SEMA Reveals Musical Lineup for SEMA Fest 2026
The event features The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, 311 & The Alive, along with high-energy motorsports demonstrations to close out the industry's biggest trade week…
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the musical lineup for SEMA Fest, taking place on the last day of the SEMA Show, Friday, Nov. 6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Headlined by multi-platinum punk rock icons The Offspring, the lineup also features anthemic alt-rockers Jimmy Eat World, genre-blending rock reggae outfit 311, and California rock band The Alive. SEMA Fest is a celebration of the long-standing bond between music and car culture that closes out SEMA Week with an unforgettable public experience, SEMA officials stated in a press release.
Early bird pre-sale tickets started on July 15, with the general on-sale starting this Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. PT 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 Friday public access. 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, noted the release.
“SEMA Fest represents where our industry is headed, at the crossroads of innovation, lifestyle and cultural relevance,” said SEMA vice president of events Tom Gattuso. “By bringing together the world’s premier automotive gathering with iconic music, immersive automotive experiences and enthusiast access, we are creating a powerful platform that expands the reach of car culture, strengthens engagement with new audiences, and sends SEMA Week out on a high-energy, high-impact note.”
SEMA Show Friday & SEMA Fest: What to Expect
SEMA Show Friday begins inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, where attendees can explore the SEMA Show floor, including 2,000-plus exhibiting brands and vendors, thousands of custom builds, and the latest in automotive products and technology. As the day continues, the action moves outdoors for the legendary SEMA Cruise and high-intensity motorsports demonstrations.
Then, as the sun sets, attention turns to the SEMA Fest Stage, where live music and automotive adrenaline come together in one immersive environment, SEMA officials said. The automotive excitement continues into the evening with featured vehicle displays and motorsports performances, including drifting demonstrations from OPTIMA and the high-energy Globe of Death.
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