A few days before the 2026 World Motor Show: experiences not to be missed
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The World Motor Show will soon open its doors! From October 12 to 18, 2026, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host the 91st edition of the event. The program for this major automotive celebration includes concept cars, new models, exclusive entertainment, real-world testing, e-sports competitions, and festive evenings.
The 2026 World Motor Show is approaching
With just a few days left until opening, excitement is growing among the expected 500,000 visitors, including both enthusiasts and professionals.
Automotive innovations and new releases
The World Motor Show remains a privileged place to discover new products, observe major market trends, appreciate innovative designs, and understand the advancements driving the automotive industry.
A grand automobile festival
In an industry facing unprecedented technological and environmental changes, this new automobile festival will provide an overview of the solutions offered by manufacturers and suppliers, as well as an opportunity to celebrate automobiles together. New forms of mobility, in-car technologies, design, the joy of driving, and festive activities will be at the heart of this 2026 edition of the show.
An automobile exhibition focused on experience
The 2026 World Motor Show is already set to be an essential event for discovering the latest innovations and major trends in the automotive industry.
Over 60 manufacturers confirmed
More than 60 manufacturers have been announced, including brands from France, Europe, the United States, and Asia, along with many new players entering the automotive sector.
Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Renault, Alpine, and Dacia will be alongside brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, BYD, Denza, Chery, OMODA & JAECOO, Geely, Leapmotor, XPeng… This diversity of manufacturers promises a very comprehensive overview of current automotive offerings.
Test drives to move from discovery to action
Visitors will be able to drive more than 90 vehicles at a giant testing center located in Hall 7.1. Sessions will last between 30 and 45 minutes and offer the chance to experience the latest automotive innovations on a specially designed course.
Entertainment, e-sports competitions, and festivities
The “On Our Way to the World Cup with L’olivier Assurance” event will delight gaming enthusiasts, who can compete against each other on Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2... In Hall 7.1, visitors can play freely, challenge friends, or try to qualify for this unique competition.
And since the automobile is a celebration, the programming will also feature festive events. Radio FG’s DJ sets will set the rhythm for lunch breaks and evenings, while a laser show combining music, lights, and fireworks will take place at each night event. Indeed, on Friday, October 16th, and Saturday, October 17th, the Mondial de l’Auto night events will allow visitors to enjoy the exhibition until 10 p.m. in a particularly festive atmosphere.
Automobile Propre and the Mondial de l’Auto, partners in an automobile in full transformation
Electrification, new technologies, new uses: the changes tracked daily by Automobile Propre are naturally at the heart of the 2026 Mondial de l’Auto.
A natural partnership between our media outlet, which analyzes these transformations, and an exhibition that allows visitors to experience them firsthand, in person with the vehicles and those who design them.
Practical Information and Ticketing
The 2026 Mondial de l’Auto will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 12 to 18. The exhibition will be open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Tuesday, October 13, to Thursday, October 15. On Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, visitors can enjoy evening hours until 10 p.m. Finally, on Sunday, October 18, the closing day, the exhibition will be open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
To attend the 2026 Mondial de l’Auto, be sure to reserve your tickets as soon as possible to plan your visit under the best conditions.
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