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Automotive exhibitions in Bulgaria and Serbia

Overview

In early October 2026, the Automobile Salon Varna was scheduled to take place in Bulgaria from October 8 to 11 at the DKS - Varna. The event aimed to showcase the future of mobility with over 40 automotive brands and test drives for more than 35 vehicles, including compact city cars, SUVs, and motorcycles. Prizes such as a new MG ZS and fuel vouchers from Shell were also featured.

Following this, the Galerija Automobila Srbije 2026 opened at Galerija Beograd in Belgrade, Serbia, running from October 15 to October 25. Organized by the MONDO portal, the exhibition showcased more than 80 models, including gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles, as well as motorcycles from BMW Motorrad, Honda, and KTM. A major highlight was the Serbian premiere of Lexus. Other participating global brands included Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Maserati, Toyota, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Kia, Honda, Volvo, Hyundai, BYD, Geely, Renault, Mazda, Škoda, and MINI. Notable displays included the Maserati Grecale and the BMW 740 xDrive, valued at approximately 165,733 euros.

By late October, reports indicated significant public interest in these regional events. In Bulgaria, the Asia Motor Show in Sofia drew over 25,000 visitors to the Inter Expo Center, featuring more than 20 premieres from brands such as BYD, MG, Kia, Xpeng, and Subaru. In Serbia, the Galerija Automobila Srbije recorded over 700,000 visitors during its ten-day run and transitioned to a virtual format through November 27, 2026.

Entities

BMW · Galerija Beograd · Maserati · Galerija Automobila Srbije · Top Mobility

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Automotive exhibitions draw large crowds in Bulgaria and Serbia

    Large-scale automotive shows in Sofia and Belgrade attracted tens of thousands of visitors, showcasing new electric, hybrid, and luxury vehicle models from global manufacturers.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Belgrade hosts Galerija automobila Srbije 2026 exhibition

    The Galerija automobila Srbije 2026 in Belgrade features over 80 vehicle models, ranging from luxury BMW sedans to hybrid SUVs, with visitors showing a strong preference for automatic transmissions.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Galerija Automobila Srbije 2026 opens in Belgrade

    The Galerija Automobila Srbije 2026 exhibition has opened in Belgrade, featuring over 80 vehicle models, including the Serbian premiere of Lexus and luxury highlights like the BMW 740 xDrive.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Automobile Salon Varna 2026 to showcase 40+ car brands

    Automobile Salon Varna 2026 will run from October 8–11, featuring over 40 car brands, 35+ test drives, and various vehicle premieres in Varna, Bulgaria.

Sources

autoblog.rs · dobrudjabg.com · kurir.rs · mondo.rs · moreto.net · mypr.bg · nsuzivo.rs · rtvbap.rs

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history