Car events in D.C.

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the capital’s January consumer floor — Metro-accessible, Mid-Atlantic lodging, no state-fairgrounds logistics.

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FeaturedJan 22–31, 2027

Washington, D.C. Auto Show 2027

January 22–31, 2027 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Mid-Atlantic shoppers’ next big indoor floor.

Washington, DC

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EndedJan 23 – Feb 1, 2026

Washington, D.C. Auto Show 2026

January 23 – February 1, 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center — the Mid-Atlantic’s big indoor consumer show.

Washington, DC

EndedAug 22–23, 2026

Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. 2026

August 22–23, 2026 around the National Mall: free-admission NTT INDYCAR SERIES weekend — Freedom 250 race day Sunday, August 23, with IROC support Saturday.

Washington, DC

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