SEMA 2026 parties and after-hours events

The SEMA Show runs Nov 3-6, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 27 listed so far.

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Monday, November 2

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AAPEX Opening Reception

AAPEX (Auto Care Association / MEMA)

Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
AAPEX Forum, The Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169

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Annual SEMA Kick-Off Party (unofficial)

not named on listing (2024 edition ran as 'Freaks of Nature Unofficial SEMA Kickoff Party')

Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM
Plaza Hotel & Casino + Hogs & Heifers OUTPOST, Downtown, 1 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Tuesday, November 3

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SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast

SEMA

Tue Nov 3 · 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Ballrooms, 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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ARMO/HRIA Booth Vehicle Unveilings

ARMO with HRIA

Tue Nov 3 · 10:30 AM
LVCC Central Hall, Booth #23295, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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AAPEX Beers & Gears Reception

AAPEX

Tue Nov 3 · 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Joe's Garage, The Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169

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TORA Happy Hour

SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) with RANDYS Worldwide (booth host)

Tue Nov 3 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LVCC West Hall, Booth #58097, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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FLN Reception

SEMA Future Leaders Network

Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LVCC West Hall, Room W232, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Inaugural Motorcycle & Powersports Council Reception

SEMA Motorcycle & Powersports Council

Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LVCC West Hall, Room W208, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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PRO Reception (awards)

SEMA Professional Restylers Organization

Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LVCC West Hall, Room W326, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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WTSBC Reception

SEMA Wheel, Tire, Suspension & Brake Council

Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
LVCC South Hall Lower, New Products Showcase #41271, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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ARMO Reception (restoration industry awards)

SEMA Automotive Restoration Market Organization

Tue Nov 3 · 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom A, 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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partyopen

8th Annual SEMA Kickoff Party

Detailers of Las Vegas

Tue Nov 3 · 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
TBA ('coming soon')

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Wednesday, November 4

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WTSBC Coffee & Conversation

SEMA Wheel, Tire, Suspension & Brake Council

Wed Nov 4 · 8:00 AM
LVCC South Hall, inside Lower South 1, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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PRO Happy Hour (PRO Cup Challenge winners)

SEMA Professional Restylers Organization

Wed Nov 4 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LVCC West Hall, PRO Booth #50237, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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SBN Reception

SEMA Businesswomen's Network

Wed Nov 4 · 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
LVCC West Hall, Room W232, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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TORA Reception and Pinewood Drags

SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance

Wed Nov 4 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LVCC West Hall, Room W326, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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HRIA Reception (plated dinner + awards)

SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance

Wed Nov 4 · 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom A, 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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SEMA After-Hours Networking Event (open bar)

Jampack (SEMA's official after-hours partner) with SEMA

Wed Nov 4 · 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
TBA

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Thursday, November 5

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ETTN Lunch & Learn: Which Method of Boost is Best for Street Cars?

SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network

Thu Nov 5 · 11:00 AM
LVCC North Hall, N237, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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SBN Gear-Up Girl Networking Event / Lunch

SEMA Businesswomen's Network

Thu Nov 5 · 11:45 AM
LVCC West Hall, Room W256, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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FLN Membership Lunch

SEMA Future Leaders Network

Thu Nov 5 · 12:00 PM
LVCC (room not listed), 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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SEMA Industry Honors (reception, awards, after-party)

SEMA

Thu Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
BleauLive Theater, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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SEMA Week Dining Experience

Jampack (SEMA's official after-hours partner) with SEMA

Thu Nov 5 · 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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SCRS Sky Villa Afterparty

Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)

Thu Nov 5 · 9:00 PM
Sky Villa, Westgate Las Vegas, 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Friday, November 6

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SEMA Fest 2026 (concert + Optima Unleashed drifting)

SEMA

Fri Nov 6 · 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bronze Lot, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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SEMA Show Friday (public day) + SEMA Cruise

SEMA

Fri Nov 6 · 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
LVCC campus; cruise departs the halls along Convention Center Drive (2025 route), 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Date to be announced

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Official SEMA Week Afterparties at Zouk Nightclub (Thu/Fri/Sat)

Zouk Group / SEMA Week

TBA · 10:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Zouk Nightclub, Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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