By SEMA News Editors
Experience SEMA Fest 2025 on Friday, November 7, where live music meets motorsports mayhem. This one-night-only event features chart-topping bands and adrenaline-pumping automotive activations you won’t find during the rest of the week at the SEMA Show.
Queens of the Stone Age will headline SEMA Fest 2025 with a high-energy set that's guaranteed to shake the SEMA Show stage. Known for hits like "No One Knows," "Go With the Flow," "Little Sister" and "The Way You Used to Do," the multi-platinum band will bring their iconic sound to one of the industry's most anticipated nights of the year. The Black Crowes will shift the crowd into party mode when they hit the stage to perform some of their greatest hits live, including "She Talks to Angels," "Hard to Handle," "Remedy" and more. Neon Trees, known for their chart-topping anthems like "Animal" and "Everybody Talks," will start the lineup of bands with their signature mix of infectious pop-rock and vibrant stage presence.
But SEMA Fest is more than just a concert--it's a full-throttle celebration where music meets motorsports. Between sets, fans can check out wild custom builds, jaw-dropping drifting demos and burnouts, lifestyle vendors, and the kind of festival vibes you can only find among like-minded enthusiasts during SEMA Show week in Las Vegas.
SEMA Fest officially opens on Friday at 9:00 a.m. PST with heart-pounding motorsports activations like Hoonigan (Silver Lot 3), Nitro Circus Moto Mayhem (Silver Lot 1), HorsePower Rodeo (Diamond Lot), OPTIMA Unleashed (Bronze Lot) and an exclusive spectacle: The Urias Family’s Original Globe of Death.
Where else can you see this incredible music lineup combined with heart-pounding motorsports--all with a single ticket? For just $95 (including fees!), attendees can experience three top-tier bands, high-octane automotive activations and the energy of Las Vegas in one unforgettable day.
Arrive early to take full advantage of everything happening on campus. Please note that parking will be unavailable at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and SEMA Cruise street closures may be in effect. Therefore, early arrival is highly recommended to enjoy the full SEMA Fest experience.
Ticketholders: Want to Upgrade?
While your SEMA Fest ticket gets you into live performances from chart-topping bands and hair-raising automotive demonstrations, it doesn't get you access to the SEMA Show. But it's not too late to change that.
If you purchased a SEMA Fest ticket and now have the itch to check out the aftermarket's premier industry event, you can upgrade your admission to include a ticket to "SEMA Show Friday – Open to the Public," on Friday, November 7, through your Tixr account.
Here's how to upgrade your SEMA Fest ticket to include access to the 2025 SEMA Show:
- Sign in to your Tixr account
- Find and click on your initials, located in the top-right corner of the homepage
- Select "My Events"
- If upgrades are available for your event, you will see the text "Upgrades Available"
- Click "Upgrades Available"
- Choose your new tickets and proceed to checkout
2025 SEMA Fest Fan Details
Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations through the official SEMA Show housing partner, onPeak, to access exclusive rates and benefits at top Las Vegas hotels at compass.onpeak.com/e/63SEM2025HIR/0.
Please note that parking will be unavailable at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and SEMA Cruise street closures may be in effect. Therefore, we highly recommend arriving early to enjoy the whole SEMA Fest experience.
Guests may use nearby off-campus lots (subject to daily fees and availability):
- Piero's Italian Cuisine – 355 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Westgate – 3009 Joe W Brown Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Residence Inn – 3225 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Courtyard Las Vegas – 3275 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- SpringHill Suites – 2989 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Fontainebleau – 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Embassy Suites – 3600 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Oversized vehicle parking inquiries should be directed to each property. Additional nearby parking options may also be found through apps such as Parkopedia and SpotHero.
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This story was originally published on October 21, 2025. Prices subject to change.
