In english

New for 2026:

Dozens of driving simulators, Stanced World, Supercars and Museum Vehicles areas and much more. More is more!

Venue

Helsinki Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre

Opening hours

3rd-5th of April 2026

Friday
10AM – 6PM

Saturday
10AM – 6PM

Sunday
10AM – 6PM

Logo, jossa teksti 'Original American Car Show by Finnish Hot Rod Association', väritteiltään musta, vaaleansininen, pinkki ja musta.

Whether you're interested in vehicles, events, or just a fun way to spend time, the Original American Car Show is the number one Easter event you shouldn't miss: experiential cars, artists…and much more!

Tickets and prices

Good to know about tickets

A one (1) day ticket allows entry (single, one time) to the event on any chosen day.

A three-day (3) ticket will be exchanged for a wristband at the first entry. The wristband grants access on all exhibition days.

Children under age of 7 years can enter for free with a ticket-purchasing guardian.

When buying a ticket from Tiketti's online store, you can also use cultural payment methods (e.g., ePassi, Smartum) for the purchase. See more details and instructions on cultural benefits here. Cultural vouchers are not accepted as payment at the Messukeskus ticket sales or at the door.

Ticket reservation period is 2 days. No refunds or cancellations allowed.

Värikäs logo, jossa sanat "a" sinisellä ja "aCs" punaisella.

In brief

Everyone will find something, there’s enjoyment for all ages and exhibition is an unforgettable experience for the whole family. More is more!

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Program

In its current form, the Original American Car Show also includes plenty of content aimed at children and young people.

The accompanying program of the exhibition is carried out with partners and exhibitors, whose own booths have a different participatory program.

Messukeskus open daily 10AM-6PM

  • Friday 3.4.

    Stage:

    12:00PM Jorma J
    1:00PM Drifting, season info
    2:00PM NeniTony
    3:00PM Jorma J
    4:30PM Missä Vika

    **

    Drift World, car reveals
    Pin-ups United X ACS
    SLAM! Wrestling // 3×45min

    **

  • Saturday 4.4.

    Stage:

    11:00AM Jorma J
    12:00PM Motorsport YouTube Awards
    2:00PM Joe L
    3:15PM Jorma J
    4:30PM Missä Vika

    **

    SLAM! Wrestling // 3×45min

    **

  • Sunday 5.4.

    Stage:

    11:00AM Jorma J
    2:00 PM Sonia
    3:15PM Jorma J
    4:00PM Palkintojenjako

    **

    Family sunday X Team Be Unicorn
    SLAM! Wrestling // 3×45min

    **

Interested in entering your own vehicle to Original American Car Show? 

Expo visibility

Choose the best way for you to participate in the exhibition! The Original American Car Show is an event that evokes enthusiasm and respect in exhibition visitors.

The aim of expo visibility is to convey a unique atmosphere and to attract the audience to participate. A good exhibition space is creative, clear, and impactful. It doesn’t tell everything, but leaves room for the visitor's own imagination and experience.

Kuvassa sisätiloissa oleva messuhalli, jossa on useita kilpa-autoja ja ihmisiä tutustumassa. Näytön katossa nuolta ja valaistusta, taustalla värikkäitä valoja ja bannersivuja.
Näyttävä sisätiloissa oleva tapahtuma-alue, jossa on suuri musta kaari, jossa lukee "Secto Rally Finland". Alueella on istuimia ja televisioruutu, sekä ihmisiä katsomassa ja keskustelemassa, valaistus on värikäs ja moderni.
Messuhallin sisätiloissa, paljon ihmisiä ja useita myymäläpisteitä myyntiin asetettuja vaatteita, asusteita ja muita tuotteita, väreinä oranssi, musta ja harmaa, korkeita betoniseiniä ja kattorakenteita, värikkäitä valoja katossa.
  • Featured at the American Car Show:

    American Cars • Classic Cars • Motorcycles • Mopeds • Tuning Cars • Motorsport • Trucks • Electric Vehicles • Drifting • Car Hifi • Riding Gear • Spare Parts • Accessories and Customization • Industry Publications and Organizations • Experience Services • Other Industry Products and Services • Scale Models

Diverse exhibition sections and activities cover everything from classic hobby cars to the dynamic world of modern drifting. 

Original American Car Show event is organized by the Finnish Hot Rod Association. It provides an opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to explore, learn about, and get excited over various hobby vehicles.

Whether you are a professional in the field or an enthusiastic hobbyist, the exhibition offers easy way to delve deep into the world of vehicle culture.

Mustavalkoinen valokuva miehestä, jolla on parta ja lyhyt hiustyyli, pukeutuneena mustaan työpuseroon, jossa on nimiä ja logo, taustalla abstrakti leavehti, joka on koristeltu pastellisävyillä.

Expo visibility

Anssi Pinola
CEO
040 041 4098
anssi.pinola@fhra.fi