What is Paris Retromobile?
Paris Retromobile is one of those annual events that really marks the beginning of the car event season.
The first Retromobile show opened in February 1976 with a simple goal to bring all car lovers together to celebrate classic cars.
It is now a huge expo where top brands and enthusiasts come from all over the world to see rare cars, connect with the community, and enjoy our passion (and in some cases, even buy a new car).
Logistics (Dates, Location, Tickets)
The event officially opens January 28th until February 1st.
The 27th there is a preview evening for press & media.
📍Parc des exposition Paris Portes de Versailles: 1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
Gates open every day at 10AM. Closing times vary (the preview day and Friday you can stay late until 10PM).
See all ticket options here
What To See
Since this year is the 50th anniversary of Retromobile, there are a lot of very exciting stands and features that you won’t want to miss. Here are a few highlights:
BMW Art Cars (unique opportunity to see the 7 art cars that participated in the 24H of Le Mans)
Ultimate Supercar Garage (a brand new feature, opens the 29th and requires an additional ticket)
Gooding Christie’s Auction (live auction the 29th at 1PM CET)
RM Sotheby’s Auction (separate from Retromobile and in a different location)
Top 5 Tips
Wear comfortable shoes, you’ll surely be walking around a lot
Also wear layers - Paris is cold but indoors will likely be warmer
Don’t forget your camera or a portable phone charger, you’ll definitely be taking lots of pictures of the cars
Bring snacks or eat before - there are food stands there but it’s limited
Talk to everyone! Guests, exhibitors, brand reps, everyone who’s there loves talking about cars and sharing stories and you may make new friends
Other Paris Tips
If you’re traveling just for this event and want to extend your trip into a full Paris experience, here are a few other spots you should check out while you’re here
Go car spotting around the city → best car spotting spots in Paris
Try sim racing → visit the Alpine lounge
Invest in your car book collection → best automotive book shop
Sneak Preview 👀
If you’re in Paris before January 26th and want a sneak peek of BMW’s special Retromobile feature, don’t miss this opportunity to check out the BMW Art Car by Alexander Calder on expo! (January 16 - 26, 2026)
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