Car events in New York

Javits hosts the New York International Auto Show each spring and the inaugural Rétromobile New York collector show each November; upstate, GRIDLIFE’s Summer Apex weekend at Watkins Glen is the track counterweight for anyone willing to leave Manhattan.

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Upcoming

FeaturedNov 19–22, 2026

Rétromobile New York 2026

November 19–22, 2026 at the Javits Center: the inaugural North American Rétromobile — Paris-style collector exposition with Gooding Christie’s on-site auctions.

New York, NY

FeaturedNov 20–21, 2026

Gooding Christie's Rétromobile New York Auctions 2026

November 20–21, 2026 at the Javits Center: Gooding Christie’s inaugural New York sales as official auction house of Rétromobile New York.

New York, NY

FeaturedMar 26 – Apr 4, 2027

New York International Auto Show 2027

March 26–April 4, 2027 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center: NYIAS returns for its next public edition after the April 2026 show.

New York, NY

Past & recaps

RecapApr 3–12, 2026

New York International Auto Show 2026

NY Auto Show 2026: transit first, no re-entry, shortlist second

New York, NY

EndedJul 24–26, 2026

GRIDLIFE Summer Apex 2026 at Watkins Glen

GRIDLIFE Summer Apex 2026 at Watkins Glen International: July 24–26 Finger Lakes festival tickets, lodging towns, and spectator tips.

Watkins Glen, NY

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