Medellín has weeks for music, others for food and others for design. This week, cars take the spotlight.
AutoShow Expocar 2026 arrives at Plaza Mayor from October 23 to 25, bringing together two important automotive events in one place: AutoShow Colombia and Expocar. The partnership between Prisma Gestión Empresarial and Fenalco Antioquia is designed to create a broader platform for vehicles, brands, dealerships, technology and experiences.
The fair is aimed both at visitors considering a new vehicle and at people who simply enjoy the automotive world. The event includes launches, new vehicles, supercars, classics, technological innovations and interactive experiences that make the industry feel more accessible.
That also makes it interesting for visitors who are not automotive experts. Events like this offer a chance to compare design, discover new technologies, look at changing interiors and understand how mobility is evolving through connectivity, efficiency and user experience.The visual side is also a major attraction. Supercars and classic vehicles often become some of the most photographed areas because they give visitors the chance to see vehicles that are rarely encountered in everyday traffic.Plaza Mayor also makes the fair easy to include in a wider city plan. After exploring the exhibition, visitors can continue with lunch, coffee or another part of Medellín rather than making the entire day revolve around the event.For travelers coming from outside the city, accommodation location can make the experience easier. Manila, in El Poblado, can work as a comfortable base with cafés, restaurants, hotels and walkable streets before heading to Plaza Mayor.The fair can also be a good family plan. Unlike more nightlife-focused events, an automotive exhibition makes it easy to walk through the pavilions, compare different vehicles, talk about technology and enjoy the day without a complicated schedule.AutoShow Expocar arrives during an especially active October in Medellín. Music, food, culture, tourism and design have all been part of the month’s agenda, and the automotive world now adds another reason to experience the city.For car lovers, the fair is a chance to see different vehicles and trends in one place. For travelers, it becomes another way to discover Medellín through a specific interest.AutoShow Expocar shows once again that Medellín does not depend on one type of event to attract visitors. The city can move from music and gastronomy to tourism, design and, this week, the automotive world.