SEMA Fest is back for 2026, bringing its mash-up of music, motorsports and car culture to Las Vegas on Friday, November 6. This year the party moves to the Bronze Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center, right next door to the SEMA Show, so car fans can walk out of the exhibit halls and straight into one of the loudest nights of the year.

The 2026 lineup features The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, 311 and The Alive, a stacked bill of punk, alt-rock and rising rock talent built for a crowd that loves horsepower as much as it loves a good riff.

What to Expect

• Friday Public Day at the SEMA Show: With a “SEMA Show Friday – Open to the Public” ticket, you can explore the show floor from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and check out 2,400+ vendors and more than 1,000 custom vehicle builds.
• Live Music Next to the Show: The concert is held outdoors in the LVCC Bronze Lot, steps from the SEMA Show halls.
• All Ages Concert: The SEMA Fest concert is open to everyone. Only the SEMA Show floor requires guests to be 16 or older.
• Food and Drinks On Site: Food and beverage stations are available for purchase, including gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options.

Ticket Options at a Glance

• SEMA Fest GA: General admission concert entry and access to all GA areas. No SEMA Show hall access.
• SEMA Fest VIP: VIP viewing area with premium sightlines, VIP bars and restrooms, a separate entrance and charging stations. No SEMA Show hall access. (SOLD OUT)
• SEMA Show Friday – Open to the Public (16+): Friday-only SEMA Show floor access, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Does not include the concert.
• SEMA Show Friday + GA Concert (16+): Friday show floor access plus general admission to SEMA Fest.
• SEMA Show Friday + VIP Concert (16+): Friday show floor access plus all VIP concert perks.

Tickets are sold through Tixr at semafest.com. All sales are final, but upgrades are available through your Tixr account.

Need to Know

• SEMA Show badges do not get you into SEMA Fest. Even if you’re attending the trade show, you’ll need a separate concert ticket.
• Show Friday ticket pickup is strict. Each person must pick up their own ticket in person on Friday, Nov. 6, between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at SEMA Show Registration in the South Hall or West Hall. Bring a government-issued photo ID that matches your order name. No day-of purchases.
• No parking at the LVCC. Use rideshare, taxi, the Las Vegas Monorail (Convention Center station) or the Vegas Loop. Limited paid parking may be available at nearby spots like Westgate, Fontainebleau and hotels along Paradise Road, or book a spot ahead with SpotHero.
• Bag policy: Small bags, purses and backpacks are allowed and subject to search. No large bags, rolling bags or luggage.
• Not allowed: Outside food or drinks, weapons of any kind, and skateboards, scooters, hoverboards or other non-ADA mobility devices.
• Accessibility: An Accessibility Services Hub near the entrance offers free accessibility wristbands, and ASL or other communication requests are due by October 8, 2026. Contact accessibility@semafest.com.
• Travel discounts: Alaska, United and Delta are offering SEMA attendee fare discounts for travel Oct. 27–Nov. 9, 2026. Details on semafest.com.