Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia has announced the postponement of Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional automotive aftermarket exhibition. The event, which was originally scheduled to take place from 4–6 May 2026 in Riyadh, will now return in 2027, with revised dates to be announced later.
The decision follows a detailed assessment of the current regional environment, with organisers prioritising the safety, wellbeing, and confidence of exhibitors, partners, and visitors. The move is also aimed at ensuring the event continues to deliver the international scale, quality, and business value associated with the global Automechanika brand.
Commenting on the development, Martyn Cox, Show Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, stated: “This is not a decision we have taken lightly. Automechanika Riyadh has quickly established itself as an important platform for the Saudi automotive aftermarket. However, our responsibility is to bring the industry together in a way that is safe, commercially valuable, and truly international in scale. In the current environment, and with the event only weeks away, this decision ensures we can deliver the strongest possible business outcomes for our exhibitors, partners, and visitors.”
As part of the global Automechanika network, the event plays a critical role in connecting manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and buyers across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing automotive sector. Chris Lee, Portfolio Director – Mobility & Logistics at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, added: “We have taken the decision to focus on returning with a stronger, larger and more impactful event in 2027, one that reflects the ambition of the Saudi market and the strength of the global Automechanika brand.”
Despite the postponement, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the development of Automechanika Riyadh and to supporting the Kingdom’s automotive aftermarket growth in line with Vision 2030. Further details regarding the 2027 edition will be announced in due course.
