2026 First Look for Charity | Chicago Auto Show
Friday, February 6, 2026
7-11 P.M.
The 2026 First Look for Charity event gives Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago supporters an exclusive opportunity to experience the Chicago Auto Show before it opens to the public, all while making a meaningful impact on the youth we serve.
Guests are invited to join us in our private hospitality suite for unlimited drinks and hors d’oeuvres before the Auto Show floor opens.
First Look for Charity is held at McCormick Place
and black-tie attire is mandatory.
Your $325 ticket includes the following:
- Early access to the Chicago Auto Show before it opens to the public
- An up-close look at more than 1,000 new vehicles and classic favorites
- Exclusive entry to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago’s private hospitality suite before the show floor opens
- Unlimited wine, beer, champagne, and a variety of gourmet food stations
- A chance to win a brand-new car!
New for 2026: all First Look for Charity tickets will be fully digital, with QR-code tickets delivered directly to attendees’ email inboxes.
Please bring your mobile device to the gala and present your digital QR-code ticket(s) at the door for scanning and entry. The number below the QR code on your digital ticket will also serve as your raffle entry for the new vehicle giveaway.
For additional information, please contact Angel Moore at amoore@bgcc.org or visit the First Look Chicago Auto Show website.