Events & Appearances
More featured events, attractions and appearances at the 2019 LA Auto Show are being added all the time - check back for updates as we get closer to the show, November 22 - December 1, 2019!
Events Overview
Free Test Drives
Enjoy test drives at the LA Auto Show including the Tesla Model S, X and 3! Experience vehicles in a completely hassle-free, stress-free environment!
Celebrity Appearances
Numerous celebrities from the entertainment, sports and automotive worlds are available for meet-and-greets, autograph signings and selfie sessions.
Interactive Drive Experiences
Experience the full capability of some of the coolest vehicles on the market from automakers like Ford and Toyota.
Virtual Reality & Gaming
Experience the latest and most exciting high-tech virtual reality demos and videogames from automakers all throughout the show.
Pet Adoptions
Is your home missing the joy a furry friend can bring? This year you'll have the opportunity to adopt a new pet. Click below for more details.
Automaker Promotions
Automakers have exciting promotions where they give away swag, run contests and showcase their coolest tech.
Celebrity Appearances
Many celebrities come to the LA Auto Show each year for autograph and photograph meet-and-greets. Check often for updates!
Bo Bridges
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 22, 2019, 2-3pm
Bo Bridges is a world renowned advertising and fine art photographer whose passion for adventure drives the dynamic imagery he produces.
His portfolio, regarded by ESPN as a “pyramid wall filled with iconic pieces of history,” is a diverse mix of professional athletes, celebrity portraits, and film and television campaigns, in addition to beautiful scenes and landscapes from around the world.
Laker Girls
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 22, 2019, 4-5pm
The Laker Girls are an all-female National Basketball Association Cheerleading squad that performs and supports the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team in home matches.
Lee Dyson
Lexus - South Hall Atrium // Nov. 22, 23 and 30
Lee’s DJ career started in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lee’s music knowledge runs very deep, with a chameleon-like ability to blend any genre of music seamlessly. Lounge, House, Top 40, Rock, Funk, Soul, Latin, 80’s, Disco and Hip Hop can all be found in his mix.
Hear Lee DJ in the Lexus Customs exhibit in South Atrium from 4-9pm on November 23 and 23, and 3-8pm on November 30.
Laurie Hernandez
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 23, 2019, 1-2pm
Meet Laurie Hernandez, two-time Olympic medalist for Team USA Gymnastics at the 2016 Rio games, in the Toyota exhibit at the LA Auto Show!
Ken Gushi
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 23, 2019, 3-4pm
Ken Gushi has been drifting for more than 16 years since the sports earliest days in the United States. The only thing missing from Gushi’s trophy case is a Formula DRIFT championship – something he has his sights on in 2019.
Ryan Tuerck
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 23, 2019, 3-4pm
Ryan Tuerck, a true veteran in Formula Drift enters the 2019 season with a resume to back up his veteran status. Over his career he has acclaimed three victories, 14 podiums and finished sixth in the 2018 season.
Robert Horry
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 23, 2019, 5-6pm
Meet Lakers legend Robert Horry November 23, 2019 in the Toyota exhibit at the LA Auto Show!
Daryl Homer
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 24, 2019, 1-2pm
Meet Daryl Homer, two-time Team USA Fencing Olympian and three-time medalist on November 24 in the Toyota exhibit at the LA Auto Show!
LA Kings Ice Crew
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 29, 2019, 2-3pm
The Kings Ice Crew is a co-ed interactive group that represents the Los Angeles Kings organization at games, events and throughout the community.
Antron Brown
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 30, 2019, 11am-12pm
Antron Brown’s three Top-Fuel championships serve as a benchmark for Toyota’s success in NHRA, earning the titles in 2012, 2015 and 2016. With over 65 all-time NHRA wins, Brown remains hungry as ever for a fourth title and more wins to add to his already impressive legacy.
J.R. Todd
Toyota - South Hall // Nov. 30, 2019, 11am-12pm
J.R. Todd made history in 2018 when he bested the competition to become the first African-American driver to win an NHRA Funny Car championship. Entering the 2019 season, he has 17 career NHRA Nitro victories and is one of only 16 drivers to earn both Funny Car and Top Fuel wins.
Dustin Brown
Toyota - South Hall // December 1, 4pm - 5pm
Dustin Brown is a hard-charging right wing with scoring talents who is also an off-ice leader. He was the youngest player and first American to be named captain of the Kings, and became the second United States-born captain to lift the Stanley Cup when Los Angeles won its first title in 2012. Brown helped lead the Kings to a second title in 2014.
2019 Drive Experiences
Ford Ranger Hill Experience
North Plaza
Introducing the Ford Ranger - Adventure Ready and designed to tackle the toughest terrains with remarkable off-road capability and trail-ready features! Don’t miss your opportunity to ride in Ranger as it pushes the boundaries of adventure on the Off-Road Capabilities Demonstrator! Proving once and for all, with featured like Shift-on-the-Fly 4WD and Trail Control…Ranger is the Ultimate Adventure Gear!
Jaguar Land Rover Drive Experiences
Los Angeles Auto Show
From off-road drives in a new Land Rover to an on-road test drive around DTLA in a Jaguar and fun activities for the kids, there's so much to do at this year's show. Visit Jaguar in South Hall for more info!
2019 Virtual Reality & Gaming
NSX GT3 VR Experience
Acura Exhibit - South Hall
Put on an Acura VR headset to get inside the drivers seat and discover the joys of a high speed race car.
Hyundai Racing Challenge
South Hall Atrium
Hyundai is ramping up for its participation in the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show and the opportunity to share our expanding model lineup of SUVs, Alternative Fuel vehicles, several pre-productions and an array of engaging in-booth activations. Hyundai also invites you to join in the excitement of competing in the Hyundai Racing Challenge that will be located in the South Hall Lobby.
Jaguar VR Racing
Jaguar Exhibit - South Hall
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race a Jaguar? Now's your chance! Once you put on the VR headset, you'll be transported directly to the drivers seat for a thrilling car race.
GTI Track Challenge
Volkswagen Exhibit - South Hall
Get inside a real Volkswagen GTI and take it for a virtual spin as you race your friends for bragging rights!
Virtual All Star Homerun Challenge
Chevrolet Exhibit - South Hall
Become an all-star today with the immersive virtual reality experience that gives you the opportunity to really swing for the fences.
Ford GT500 Dueling Simulators
Ford Exhibit - West Hall
Guests are invited to race one of two GT500s against each other to secure the best track time and receive a post race photo souvenir.
Pet Adoptions
Subaru Pet Adoptions
Subaru - West Hall
Return the love pets give us and help some very special animals find a loving home.
Stop by the Subaru booth located in the West Hall to play with some adorable furry friends, and while you’re there make a personalized pet tag or chew toy for your own pet, or make one to donate to a pet in need. Donations are welcome and all proceeds will go to local dog rescues. Everyone wins when we Share the Love!
DoVE Project
The Breezeway // Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2019, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DoVE Project, Dogs of Violence Exposed, was created in 2016 as a non-profit organization supporting the end of the dog-meat trade. Its efforts are currently focused in areas where the dog meat industry is legally sanctioned. The scope of their work integrates rescue efforts, advocacy and education. Stop by and adopt one of these wonderful animals.
2019 Promotions & Attractions
Disney•Pixar’s “Onward”
West Atrium
Fans will have the opportunity to take photos with a real-life version of Guinevere, the van from Disney•Pixar’s upcoming “Onward.” Decked out with crescent moon windows and a “Pegacorn” (part Pegasus, part unicorn, of course) painted on the sides, Guinevere will offer guests a taste of the adventure that the two teenage elf brothers embark upon in the film. #PixarOnward
LEGO Bugatti Chiron
South Atrium
Guests of the LA Auto Show will be able to experience hands-on building at the show's first-ever LEGO booth, which will honor the beloved car culture of Los Angeles. A major highlight of the booth will be the life-size LEGO Bugatti Chiron, a 1:1 replica of the real-life automobile made entirely of LEGO Technic bricks and elements. Other LEGO building experiences and details will be announced closer to the show.
Gita
Breezeway
Gita is a two-wheeled, cargo-carrying device developed by Piaggio Fast Forward, a Boston area startup and subsidiary of Piaggio. Gita was introduced in February 2017. Gita is designed to follow an individual around and carry up to 40 pounds of cargo.
Smacircle
Breezeway
Smacircle S1, the world’s most compact and lightweight eBike provides an ideal solution for “FIRST MILE - LAST MILE” transportation. Weighing only 15.4 pounds, the S1 can easily be folded in five simple steps into a small backpack and carried wherever and whenever. Because of its outstanding design, the Smacircle S1 was named an Honoree for a CES 2018 Innovation Award in the Tech For A Better World product category
Motley Nüe
North Plaza // 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Nov. 30, 2019
Fan favorite rated number 1 winner, Motley Crüe experience band Motley Nüe will be appearing Saturday November 30 .
Crüe fans can expect to hear and see a live Mötley experience as if they were back in 1983-84 when the boys were just starting to launch their extremely successful career. They will not only hear the songs they remember on the first few Mötley records, played with extreme accuracy, but they will also see the same instruments used by the guys during that time frame.
Ford Live Theatre
Ford Exhibit - West Hall
An immersive theatre with a Live Show three times an hour, featuring product reveals, technology highlights and a look at the future of electrified vehicles.
Ford Climbing Net
Ford Exhibit - West Hall
Visitors can wander through a custom-designed out and back climbing net while enjoying a unique look at the entire range of Built Ford Tough trucks.
Land Rover Carpool Karaoke
South Atrium
Land Rover will be celebrating 4XFar Adventure Music Festival by hosting Carpool Karaoke in collaboration with the Singing Machine at the LA International Auto Show. Auto Show attendees will have the chance to step into a Range Rover vehicle and sing their favorite songs with their friends and family.
Subaru + Meals on Wheels
Share the Love with Meals on Wheels on Tuesday, November 26th between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm outside of the box office located on the Los Angeles Convention Center South Plaza. Pack a meal for a local senior and get a free ticket for the Los Angeles Auto Show, while supplies last.
Ford STEAM Machine
Breezeway
Making its national debut at the LA Auto Show, the Ford STEAM Machine comes with experiments and fun games that teach children about air pressure, kinetic energy, magnetism, Newton’s laws of motion, and more. Ford created the Ford STEAM Machine to engage children in science, technology, engineering, arts and math and to help eliminate barriers to STEAM education.
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