SEMA Fest Returns to Las Vegas for 2025

Burning rubber, loud engines, motorsport, Neon Trees, The Black Crowes, and  Queens of the Stone Age light up the Vegas Strip.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), producers of the SEMA Show, the automotive aftermarket event held annually in Las Vegas, has announced the return of SEMA Fest for Friday, November 7. Back for its third year, SEMA Fest 2025 promises an all-star music lineup of Queens of the Stone Age, The Black Crowes, and Neon Trees, high-performance automotive demonstrations, drifting, motorsports, custom vehicles, and more. SEMA Fest caps off the week-long SEMA Show, taking place November 4-7, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center campus.

General admission and VIP concert access tickets are available, as well as combined tickets, offering entry to both SEMA Fest and SEMA Show Friday public access to the indoor event. 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 Neon Trees, The Black Crowes, and Queens of the Stone Age.

Beyond sets from Queens of the Stone Age, The Black Crowes, and Neon Trees, 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 on Friday – open to the public, taking place on November 7. A bucketlist 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.”

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