The show must go on: This phrase is as true for the car business as it is for Hollywood. Despite continued supply shortages and other economic and geopolitical uncertainties, consumer demand for passenger vehicles remains as strong as ever. Further, even as manufacturers and dealers ramp up their online shopping tools, there’s no better way for consumers to get a feel for what they might want than going to an in-person auto show.
2023 promises to have a full roster of auto shows across North America, and we’re providing a list of some of the key ones that will be coming up.
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2023 North American Auto Show Schedule: The Big 4
Chicago Auto Show
Chicago Auto Show: February 11-20
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
We’ll start with the first of the four major auto shows and the one that typically draws the most consumers who are in the immediate market to purchase a new vehicle. The Chicago Auto Show will return for its 117th edition in its usual mid-February time slot.
New York Auto Show
New York International Auto Show: April 7-16
Javits Center
New York, New York
The City That Never Sleeps isn’t snoozing for its auto show. This exhibition is a favorite of premium and exotic automotive brands to show off their latest and greatest.
Detroit Auto Show
North American International Auto Show: September 13-24
Huntington Place
Detroit, Michigan
After the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Motor City saw an opportunity to breathe new life into its auto show. The media, manufacturers, and other attendees no longer need to brave a Michigan winter to see everything this event has to offer. As an added bonus, the better weather September affords allows exhibitors to offer outdoor test drives and programming.
Los Angeles Auto Show
Automobility LA/Los Angeles Auto Show: TBD
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, California
While full details were not available as of this writing, you can count on the 2023 edition of the LA Auto Show to take place in November at the downtown convention center. Expect a continued focus on the various test drive experiences that were greatly expanded for the 2022 show.
Other Notable US Auto Shows
Cleveland Auto Show
Cleveland Auto Show: February 24-March 5
I-X Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland may not be the first place you think of when it comes to major auto shows, but the city has hosted some important launches for fleet and commercial vehicles. It’s also a surprisingly popular destination for Corvette enthusiasts.
Twin Cities Auto Show
Twin Cities Auto Show: TBD
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
St. Paul, Minnesota
The Twin Cities Auto Show has a true state fair vibe to it with not only new vehicles but also a variety of classic cars, fire engines, and an ATV tour. And what state fair would be complete without appropriate cuisine including nut rolls, donuts, and “cheese on a stick.”
Texas Auto Show
Texas Auto Show/State Fair of Texas: TBD
Fair Park
Dallas, Texas
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and the primary auto show here is held in tandem with the country’s largest state fair. Running for nearly an entire month, attendees can explore the latest vehicles on the same site as carnival attractions and cattle rustling. This show is particularly important for the automakers that rely on trucks to drive their business so count on the biggest and baddest rigs to take center stage here.
Miami Auto Show
Miami International Auto Show: TBD
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida
Like the New York Auto Show, Miami is a haven for premium automotive brands to showcase their flagship products.
San Francisco Auto Show
San Francisco International Auto Show: TBD
2019 was the last time San Francisco held an auto show. Despite hoping for a 2022 revival, the show has been postponed until 2023 with no further details available as of this writing.
Canadian Auto Shows
Toronto Auto Show
Canadian International Auto Show: February 17-26
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Canada is a major manufacturing hub for the auto industry so it’s fitting that the nation’s premier auto show takes place in its largest city. While mid-February may not be an ideal time from a weather standpoint, you can still count on thousands of people to attend.
Montreal Auto Show
Montreal Auto Show/Salon de L’Auto: January 20-29
Palais des congrès
Montreal, Quebec
For francophones and other residents of eastern Canada who would rather not make the trip to Toronto, the Montreal Auto Show has you covered. The January time frame may not be the best for traveling, but this show should still have plenty to offer.
Other Significant Car-related shows
CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show)
CES 2023: January 5-8
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Consumer Electronics Show doesn’t focus on vehicles specifically, but car makers want to be a part of it to showcase their latest technological advancements. Featured automotive exhibitors at the 2023 event will include Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis (aka Chrysler). The popular Indy Autonomous Challenge, which pits driverless racecars against each other, is also slated to return.
SEMA
SEMA Show: TBD
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Specialty Equiment Market Association is a trade show that’s not open to the general public. However, it is an important place for members of the automotive industry to gather and show off their wild sides.
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2023 North American Auto Show Schedule
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