Washington, D.C. Auto Show 2027
January 22–31, 2027 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Mid-Atlantic shoppers’ next big indoor floor.
- Jan 22–31, 2027
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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The short version
Organizers have posted January 22–31, 2027 for the next Washington, D.C. Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Show-information materials already float a draft hour grid (Public Policy Day cues, weekday noon starts, shorter final Sunday) and sample adult pricing around $15 weekdays / $20 weekends — reconfirm when the official 2027 Attend guide locks, because pages still carry mixed 2026/2027 copy. Tickets remain Eventim-only when on sale.
Background
The D.C. show sits at the intersection of consumer shopping and capital-week theater — manufacturers, fleets, and policy audiences share the same convention center. For Mid-Atlantic households it is less about unveil exclusives and more about comparing trims under one roof without a New York trip.
Verified details
- Announced dates: January 22–31, 2027.
- Venue: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW.
- Draft hour cues on organizer show-information page (verify before travel): Fri Jan 22 12–9; Sat 10–9; Sun 10–6; Mon–Thu 12–8; Fri Jan 29 12–9; Sat 10–9; Sun Jan 31 10–6.
- Sample adult pricing listed with 2027 dates: about $15 weekdays / $20 weekends (plus published discounts) — confirm at on-sale.
- 2027 tickets: on sale later in 2026 per organizer home page.
Planning tips
- Block January 22–31 for travel from Baltimore, NoVA, and the I-95 corridor.
- Expect weekend premiums on tickets and hotels; a Friday or Monday can be the better compare day once hours publish.
- Pair with Philadelphia’s January 16–24, 2027 window only if you want two floors — the calendars overlap.
- Ignore third-party ticket marketplaces; organizers authorize Eventim links on washingtonautoshow.com only.
- Reconfirm hours on the official Show Information page the week before you book trains.
Common questions
- Are 2027 tickets on sale?
- The home page says 2027 tickets go on sale later in 2026. Until then, treat pricing pages as draft. Buy only through Eventim links on washingtonautoshow.com when they open.
- What hours should I plan around?
- Use the Show Information hour grid as a planning draft (weekday noon starts, shorter Sundays), then reconfirm the week you travel. Do not memorize mixed 2026/2027 copy without checking the year labels.
- Does it conflict with Philly 2027?
- Yes on the calendar: Philly is January 16–24; D.C. is January 22–31. Choose a primary Mid-Atlantic floor unless you deliberately want both.
- Is Public Policy Day open to the public?
- Organizers often program a Public Policy Day around the consumer show. Treat access rules as TBA until the 2027 Attend guide spells out whether it is invite, press, or public — do not assume your consumer ticket covers it.
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