC Auto Show SpotHero Parking Page.

TICKET PRICES:

  • Adults (13 and up)
    • a. $15 on weekdays (Jan. 23, 26-30, 2026)
      b. $20 on weekends (Jan. 24, 25, 31 & Feb. 1, 2026)
  • Children (age 6-12) – $7 any day
  • Children 5 and under are free

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 & DISCOUNTS:

  • Military Tribute Day (Tuesday, January 27)
    • Free with Military ID or DD214
  • Student Day (Friday, January 30)
    • $7 off w/ student ID
  • Multi-Day Discounts
    •  Seniors (65+)
      • Receive $2 off any weekends (Jan. 24, 25, 31 & Feb. 1, 2026)
      • Receive $4 off any weekdays (Jan. 23, 26-30, 2026)
    •  Students – receive $4 off any weekday (Jan. 23, 26-30, 2026) by presenting a student ID.

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
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The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a GBAC STAR™ accredited facility. GBAC STAR™ is an outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation. This performance-based program establishes requirements to assist facilities with work practices, protocols, procedures, and systems to control risks associated with infectious agents, such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. This is the “gold standard” for sanitization. Learn more about GBAC STAR™.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as the Washington Auto Show has instituted a standard security policy for all show days at the center. Patrons will be subject to search and possible hand held metal detectors. All bags, briefcases, book bags or items similar in nature will be searched as patrons enter the arena. The Washington Auto Show consults with local law enforcement agencies on a continual basis. Some of the security measures in place will be apparent to patrons and some will not.

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