About this Event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-charity-preview-single-ticket-tickets-1680383435089?aff=oddtdtcreator
Single ticket orders from this page will be cancelled. Please click on the link above to order a single Charity Preview ticket.
Be a part of the excitement on the hottest night this January!
Enjoy the first views of the spectacular 2026 Detroit Auto Show at Charity Preview. This is your opportunity to be a part of one of the most exclusive, high-profile events in Detroit. Proceeds from the event directly benefit a wide range of children’s charities. Funds raised will support services for children of all ages from birth to 18.
- Star-studded Charity Preview benefits six local children’s charities and has raised over $125 million
- International superstar and five-time GRAMMY Award nominee Robin Thicke to headline Charity Preview on Jan. 16, 2026
- Legendary Detroit artist and cultural icon Trick Trick to deliver special performance
- “Fab Five” legend and NBA star Jalen Rose to emcee gala
- Detroit native DJ Rimarkable to remix Detroit-inspired soundtrack
“While Charity Preview is an incredible night with international superstars and local legends, it also provides the first look at the newest, most innovative vehicles in the world,” Detroit Auto Show Executive Director Sam Klemet said. “Attendees will be among the first to see, touch and even ride in the cars that are shaping the future of mobility. The evening truly reflects Detroit’s unique ability to combine automotive excellence, cultural pride and community impact.”
Date and Location
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Huntington Place, Detroit, MI
Charity Preview Schedule of Events
The Detroit Auto Show has announced an expanded Charity Preview schedule:
- 5 – 9 p.m. – Auto show floor open
- 5:30 p.m. – Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Huntington Place on Main Floor Stage with Jalen Rose, gala emcee
- 6 p.m. - DJ Rimarkable set
- 7:45 p.m. - Trick Trick performance
- 8 p.m. - Robin Thicke performance
Ticket Pricing
Tickets – $400 each/$700 per pair
$390 of each $400 ticket purchased is tax-deductible. $340 of each $350 ticket purchased is tax-deductible. Please consult with your accountant.
Charity Preview is Presented by Auto Hauler Exchange, and WXYZ-TV Channel 7 is the Official Television Partner of the event.
Please select which charity you would like to support during the purchase process. You can select multiple charities with your order count( 1 ticket for Detroit Pal, 1 ticket For Boys & Girls Club as an example)
Beneficiaries for this year’s Charity Preview Presented by Auto Hauler Exchange include:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
- The Children’s Center
- The Children’s Foundation
- Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund
- Detroit PAL
- University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
All ticket sales are final; tickets are non-refundable.
https://detroitautoshow.com/ticket-terms-and-conditions/
Please email [email protected] if you need assistance.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Huntington Place, 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, United States
USD 350.00
