Panama Motor Show reopens on Wednesday 7 October: hours and what to see in its second week

Panama Motor Show reopens on Wednesday 7 October: hours and what to see in its second week

In short: the Panama Motor Show reopens on Wednesday 7 October at 2:00 p.m. and runs until Sunday 11 at the Panama Convention Center in Amador, after pausing on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6. From Wednesday to Friday it opens from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, the last day, from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m., according to Panatickets, the official ticket office. Tickets cost 6 dollars for adults and 3 for retirees and children.

Second-week hours

DayDateHours
Wednesday7 October2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday8 October2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday9 October2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday10 October12 noon to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday11 October12 noon to 7:00 p.m.

Hours published by Panatickets and checked on 1 October 2026. The organisers may adjust them; it is worth confirming on the day through the fair’s channels.

Key fact: the second week of the Panama Motor Show runs from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October; Saturday 10 has the longest hours and on Sunday 11 the fair closes at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets

A ticket costs 6 dollars for adults and 3 dollars for retirees and children. It is sold online at Panatickets or at the venue box office, and is valid for one specific day: anyone returning another day needs a new ticket.

What is left to see

  • 39 brands and more than 150 models across 15,400 m² of exhibition space, according to La Prensa and the Panamanian Association of Automobile Distributors (ADAP), which organises the fair.
  • Plug-in hybrids and electric cars, with the brands Zeekr and Leapmotor making their debut in the country. The list is in plug-in hybrids and electric cars in Panama: models on sale.
  • JETOUR, represented by Petromotors, with the G700 plug-in hybrid off-roader, the T1 and the T2 hybrid with AWD. Details are in JETOUR at the Panama Motor Show.
  • More than 20 banks and lenders offering pre-approvals on site, test drives and Sertracen for renewing a driving licence.

The quietest times are Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at opening. The full guide, with how to get there and where to park, is in Panama Motor Show: hours, tickets and how to get there.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Panama Motor Show reopen?

On Wednesday 7 October at 2:00 p.m. The fair is closed on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 and runs until Sunday 11 October.

What are the Panama Motor Show hours this week?

Wednesday 7, Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 10, from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 11, from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m., according to Panatickets.

When does the Panama Motor Show end?

On Sunday 11 October at 7:00 p.m., at the Panama Convention Center in Amador.

How much is a ticket?

6 dollars for adults and 3 dollars for retirees and children, at Panatickets or at the venue box office.

Sources

  • Panatickets, official ticket office: dates, hours and prices.
  • La Prensa, opening of the fair: brands and exhibition area.

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By Daniela Bohórquez

Daniela Bohórquez is a writer at Radar Panamá. Venezuelan, 30, she writes about travel, tourism and business, with special attention to reviews of destinations, hotels and services. She lives between Panama, Italy and New York, which gives her a comparative view of how business is done in each market.