Arizona International Auto Show 2026

The short version

The Arizona International Auto Show returns to the Phoenix Convention Center November 26–29, 2026 in Halls 2–4. Organizers list public hours as 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with adult tickets at $15 (plus tax), seniors/military/first responders at $11, and children under 12 free. Expect the usual Valley mix: new-vehicle floor, brand test drives, club displays, and the Penske Luxury Salon when featured.

Background

Produced for Valley shoppers at the downtown convention center, Arizona’s show is the Southwest’s main late-November consumer floor — useful if you are comparing trucks, crossovers, and EVs without flying to California or Texas.

Verified details

• Dates: November 26–29, 2026.
• Venue: Phoenix Convention Center, Halls 2–4, 100 N 3rd St.
• Hours (organizer): Thu/Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri/Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Admission (organizer): Adults $15*; seniors / military / first responders $11*; under 12 free (*plus 9.1% tax).

Planning tips

• Thanksgiving week traffic and hotel rates spike downtown — book Phoenix or Tempe lodging early if you are driving from Tucson or Flagstaff.
• Children under 12 are free; seniors, military (DoD ID), and first responders are discounted — bring the ID that matches the published rate.
• Test-drive slots (Ford, Cadillac, and others in past editions) have their own hours and weather rules — check autoshowphoenix.com the week you go.
• Pair the floor walk with a same-trip shortlist via the affordability calculator before you hit Scottsdale or East Valley dealers.

Common questions

When are the quietest hours?

Thursday and Sunday close earlier (10 a.m.–6 p.m.); Friday and Saturday run to 8 p.m. Midday Thursday is usually calmer than Saturday afternoon for seat comparisons.

Are kids free?

Children under 12 are free per organizer pricing. Seniors, military (DoD ID), and first responders are discounted — bring the matching ID.

Is this a good substitute for LA Auto Show?

For Valley households, yes as a late-November shopping floor. It is smaller than LA’s ten-day run — bring a tighter shortlist and leave time for Penske Luxury Salon or test-drive queues when offered.

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