While everyone else is busy looking in the rearview mirror, SKILLSET is slamming the pedal to the floor with an exclusive, full-throttle look ahead at our top must-attend events of 2026. This comprehensive list is your essential roadmap to the industry’s biggest gatherings.
Whether you live for the horsepower of classic and hypercars, the cutting edge of firearms and firepower, or the untamed adventure of the ever-growing overland and outdoor markets, this definitive list has something for you, guaranteed.
2026 Events to Attend!
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Barret Jackson
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Scottsdale is the premier event for automotive enthusiasts and serious car lovers of all ages. While the auction house has grown to include events across our nation, the January auction remains its flagship.
The event showcases an unparalleled variety, from classics and legendary racecars to celebrity vehicles and the latest hypercars and supercars. This full week in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, is a global phenomenon, broadcast worldwide. The auction has a wide reach of online bidders eager to take home a new ride of their own.
In 2025, the auction set a high bar, achieving total sales of over $198 million. Thus, it continues to flex its dominance in the collector car world. All 2,013 vehicles that crossed the block were sold at no reserve. A strong tradition of giving back continued, with over $6.2 million raised for charity. Headlined by the sale of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 VIN 001, which hammered for an astounding $3.7 million
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Overland Expo
Overland Expo is the definitive source for the overland community, continually raising the bar on what an outdoor lifestyle event should be. It is a four-event series across the nation that draws enthusiasts eager to learn, shop, and connect.
The expo offers a fully immersive experience. Attendees can take part in hundreds of workshops and clinics led by valued instructors. They can browse an expansive marketplace featuring the latest gear, or camp out, relax, and catch up with old acquaintances during downtime. Nothing beats a weekend spent at one of these premier events.
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The scale of the Overland Expo series has grown tremendously, solidifying its status as the world’s leading overlanding event.
SHOT Show
Without question, SHOT Show is the “must-attend” event of the year for anyone involved in the shooting, hunting, outdoor, and firearms industries. Held annually in Las Vegas, it serves as the definitive showcase for the latest innovations, gear, and products.
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The event spans halls jam-packed with guns from every manufacturer, both large and small, as well as gear, gadgets, and gizmos from every facet of the outdoor and firearms space. It is a massive trade show that underpins the industry’s economic strength.
Sema
The automotive industry rolls into Las Vegas at full speed and takes over every available inch of the Las Vegas Convention Center and beyond. The whole town goes SEMA crazy each and every November as automotive companies and enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Sin City to see the latest and greatest offerings from the biggest aftermarket automotive expo of the year.
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As the industry’s annual trade show, SEMA is the global epicenter for new product unveils, business connections, and forward-thinking automotive technology.
What’s Next on the Calendar
The rest of the year is packed with even more industry-defining events on our radar, and we are committed to significantly expanding our coverage in 2026 to bring you even more! If you have an event that belongs on this list, or if you plan on attending any of these amazing shows, feel free to email us and let us know!
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King of the Hammers
Daytona Bike Week
Blade Show
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Outdoor Expo
Formula One Racing, Las Vegas
The Baja 1000
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