Paris Motor Show 2026: dates, hours, tickets and brands
The 2026 Paris Motor Show, the Mondial de l'Auto, opens to the public from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 October at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Monday 12 October is for the press only (official practical information).
It is the 91st edition of one of the world's oldest car shows, first held in 1898 and now staged every two years. The 2024 show drew 508,007 visitors (Sortiraparis).
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 October | 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday 16 October | 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Saturday 17 October | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Sunday 18 October | 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
On the two late nights, last entry is at 9:00 p.m.
Ticket prices
- Online, weekday: €20
- Online, weekend: €22
- Online, evening: €17
- Children aged 7 to 17, students and people with reduced mobility: €13
- At the door: €22 on weekdays and evenings, €24 at the weekend
Buying online at mondial.paris saves €2 to €5. Visitors who still need a ticket use a separate entrance near Hall 7.
Which brands are there
The official exhibitor list, as of 6 October, includes Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Audi, BYD, Citroën, Cupra, Dacia, DS, Fiat, Ford, GAC, Geely, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lancia, Leapmotor, Lotus, Lucid, Lynk & Co, Mercedes-Benz, Omoda & Jaecoo, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Škoda, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo (exhibitor list). Stellantis alone is showing more than 60 vehicles across its brands. BMW, Porsche and Ferrari were not on the exhibitor list when we checked, though classic Ferrari and Porsche models are on show in a "Dream Zone".
What to see
- New models and premieres on the makers' stands, many of them electric or hybrid, and a large Chinese line-up.
- Test Center, Hall 7.1: drive new cars on a course inside the show. Booking is required.
- (Un)limited Area, Hall 7.1: 700 m² of rare and high-end cars, some shown for the first time anywhere.
- Pop culture cars: about 25 cars from films and TV, including the DeLorean from Back to the Future, KITT from Knight Rider and a Batmobile.
- DJ sets and a laser show on the Hall 6 terrace every day, with late opening on Friday and Saturday.
Getting there
Take Metro line 12 or tram T2 or T3b to Porte de Versailles and use Gate A2. Drivers can park in car park P6, about ten minutes' walk from the main entrance, or P7, next to Hall 7.
