2027 New York Auto Show Sets March 26–April 4 Dates

2027 New York Auto Show Sets 2027 Dates

The 2027 New York Auto Show will take place March 26 through April 4 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, according to the New York International Auto Show's September 22 announcement. The event is heading into its 127th year and is planned to feature a broader mix of industry and consumer programming. The schedule is expected to include major new product announcements, business-to-business events, and new vehicle test-track experiences. The announcement also establishes March 23–25 as Media & Industry Days, creating three days of industry-focused activity before the show opens to the public.

Industry and Media Programming Begins March 23

The pre-public schedule will begin with the Automotive Forum on March 23, a full-day business-to-business conference organized by J.D. Power, the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the New York International Auto Show. The forum is scheduled to launch the industry's pre-public days before two additional days of media and industry programming. Those sessions will feature vehicle reveals, executive forums, industry insights, conferences, and other major automotive events. The structure gives automakers, dealers, executives, media representatives, and other industry participants dedicated programming before the public portion begins.

Public Show Expands Consumer Experiences

The public portion of the event will begin March 26 and is planned to provide an expanded range of vehicles, technology, attractions, and opportunities for consumers to get behind the wheel. The show will be held in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, continuing its role as a venue where automotive companies can present products and technologies directly to consumers. The addition of new vehicle test-track experiences is expected to give attendees more opportunities for hands-on interaction while the broader program combines vehicle displays with technology-focused and experiential attractions.

Automotive Forum Adds Business-to-Business Focus

The Automotive Forum is positioned as a dedicated industry conference within the broader event schedule and will take place on March 23. The conference is organized jointly by J.D. Power, the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the New York International Auto Show, bringing business-focused programming ahead of the consumer opening. The event will then continue with media and industry activities on March 24 and 25. The schedule creates a distinct transition from professional programming to the public show, with the latter beginning March 26 and continuing through April 4.

Regional Automotive Participation

The announcement also highlights the involvement of organizations with established automotive industry roles, including J.D. Power and the National Automobile Dealers Association. The Automotive Forum is described as a Virginia-based National Automobile Dealers Association collaboration, while the overall event remains centered in New York. This combination of industry programming and consumer activities is designed to bring business discussions, vehicle introductions, executive perspectives, and hands-on experiences into one event schedule. The 2027 program therefore extends beyond a conventional consumer auto show by giving industry participants dedicated opportunities before public attendance begins.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The 2027 program could strengthen the New York event's role as a meeting point for automakers, dealers, media, industry executives, and consumers by combining professional conferences with vehicle reveals and hands-on experiences. The expanded test-track component is particularly relevant to consumer engagement because it provides a direct way to experience vehicles and technologies rather than relying solely on static displays. The March 23–25 industry schedule also gives participating organizations a defined period for business and media activity before public attendance starts. The next stage will be the detailed announcement of participating brands, vehicles, programs, and individual event schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the 2027 New York Auto Show take place?
The 2027 New York Auto Show is scheduled for March 26 through April 4 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Media & Industry Days will take place March 23–25, beginning with the Automotive Forum on March 23. The public show will open March 26 and is planned to include vehicles, technology, attractions, new product announcements, and vehicle test-track experiences. The schedule also includes business-to-business conferences, executive forums, industry insights, and vehicle reveals before the event opens to general attendees.