SEMA Fest returns to Las Vegas with The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World and 311

SEMA Fest is coming back to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Nov. 6, bringing a one-day mix of live music, motorsports and car culture during SEMA Week. Tickets are on sale now, with bundled access options that include both the festival and Friday public access to the SEMA Show.

Why it matters: - SEMA Fest is designed to widen access to the SEMA Show, which is typically limited to industry insiders. - The event blends live music, automotive demos and public access to car culture in one day. - The format turns the end of SEMA Week into a public-facing experience for enthusiasts and casual fans.

What happened: - The Specialty Equipment Market Association announced the 2026 SEMA Fest lineup for Friday, Nov. 6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. - The bill is led by The Offspring, with Jimmy Eat World, 311 and The Alive also scheduled to perform. - Early bird pre-sale tickets opened July 15. - General on-sale begins Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. PT. - Tickets are available at SEMA Fest tickets.

The details: - General admission and VIP concert access tickets are available. - Combined tickets include entry to both SEMA Fest and SEMA Show Friday public access. - The bundle gives automotive fans access to the world’s largest automotive aftermarket trade event alongside live performances. - The day starts inside the Las Vegas Convention Center with access to the SEMA Show floor. - SEMA says the show floor will feature 2,000-plus exhibiting brands and vendors, thousands of custom builds, and the latest automotive products and technology. - The action then moves outside for the SEMA Cruise and motorsports demonstrations. - Evening programming shifts to the SEMA Fest Stage, with vehicle displays and motorsports performances continuing through the final concert. - Featured experiences include drifting demonstrations from OPTIMA and the Globe of Death. - Supercar Saturdays Florida will return with a curated display of hypercars and exotic vehicles after its SEMA Fest debut in 2025.

Between the lines: - SEMA Fest is serving as the event’s “closing ceremony,” a way to extend the SEMA Show brand beyond a trade audience. - The music lineup leans on legacy rock acts with broad name recognition, which should help pull in a wider public audience. - The car-focused programming is as central as the concerts, reinforcing SEMA’s effort to position car culture as a lifestyle event, not just an industry showcase.

What's next: - Fans can follow @SEMAFestOfficial for updates. - SEMA Fest and SEMA Show Friday public access tickets are available now through the event site. - More details on featured vehicles and demonstrations are expected ahead of the Nov. 6 event.

The bottom line: - SEMA Fest is back as a one-day mashup of concerts, custom cars and motorsports, with a ticket bundle that opens the SEMA Show to the public for one day.