Geneva International Auto Show Ends After 119 Years

The iconic motor show is canceled permanently due to low participation and industry challenges, but its Qatar edition will continue.

The Geneva International Motor Show first took place in 1905 and became a major event in the automotive industry.
The show faced a decline in interest from manufacturers and visitors, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2024 edition saw only 37 exhibitors and 168,000 visitors, a significant drop from pre-pandemic numbers.
Organizers cited competition from Paris and Munich shows and high investment costs as reasons for the cancellation.
The Geneva International Motor Show Qatar will hold its next edition in Doha in November 2025.