SEMA FEST – Hi-Octane Entertainers Rev Up Annual Trade Show

Big-name performers turbo-charge SEMA SHOW’s annual car-culture gala…

“Tickets are on sale now! Don’t wait to grab your tickets before they’re gone. Friday, November 7 in Las Vegas for an unforgettable day of music, motorsports, and car culture.” – SEMA FEST

The post-summer doldrums may be upon us, but Sin City is ramping up for excitement galore. Preparations are already underway for the third Las Vegas Formula 1 Grand Prix on November 22nd. The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade convention and its companion SEMA Fest entertainment gala will return a few weeks earlier on November 7th.

Now in its third year, SEMA FAST promises to outdo previous editions. The concert/auto experience has supercharged the long-running trade show with a stellar line-up of outdoor entertainment. Considered to be “the bucket list experience for music lovers and car enthusiasts”, it will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“Beyond iconic sets from rock greats Queens of the Stone Age, The Black Crowes, and Neon Trees, SEMA Fest 2025 is set to deliver adrenaline-fueled automotive action with live motorsports demonstrations. Fans can expect drifting exhibitions, high-speed precision driving, and high-horsepower showcases that bring the world of extreme automotive performance to life.”

“In addition to the live action, SEMA Fest will feature an expanded display of exclusive, custom, and concept vehicles–many of which can’t be seen anywhere else outside of SEMA Fest–giving enthusiasts rare, up-close access to some of the most innovative and cutting-edge builds in the automotive world.”

“Before the music starts at SEMA Fest, automotive enthusiasts can cap off the week with a rare opportunity to experience the SEMA Show during SEMA Show Friday – Open to the Public, taking place Nov. 7. A bucket list event for car lovers, the SEMA Show offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the trends, builds, and innovations driving the aftermarket industry. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate car culture before heading into a night of live entertainment at SEMA Fest.”

“SEMA Fest brings the excitement of car culture and live music together like never before,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “When combined with the rare opportunity to walk the SEMA Show floor during Friday’s public access, it creates an unforgettable experience for enthusiasts. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate the industry, the community, and everything that makes car culture so special.”

“Founded in 1963, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) serves as a leading voice for the worldwide car culture, representing over 7,000 member companies that create, buy, sell, and use specialty-automotive parts that make vehicles more unique, attractive, convenient, safer, fun, and even like new again.”

“The association started highlighting the passion of the industry and sharing it with the enthusiast public in 2011 with the SEMA Cruise, which evolved in 2014 with SEMA Ignited, and then once more in 2021 with the SEMA Show Friday – Open to the Public.”

“In 2023, SEMA first introduced SEMA Fest, a new event that celebrated the relationship between music, motorsports, and car culture. It’s since become a one-of-a-kind live and epic event that is a true bucket list experience for music lovers and car enthusiasts.”

Tickets are now on sale via semafest.com. General admission and VIP concert access tickets are available, as are combined tickets, offering entry to both SEMA Fest and SEMA Show, with Friday public access to the indoor SEMA Show. This exclusive bundle gives automotive enthusiasts rare access to the world’s largest automotive aftermarket trade event–typically reserved for industry insiders–alongside performances from some of today’s biggest bands.

For the latest updates, follow @SEMAFestOfficial on social media or visit www.semafest.com. The Las Vegas Convention Center is located at 3150 Paradise Road in Las Vegas. 

Graphics and photos courtesy of SEMA Fest

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