New York International Auto Show 2026
April 3–12 at Javits Center: public hours through Easter Sunday, no on-site parking, and a Crystal Palace opening ceremony on April 4.
- Apr 3–12, 2026
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY - paid
Recap
NY Auto Show 2026: transit first, no re-entry, shortlist second
The April 3–12 run at Javits did what New York does best: pack a national product floor into a walkable box with brutal parking math. Easter hours and the April 4 Crystal Palace ceremony were the calendar quirks worth knowing in advance.
The practical lessons for next year are boring and correct — no on-site parking, no re-entry, buy mobile tickets ahead, and treat the floor as comparison time before a dealer visit. Anyone who improvises a car into Midtown learns why the FAQ leads with transit.
The short version
The New York International Auto Show ran Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Javits (429 11th Avenue), including Easter Sunday. Official hours were 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Friday–Saturday, and 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sunday. Level 4 Marketplace opened Saturday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m.; the ribbon-cutting was Saturday, April 4, 9:30–10:00 a.m. in the Crystal Palace at 35th and 11th. Adult GA was $22; Early Access Friday/Saturday (9:00 a.m.) was $48.
Background
NYIAS is the Northeast’s dense, vertical consumer floor — one of the four major North American shows — built around product specialists and sit-in shopping rather than on-site purchases. GNYADA’s dealer locator is the intended next step after you leave Javits.
Verified details
- Public dates: April 3–12, 2026 (open Easter Sunday).
- Main entrance: 35th Street & 11th Avenue; additional entrance at 37th & 11th.
- Adult GA: $22; child 3–12: $8; under 2 free with paid adult.
- Will Call: Crystal Palace by the 35th Street entrance.
Planning tips
- There is no public on-site parking at Javits. Use the 7 train / Hudson Yards approach or SpotHero lots; driving midtown for this show is a last resort.
- No re-entry once you exit. Plan food, coat check, and bathroom breaks inside the building.
- Opening Saturday (April 4) is ceremonial and crowded — quieter weekdays are better for seat time. Level 4 Marketplace timing can differ from the main floor.
- EV Ride & Drive had an 8+ age and 57″ height rule in 2026 FAQ copy; under-18s needed a parent. Manufacturers may close queues early.
- Tickets are transferable but single-entry; buy online (Etix confirmation) to skip cashless kiosk lines.
Common questions
- Can I buy a car at the New York Auto Show?
- No. NYIAS is a comparison and seat-time floor. GNYADA’s dealer locator is the intended next step after you leave Javits.
- Where do I enter Javits?
- Main entrance: 35th Street & 11th Avenue, with an additional entrance at 37th & 11th. Buy mobile tickets ahead; re-entry rules are strict.
- Is on-site parking available?
- Plan as if it is not. Transit or a deliberate Midtown drop-off beats improvising a car into the Javits block on peak days.
- What were 2026 public dates?
- Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, including Easter Sunday — confirm future editions on the official site.
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