The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), producers of the SEMA Show, the major automotive aftermarket event held annually in Las Vegas, is thrilled to unveil an exciting slate of motorsport activities that will take place at SEMA Fest, a celebration of music, motorsports and car culture, to close out the week long event.
Back for its third year, Friday, November 7th, SEMA Fest 2025 promises an all-star music lineup of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, THE BLACK CROWES and NEON TREES, plus live high-performance automotive demonstrations, drifting, motorsports, custom vehicle displays, and more. SEMA Fest caps off the week-long SEMA Show, taking place November 4-7, 2025, both conveniently located within the Las Vegas Convention Center campus with SEMA Fest returning to the outdoor Bronze lot.
Among the SEMA Fest 2025 featured automotive attractions is the return of OPTIMA Unleashed, back again this year to deliver adrenaline-fueled drifting exhibitions with high-horsepower vehicles, choreographed drift demos, delivered by a star-studded lineup of drivers. Fest attendees will also be treated to the heart-pounding Globe of Death, where daredevil motorcycle stunt riders defy gravity within the confines of a 16-foot diameter steel sphere. Since it was built in 1912, the Original Globe of Death has been in the Urias Family, passed down generations, who continue to perform these amazing stunts. SEMA Fest will be the only opportunity in Las Vegas to see the spectacle of multiple bikes passing a hair length away, while a brave Globe of Death athlete stands in the center of the hurricane of motorpower.
In addition to the live action, SEMA Fest will feature an expanded display of exotic, custom, and concept vehicles–many of which can’t be seen anywhere else outside of SEMA Fest–giving enthusiasts rare, up-close access to some of the most innovative and cutting-edge builds in the automotive world. Supercar Saturdays Florida (SSF), one of the nation’s premier monthly supercar showcases, is proud to announce its debut at SEMA Fest 2025, bringing an exclusive Hypercar and Supercar Activation. The curated display will feature 20 of the world’s most exotic machines–including multimillion-dollar Hypercars, cutting-edge Supercars, and rare collector vehicles for SEMA Fest attendees to take in.
SEMA Fest brings the excitement of car culture and live music together like never before. When combined with the rare opportunity to walk the SEMA Show floor during Friday’s public access, it creates an unforgettable experience for enthusiasts. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate the industry, the community, and everything that makes car culture so special – Tom Gattuso, SEMA Vice President of Events
Also exclusively on display at SEMA Fest will be the class champions of the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders presented by Mothers Polish. Battle of the Builders is the industry’s leading vehicle competition, providing a platform for builders to showcase their skills. The program recognizes class champions in four categories–Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck; 4 Wheel Drive & Off-Road; Sport Compact, Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic; and BFGoodrich Young Guns–and an overall champion. The competition takes place during the SEMA Show.
Before the nighttime music kicks off at SEMA Fest, automotive enthusiasts can start their day with a rare opportunity to experience the trade-only SEMA Show during SEMA Show Friday–Open to the Public, taking place 9am-4pm on Friday, November 7. A bucket list event for car lovers, the SEMA Show offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the trends, builds and innovations driving the aftermarket industry. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate car culture before heading into a night of live entertainment at SEMA Fest.
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