Philadelphia Auto Show 2026
Nine days at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (Jan 31–Feb 8, 2026): Custom Alley, e-Tracks, Camp Jeep, and a CHOP Black Tie Tailgate preview.
- Jan 31 – Feb 8, 2026
- Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA - paid
This event has moved to the archive. Details below are kept for reference — confirm any future edition on the organizer’s site.
The short version
The Philadelphia Auto Show filled the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Saturday, January 31 through Sunday, February 8, 2026 — nine public days plus a Friday Black Tie Tailgate preview benefiting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Produced by the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, it remains one of the East Coast’s longest consumer shows, with Custom Alley (Hall F) as the aftermarket draw.
Background
Philly’s dealer-association show has been a Center City winter tradition for more than a century of educating shoppers on new product — less press-day theater than Detroit, more walk-the-floor comparison for Mid-Atlantic households.
Verified details
- Public show: January 31 – February 8, 2026.
- Black Tie Tailgate preview: Friday, January 30, 2026 (CHOP benefit).
- Next edition announced on organizer site: January 16–24, 2027.
Planning tips
- Weekday vs weekend hours differed — weekday doors often opened at noon; weekends earlier. Check the day’s hours before you leave New Jersey or the suburbs.
- Custom Alley lived on the street level (Hall F) — budget time separately from the main manufacturer halls.
- First Responders Night (Feb 6 in 2026 materials) offered free admission with valid ID; Technician Appreciation Night was a midweek evening slot.
- SEPTA to 11th/Market or Arch Street beats circling for garage space during weekend peaks.
Common questions
- Was Custom Alley included with a regular ticket?
- Custom Alley was part of the consumer show footprint (Hall F / street level in 2026 materials), but it is a separate hall from manufacturer stands — budget walking time so aftermarket browsing does not erase your shortlist walk.
- Were weekday and weekend hours the same?
- No. Weekday doors often opened later (noon in typical Philly materials) while weekends started earlier. Always check the day’s hours on phillyautoshow.com before leaving New Jersey or the suburbs.
- What was the Black Tie Tailgate?
- A separate Friday charity preview benefiting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia the night before public doors. It is not included with a standard public ticket.
- When is the next show?
- Organizers have announced January 16–24, 2027 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. See our Philadelphia Auto Show 2027 page for the planning placeholder.
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