# LA Auto Show & AutoMobility LA 2026 — Auto show and automotive trade & media day
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/la-auto-show-automobility-los-angeles
- **Dates:** Fri Nov 20 – Sun Nov 29, 2026 (AutoMobility LA: Thu Nov 19) (2026-11-19 to 2026-11-29)
- **Host Facility:** Los Angeles Convention Center (Los Angeles, CA)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/los-angeles-convention-center
- **Organizer:** Los Angeles Auto Show (https://laautoshow.com)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Trade & media on Nov 19; open to the public Nov 20–29 | Trade & media day (Nov 19) + public show (Nov 20–29)
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Arena events overlap show week
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $199/night Lodging | $86/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Los Angeles Auto Show Official Housing Desk (laautoshow.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
The 2026 LA Auto Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center with AutoMobility LA, its trade and media day, on Thursday, November 19, followed by ten public days from November 20 to 29. The show occupies a downtown campus next to Crypto.com Arena, where Lakers, Kings and KATSEYE dates overlap show week, so evening parking and nearby restaurants fill up. Exhibitors work under LACC's union rules, including Teamsters Local 986 for drayage and Local 831 for exhibit installation, and vehicle displays follow the fire marshal's quarter-tank and battery rules.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** AutoMobility LA: Thu Nov 19 • Public: Nov 20–29, 2026
- **Venue:** Los Angeles Convention Center
- **Union labor:** Teamsters 986 • Local 831 • IATSE 33 • IBEW contractors
- **Sales tax (ZIP 90015):** 10.25% combined
- **Parking:** $30–$60 flat; arena nights may cost more
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Closest major airports: LAX and Hollywood Burbank (BUR). Metro A and E lines stop at Pico Station next to LACC.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** AutoMobility LA (Thu Nov 19) is the trade and media day.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** LACC Los Angeles Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Los Angeles)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | ≈10 min walk (0.38 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 878 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles | ≈10 min walk (0.38 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | ≈12 min walk (0.45 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 174 |
| Hotel Figueroa | ≈13 min walk (0.48 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 268 |
| Downtown LA Proper Hotel | ≈16 min walk (0.61 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown | ≈22 min walk (0.83 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive LACC Los Angeles authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Los Angeles EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mastro's Ocean Club | Steakhouse & seafood () | ≈5 min walk (0.18 mi) • 1200 S Figueroa St |  |  | No |
| Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Steakhouse () | ≈11 min walk (0.43 mi) • 800 W Olympic Blvd |  |  | No |
| Cara Cara Rooftop | Rooftop restaurant () | ≈16 min walk (0.62 mi) • 1100 S Broadway |  |  | No |
| LA Prime | Steakhouse () | ≈30 min walk (1.15 mi) • 404 S Figueroa St |  |  | No |
| Nick + Stef's Steakhouse | Steakhouse () | ≈34 min walk (1.3 mi) • 330 S Hope St |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When is the 2026 LA Auto Show and AutoMobility LA?
AutoMobility LA, the trade and media day, is Thursday, November 19, 2026. The LA Auto Show is open to the public Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
*Source: LA Auto Show / LACC event listing*
### What are LACC's rules for displaying vehicles?
Per LACC's Event Planning Guide, displayed vehicles need a scaled floor plan approved by the LACC fire marshal; fuel tanks may not exceed 1/4 capacity, batteries must be disconnected, and vehicles cannot block aisles or exits. All-electric vehicles may keep batteries connected with fuses removed during open show hours with a Fire Safety Officer on duty. Hydrogen and fuel-cell vehicles need case-by-case fire marshal review, with specs due 30 days before move-in.
*Source: LACC Event Planning Guide*
### Which unions handle exhibit labor at the LA Auto Show venue?
At LACC, Tradeshow and Sign Crafts Local 831 handles exhibit install and dismantle, Teamsters Local 986 handles drayage and forklifts, IATSE Local 33 may handle lighting, rigging and AV, and electrical comes from LACC's authorized (IBEW-staffed) contractors.
*Source: LACC Event Planning Guide*
### Do Crypto.com Arena events affect parking during the show?
Yes. Ticketmaster lists Lakers games on Nov 18, 20 and 23, KATSEYE concerts on Nov 21–22 and a Kings game on Nov 28 next door at Crypto.com Arena. LACC's garages serve the arena too; LACC lists $30–$60 flat parking with premium pricing possible on arena nights. Metro A and E lines stop at Pico Station.
*Source: Ticketmaster + LACC Parking*