The New York International Auto Show fills the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center with more than 700 vehicles on about a million square feet of floor, and four test tracks let visitors drive or ride in some of them. The 2027 show opens to the public on Friday, March 26 and runs 10 days, through Sunday, April 4.
Last spring 33 automakers exhibited, from Kia and Subaru to Koenigsegg, Rolls-Royce and Zenvo. The debuts ranged from the electric three-row 2027 Subaru Getaway to the Hyundai Boulder Concept, a body-on-frame SUV the company brought out as a surprise global premiere. I covered the major reveals in the 2026 New York show guide.
America’s first auto show opened at Madison Square Garden on November 3, 1900. About 48,000 visitors paid 50 cents each to see roughly 160 vehicles from 34 automakers, and a board track around the exhibits proved the horseless carriages could move.
Key Takeaways
- Public days: Friday, March 26 through Sunday, April 4, 2027, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Manhattan’s West Side.
- 2027 tickets go on sale in late November 2026. In 2026, general admission cost $22 for adults and $8 for children 3 to 12, and children 2 and under got in free with a paying adult.
- Four test tracks ran in 2026: Camp Jeep, the Hyundai Test Track, the Toyota Thrill Ride and an EV Test Track, plus a kids’ EV course.
- Easter Sunday is March 28, 2027, the third public day. The show kept its Sunday hours, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Easter in 2026.
- World Car Awards: the 2027 winners are named at the show on Wednesday, March 24. The BMW iX3 won World Car of the Year in 2026.
- Industry days: the J.D. Power and NADA Automotive Forum opens the week on Tuesday, March 23, followed by media and industry days on March 24 and 25.
- Getting there: the Javits has no public parking. The 7 train stops at 34 St-Hudson Yards, a block from the main entrance at 35th Street and 11th Avenue.
2027 Dates
| Date | What happens | Who gets in |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 23 | Automotive Forum, a full-day conference organized by J.D. Power, the National Automobile Dealers Association and the show | Industry registrants |
| Wednesday, March 24 | Media and industry day; World Car Awards ceremony | Credentialed media and industry |
| Thursday, March 25 | Media and industry day, with reveals and press conferences | Credentialed media and industry |
| Friday, March 26 | Public opening day | Ticket holders |
| Sunday, March 28 | Easter Sunday | Ticket holders |
| Sunday, April 4 | Closing day | Ticket holders |
The full media schedule is due in February 2027.
Hours
| Days | 2026 hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday and Saturday | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Early Access ticket holders enter at 9 a.m. |
| Sunday, including Easter | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
The 2027 hours are TBA. In 2026 the show kept this pattern through its last day, Sunday, April 12, closing at 7 p.m.
Ticket Prices
| Ticket (2026 price) | Adult, 13 and up | Child, 3 to 12 | Where sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission, any public day | $22 | $8 | Online or at cashless kiosks in the Javits |
| Early Access, 9 a.m. Friday or Saturday | $48 | $18 | Online only |
| NY Waterway ferry combo from Port Imperial, Weehawken | $39.50 | $19 | Online |
| RiseNY combo, show plus the RiseNY attraction | $58 | Not offered | Online |
| Group, 20 or more adults or 10 or more children with chaperones | $18 | $5 | Through the show |
Children 2 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. A ticket is good for one entry with no re-entry, and tickets can be passed to someone else but not refunded. The 2027 tickets go on sale in late November 2026.
What Was on the Floor in 2026
The full 2026 roster was Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Corvette, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, Honda (through its Fastport display), Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Karma, Kia, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Lincoln, Lotus, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and Zenvo. The 2027 list is TBA.
Among the 2026 reveals were the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas, the North American debut of the 2027 Kia EV3, the Genesis G90 Wingback Concept and GV60 Magma, the Bentley Supersports and Zenvo’s Aurora Agil. Chrysler showed the 2027 Pacifica and Dodge a Durango America250 edition. The hypercars are in my roundup of the 2026 hypercars.
Beyond the stands, the 2026 show put Tuner Car Culture on Level 3, a six-car McLaren exhibit, concept cars, a 28-foot climbing mountain and an adoption event built around dogs. Specialty exhibits covered Overlander Weekend, R2XPO’s Rides + Rigs, Hometown Heroes and a Marines exhibit, and a marketplace of vendors filled the River Pavilion on Level 4.
Test Drives and Rides
The 2026 show ran four tracks: Camp Jeep, the Hyundai Test Track, the Toyota Thrill Ride and an EV Test Track. Riders on the EV track and the hybrid and EV ride-and-drive had to be at least 8 years old and 57 inches tall, anyone under 18 needed a parent or guardian, and child safety seats could not be used. Lines may shut before the posted closing time.
Younger children had their own Kids EV Test Track, part of a Kids EV Driving Academy in the Kids Zone. In the show’s 2026 visitor survey, 41% of attendees took an on-site test drive, and 34% said it made them more likely to consider that brand.
World Car Awards on March 24
The World Car Awards return to New York for their 23rd year, and the 2027 winners are announced at the Javits on Wednesday, March 24. A jury of 100 automotive journalists from around the world drives and tests the contenders before voting, and finalists are announced starting in January.
| 2026 category | Winner |
|---|---|
| World Car of the Year | BMW iX3 |
| World Electric Vehicle | BMW iX3 |
| World Luxury Car | Lucid Gravity |
| World Performance Car | Hyundai Ioniq 6 N |
| World Urban Car | Firefly |
| World Car Design of the Year | Mazda 6e |
Getting to the Javits Center
| Mode | Route |
|---|---|
| Subway | 7 train to 34 St-Hudson Yards; A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 or N, Q, R, W to 34th Street-Penn Station or 42nd Street, then walk west |
| Bus | M34-SBS along 34th Street, stopping on 11th Avenue outside the Javits; M42 along 42nd Street |
| Ferry | NY Waterway from Port Imperial, Weehawken, to the Midtown/West 39th Street terminal across from the Javits; NYC Ferry to Pier 79, about a half-mile walk |
| Car | No public parking at the Javits. SpotHero is the show’s parking partner, and nearby garages include Icon Parking at 501 W. 41st Street and iPark at 515 W. 36th Street |
The main entrance is at 35th Street and 11th Avenue, with a second door at 37th Street and 11th Avenue. Everyone passes through a metal detector, and backpacks are permitted but searched. Knives and box cutters are confiscated, while water bottles are fine.
Coat check depends on space, and the show runs no shuttle buses.
Hotels and Flights
The show’s travel partner, Connections Travel, has arranged rates at seven Midtown hotels: Crowne Plaza HY36, DoubleTree by Hilton Times Square South, Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square South, Homewood Suites Midtown Manhattan Times Square South, Row NYC, the New York Marriott Marquis and Yotel. Delta discounts flights under meeting event code NY4X5, and United under code ZT5V550632, which waives booking fees.
Which Day to Go
The Early Access ticket was $48 in 2026, $26 more than a standard ticket, and it bought an hour inside on a Friday or Saturday before the 10 a.m. opening. The weekday doors stayed open 10 hours, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A family of two adults and two children paid $60 at 2026 prices for any public day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 New York International Auto Show?
The public show runs Friday, March 26 through Sunday, April 4, 2027. The Automotive Forum is Tuesday, March 23, and media and industry days are March 24 and 25.
Where is the New York Auto Show held?
At the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Manhattan’s West Side. The main entrance is at 35th Street and 11th Avenue, a block from the 34 St-Hudson Yards stop on the 7 train.
How much are New York Auto Show tickets?
The 2027 tickets go on sale in late November 2026. In 2026, general admission was $22 for adults and $8 for children 3 to 12, and children 2 and under were free with a paying adult.
Is the New York Auto Show open on Easter?
It was in 2026, with Sunday hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Easter 2027 is March 28, the third public day. The show has not posted its 2027 hours.
Can you test drive cars at the New York Auto Show?
Yes. In 2026 the show ran Camp Jeep, the Hyundai Test Track, the Toyota Thrill Ride and an EV Test Track. Riders on the EV courses had to be at least 8 years old and 57 inches tall.
Which automakers will be at the 2027 show?
In 2026 the show had 33, including Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lucid, Rolls-Royce, Koenigsegg and Zenvo. The 2027 exhibitor list is TBA.
Is there parking at the Javits Center?
The Javits has no public lot, so the show partners with SpotHero, and garages nearby include Icon Parking at 501 W. 41st Street and iPark at 515 W. 36th Street.
Can you leave and come back?
Each ticket is good for a single entry, and re-entry is not permitted.
When are the World Car Awards?
The 2027 winners are announced at the show on Wednesday, March 24. The BMW iX3 was the 2026 World Car of the Year.
How old is the New York Auto Show?
The first show opened at Madison Square Garden on November 3, 1900, which makes New York the oldest auto show in North America, and 2027 marks 127 years since that opening.
Source: New York International Auto Show
Michael Kahn
Michael Kahn is the writer, photographer, and publisher behind The Weekly Driver. He cares about how cars drive and what they're like to own. He covers automobile industry news, car shows and events, and new car reviews. The reviews come from behind the wheel: day trips that favor back routes, treating a good meal as half the reason to go. He directs and produces the visual media, matching each car to a setting and mood that fit it. When he's not reviewing new cars, Michael races paddleboards, camels, and ostriches, along with the occasional exotic car on the racetrack, and has driven in every state and country visited.
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