Las Vegas, Nevada -- Collision repair professionals heading to Las Vegas this November will have another reason to extend their stay. SEMA Fest is back—and its 2025 musical lineup promises to be as bold as the builds on the show floor.
Organizers announced this week that Queens of the Stone Age, The Black Crowes and Neon Trees will headline the Friday night festival, set for Nov. 7 in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event runs in tandem with the annual SEMA Show and offers a high-energy blend of live music, motorsports demonstrations and custom vehicle displays.
Presented by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), SEMA Fest launched in 2023 as a public-facing addition to the trade-only show. This year’s edition builds on that foundation with a curated mix of rock and alternative acts—aimed at attracting younger audiences while offering longtime attendees a chance to unwind after a packed week of meetings, education sessions and exhibit hall foot traffic.
For collision repairers, the event offers more than just entertainment. Participating brands have the opportunity to showcase vehicles on-site, expanding shop visibility in front of both industry peers and general ticket holders. SEMA Fest also strengthens networking opportunities and offers a new tool for recruitment: early-career technicians may find the blend of music and motorsports especially appealing.
Pre-sale tickets for SEMA Fest open July 16 at semafest.com. Prices start at $65 for general admission.
SEMA Show 2025 runs Nov. 4–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center
