Content below is from November 2012's auto show.
Watch for new content for the 2013 Seattle Auto Show July 1st.
Exhibitor information will be available May 30th.
What are the dates and times of the 2012 Auto Show?
November 14-18, 2012
Wednesday - 1pm to 8:30pm
Thursday - 1pm to 8:30pm
Friday - 1pm to 9pm
Saturday - 10am to 9pm
Sunday - 10am to 5pm
What’s the venue?
CenturyLink Field Event Center
1000 Occidental South
Seattle, WA 98134
What’s the admission cost?
Adults – 13 and over $12.00
Seniors – 62 and over 10.00 (not available online)
Children – 12 and under FREE
(thanks to AutoTrader.com)
What forms of payment are accepted?
Visa, Mastercard, Discover card and cash. We do not accept checks.
Can we buy tickets online?
Absolutely. Go to the buy tickets page.
Have your printer ready to print out your tickets.
Can I order tickets from my mobile device and still get in if I don’t have a printed ticket?
Yes. Your online ticket bears a barcode that will be scanned and voided when you enter.
Are there discount coupons available?
$3.00-off coupons are available at participating State Farm Insurance offices in the Puget Sound area. Visit www.statefarm.com and enter your zip code to find a location near you.
Can I get a refund? Can I leave and re-enter?
Tickets are non-refundable. You may re-enter on the same day with a hand stamp.
Are cameras and videos allowed?
Yes. However, tripods are not allowed.
Can I bring a backpack?
Yes. It may be subject to search.
Can I bring in food or drink?
No.
Is the Event Center accessible to the disabled?
Yes. There are ADA accessible elevators in the building and parking garage. Parking is available on the second floor of the parking garage for people with “handicap access” credentials.
Do you rent strollers or wheelchairs?
No.
Will there be opportunities for test drives?
Yes. Multiple auto manufacturers will be offering test drives to licensed drivers with ID. Age minimums vary with each manufacturer. You may be required to sign a liability release and you may be subject to a breathalyzer test. Daily Ride and Drives will be posted at Show entrances each day.
Is there a printed program?
Yes. The Seattle Times will be printing a special section that will be in their Sunday edition on November 11th.
The program will also be available at no charge at the show.
Is there a mobile app?
No. Visit www.seattleautoshow.com for all the details.
What vehicles are in the show?
Over 400 of the 2013 makes/models of import and domestic vehicles including exotics and supercars, alternative fuels/electrics, muscle cars, fuel-savers, trucks, family sedans and vans.
The renowned LeMay-America's Car Museum will be displaying some of their classics from the past.
Will there be motorcycles?
No. However, you will see a number of two-wheeled alternative fuel/electric vehicles.
Are the cars for sale?
The show cars are not for sale, but you’ll have an opportunity to connect with local dealers representing all the manufacturers in the show.
Can I follow the show on Facebook and/or Twitter?
Yes. On on Facebook and on Twitter
How do we get to Century Link Field Event Center?
From I-5 Northbound to Event Center parking garage
(Note: maximum height of garage entrance is 8′6″)
Take exit 164 B – Edgar Martinez Drive. Turn right on Martinez Drive/South Atlantic Street. Take right on 1st Avenue South. Turn right on Royal Brougham and proceed up the ramp. At top of ramp turn left into parking garage.
From I-5 Southbound to Event Center Parking Garage
(Note: maximum height of garage entrance 8′6″)
Take I-90/Bellevue/Spokane exit. Continue south to E Martinez Drive using 4th Avenue South exit ramp. Take 4th Avenue South/CenturyLink Field (formerly Qwest Field) Event Center Exit. Take Right on 4th Avenue South. Take Right on Royal Brougham Way following signs to 1st Avenue South. At Stop sign turn left onto S. Royal Brougham Way. Follow ramp to CenturyLink Field Event Center Parking Garage on right at top of ramp.
From Hwy 99/Aurora Avenue Southbound to Event Center Parking Garage
(Note: maximum height of garage entrance 8′6″)
Take 1st Avenue South exit (exits from left). Turn Left onto S Royal Brougham Way. Continue east up the Royal Brougham Way ramp. Parking entrance on left at top of ramp.
From Hwy 99 Northbound to Event Center Parking Garage
Take the Seneca street exit and turn right on 1st. Proceed to Royal Brougham and turn left. Continue east up the Royal Brougham Way ramp. Parking entrance on left at top of ramp.
From I-5 northbound or southbound to North Parking Lot
Take the 4th Avenue South exit. At the end of the exit ramp turn left onto 4th Avenue S. Take the next available left onto S. Jackson Street. Turn left onto 2nd Avenue S. Entrance is straight ahead at S. King Street.
From I-90 westbound to North Parking Lot
Take the 4th Avenue South exit. At the end of the exit ramp turn left onto 4th Avenue S. Take the next available left onto S. Jackson Street. Turn left onto 2nd Avenue S. Entrance is straight ahead at S. King Street.
From Hwy 99/Aurora Avenue southbound to North Parking Lot
Take the 1st Avenue South exit (exits from the left lane). Turn left onto S. Holgate Street. Turn left onto 4th Avenue S. Turn left onto S. Jackson Street. Turn left onto 2nd Avenue S. Entrance is straight ahead at S. King Street.
From Hwy 99 northbound to North Parking Lot
Take the Seneca street exit and turn right on 1st. Proceed to S. King Street and turn left. Entrance is on the right hand side just past Occidental.
From West Seattle to North Parking Lot
Take the 1st Avenue South exit. Turn left onto 1st Ave S. Turn right onto S. King Street. Entrance is on the right hand side just past Occidental.
How much is parking?
$12.00 in the Event Center Parking Garage and North Parking Lot. Additional parking is available at numerous lots surrounding CenturyLink Field ; there is also limited street parking. The Auto Show has no control over the pricing or accessibility of these parking facilities.









