Melbourne's premier car show returns - Australasian Paint & Panel
Melbourne Motor Show is back in 2026 as the largest international motor show in the Southern Hemisphere.
www.paintandpanel.com.auHere’s the latest on the Melbourne Motor Show:
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The Melbourne Motor Show 2026 returned April 10–12 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), expanding to about 40,000 sqm and positioning as the southern hemisphere’s largest international motor show. The event featured more than 120 exhibitors, 100+ vehicle launches, a 100-vehicle test-drive circuit, and family-friendly activations, with notable brand appearances and guest appearances planned across the floor. This aligns with prior years’ pattern of a big revival after a hiatus and strong local automotive enthusiasm.[1][2]
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Press coverage and trade outlets highlighted sell-out demand and broad participation from both traditional ICE and new-energy brands, including several electric and hybrid offerings, plus lifestyle experiences around the show floor. Early reporting noted tickets selling quickly and broad public interest in new models and technology demonstrations.[5][7]
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Media roundups from late 2025 and early 2026 also signaled ongoing anticipation, including YouTube reviews and motorsport/lifestyle features that emphasize new model introductions and regional market shifts toward electrification, with some coverage calling out specific debuts and concept vehicles shown at the event.[8][10]
If you’d like, I can pull in more details on specific debuts or provide a quick at-a-glance list of the top 5 new models highlighted at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show.
Citations:
- Melbourne Motor Show returns, 2026, 120 exhibitors, 40,000 sqm, 100-vehicle test drive, etc.[2][1]
- Sell-out and exhibitor coverage, general show details[5]
- Home-page and media features with show highlights[3][7][10][8]