Night Lights Car Meet is rolling back into Long Beach for 2026!
Attendees can expect a lively nighttime car meet built around lighting, style, and a social atmosphere that feels a little different from the usual daytime lineup. The setting leans into the visual side of car culture, with underglow, detailed builds, and an evening crowd helping shape the mood throughout the meet. Rather than feeling like a traditional park-and-show, this one looks more like a hangout built around standout cars, city-night energy, and a shared appreciation for the details that come alive after sunset.
Organized by PENNZOIL, the event also carries added draw as a pre-meet connected to the opening round weekend of Formula Drift’s 2026 season in Long Beach. Giveaways, games, and a few extra surprises are expected to be part of the night, helping round out the experience without pulling focus away from the cars themselves. The move to the Aquarium Garage also suggests a broader turnout and a little more room for the event to grow while keeping the same night-meet appeal.
Set in Long Beach in coastal Los Angeles County, the Aquarium Garage gives the event a downtown-adjacent backdrop that fits its urban nighttime feel. Guests can expect to see a varied lineup of imports, tuner builds, lowered cars, underglow setups, street-driven show builds, and other visually strong entries that suit the event’s after-dark character. With the city setting, larger venue, and connection to a major drift weekend, this is the kind of meet that naturally stands out for enthusiasts who enjoy atmosphere just as much as the lineup itself.
Head out with family and friends and spend the evening around a car meet that leans into lights, style, and a setting that feels made for the night. For those who appreciate tuner culture, strong visuals, and events that carry a little extra energy after dark, Night Lights Car Meet looks like a solid one to keep on the radar.
Night Lights Car Meet – Los Angeles County, California
Date: Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Location: Long Beach Aquarium Garage, 99 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Starts: 6:00 PM
Ends: 10:00 PM
Admission: HERE
Vehicle Registration: HERE
*Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this car show. To learn more contact Night Lights Car Meet organizers HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.
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