Vancouver International Auto Show 2027
Vancouver International Auto Show 2027 dates and venue: March 31–April 4 at Vancouver Convention Centre West — tickets, transit, and cross-border tips.
- Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2027
- Vancouver Convention Centre West
Vancouver, BC - tba
The short version
The Vancouver International Auto Show returns March 31–April 4, 2027 to Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Place). Organizers announced the window after VIAS 2026 drew a record 139,991 attendees. Expect OEM displays, dealer presence, and the show’s popular test-drive programming when hours and tickets publish closer to spring. Use the lead time to shortlist vehicles before you go for seat time.
Background
VIAS is British Columbia’s flagship consumer auto show on the downtown waterfront. The 2026 edition set a third straight attendance record, which is why 2027 lodging near Canada Place will move early.
Verified details
- Dates announced: March 31–April 4, 2027.
- Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place.
- 2026 attendance cited by organizers: 139,991.
- Tickets and daily hours: TBA closer to spring — follow the official site.
Planning tips
- Downtown Vancouver hotels for late March / early April book early around conferences — watch vancouverinternationalautoshow.com for ticket drops.
- Convention Centre West is on the waterfront; SkyTrain to Waterfront Station beats circling Canada Place for parking.
- Cross-border shoppers from Washington should confirm passport and insurance paperwork before treating this as a Seattle day trip.
- Use Eastward buying guides and the affordability calculator before the floor — the show is for comparing seats and trims, not first research.
- If you want modified-car culture instead of new metal, ImportFest Toronto is the closer cousin on this calendar — different city and season.
Common questions
- When is the Vancouver International Auto Show 2027?
- Organizers announced March 31–April 4, 2027 at Vancouver Convention Centre West. Exact daily public hours usually publish closer to the show.
- Where is the venue?
- Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place on the downtown waterfront — not BC Place stadium.
- Can I drive up from Seattle for the day?
- Possible with an early start and a valid passport, but border waits and downtown parking make an overnight near Waterfront Station the lower-stress plan for most households.
- Is this a tuner / import show?
- No. VIAS is a consumer new-vehicle auto show with OEM and dealer displays. For modified-car culture in Canada, see ImportFest Toronto on this calendar.