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Washington Auto Show 2027

Automobiles, Automotive Parts · Automotive Services, Service Station Supply · Engineering

Dates22–31 Jan 2027Dates announced · read on washingtonautoshow.com · checked 11 Nov 2026
VenueWalter E Washington Convention CenterWashington, District of Columbia · where the 2020 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 10 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on washingtonautoshow.com on 11 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
125in 2010, organiser's figure
Visitors
950,000in 2010, organiser's figure
Floor space
551,000in 2010, organiser's figure
Editions on record
10first in 2009

About Washington Auto Show

Designated one of the nation’s top five auto shows by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, The Washington Auto Show®, a world class event, continues to wow audiences with its cutting-edge exhibits, latest model cars and displays of historic vehicles.

From our listing of the 2020 edition. Details may have changed since.

Exhibitors in 2014

5 companies listed for the 2014 edition.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
202722–31 Jan 2027
Dates announced
Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
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202024 Jan – 2 Feb 2020Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
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201826 Jan – 4 Feb 2018Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
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201523 Jan – 1 Feb 2015Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
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201423 Jan – 2 Feb 2014Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
——
20131–10 Feb 2013Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
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201227 Jan – 5 Feb 2012Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
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201128 Jan – 6 Feb 2011Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
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201027–31 Jan 2010Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
125950,000
20094–8 Feb 2009Washington Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
125950,000

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Washington Auto Show?

22–31 Jan 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2020 edition was at Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 10 editions on record since 2009.

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