When and where is Automechanika Johannesburg 2026?

27–29 October 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richards Drive, Halfway House, Midrand.

What are the opening hours?

09:00 to 16:00 on each of the three days.

Trade visitors from the automotive service industry, including workshops, parts distributors, retailers and fleet operators from Sub-Saharan Africa.

How do I register as a visitor?

Register online through the Messe Frankfurt visitor registration page linked from the official site.

Automechanika Johannesburg 2026

Name: Automechanika Johannesburg 2026
Start: 2026-10-27T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-29T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Gallagher Convention Centre

About this event

Automechanika Johannesburg is the South African edition of Messe Frankfurt's Automechanika network of automotive aftermarket fairs. The 11th edition fills Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand for three days with parts makers, distributors, workshop equipment suppliers and service providers presenting to trade visitors from across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Product sectors

The show is organised around the main segments of the automotive service industry.

Parts and components
Accessories and customising
Electronics and systems
Repair and maintenance
Car wash and reconditioning
Management and digital solutions

Who attends

Trade visitors from workshops, fitment centres, parts retailers and distributors, fleet operators, panel beaters and dealers. Exhibitors also show tyres, batteries, lubricants, diagnostic tools, body and paint products and digital workshop technologies.

Part of a global network

Automechanika Johannesburg belongs to Messe Frankfurt's family of 15 Automechanika fairs worldwide, which gives local buyers access to international suppliers and country pavilions.

Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 27-29 Oct 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.