The LA Auto Show 2026 is about more than new cars. From Nov. 20 to 29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, it brings in comedy, gaming, food and community.
If you think an auto show is just rows of shiny metal and a salesperson hovering nearby, think again. Los Angeles has never treated cars as only transportation, and this year’s show leans into that.
Fluffy Brings the Buses
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the country’s best-known Volkswagen bus collectors. He’s bringing five favorites from his personal collection to The Fluffy Bus Collection. Fans can get up close, and he plans meet-and-greets on select days. The exhibit also hosts the Pocho Fino Lounge, which showcases his new tequila brand.
A Car Comes Home After the Eaton Fire
This is the story that stopped me. Coulson Aviation and legendary designer Chip Foose teamed up to restore a vehicle for someone hurt by the 2025 wildfires. The public voted on which car to save at last year’s show. This year, the owner gets reunited with their Chevrolet Delray after a year-long process.
That’s what a car can be: memory, family history and a piece of home.
Burbank’s Road Kings Hit 75
The Road Kings of Burbank, founded in 1952, will show more than 20 classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars. The club turns 75 soon. Its history runs through Southern California hot rod and drag racing culture, and it has spent decades supporting Burbank through charity car shows.
Gaming and Burgers
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 brings its Road Tour to the show. You can play a demo of the game, due in 2027, and snap a photo in the AGE 1000 world. And Tripp Burgers, the LA pop-up with a cult following, brings its custom-grind burgers to the floor. Cars and burgers go together in Southern California, so it fits.
What to Know Before You Go
New vehicles and test drives remain the heart of the LA Auto Show 2026. Expect hundreds of cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids and EVs, plus indoor and outdoor test drives. Organizers say more lifestyle attractions are coming. Get tickets and updates at LAAutoShow.com.