Best Media & Entertainment Trade Shows in the United States
145 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 145 Media & Entertainment trade shows in the United States with editions in 2026 & 2029. Together they host an estimated 25,746 exhibitors, led by Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (an estimated 2,021 exhibitors). Leading host venues include EVENT PERIOD All General Sessions Exhibition Hall, Expo Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Events run across 33 regions including Alabama, Arizona and Arkansas.
What counts as a Media & Entertainment trade show: Media & Entertainment trade shows cover commercial content from production to distribution — film, cinema, TV, broadcast and radio, audiovisual and audio, multimedia and animation, plus publishing, press and social media.
Top Media & Entertainment trade shows in United States
Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest
19 Nov 2026~2,021 exhibitorsNAMM
26–30 Jan 20271,455 exhibitorsIAAPA Home
16–20 Nov 20261,305 exhibitorsWorld of Concrete
19–21 Jan 20271,187 exhibitorsDigiMarCon South 2027
12–13 May 2027~1,000 exhibitorsDigiMarCon Great Lakes Detroit
26–27 May 2027~1,000 exhibitorsDigiMarCon Silicon Valley 2026
16–17 Jun 2028~1,000 exhibitorsInfoComm 2027
12–18 Jun 2027823 exhibitorsL.E/Miami
7–10 Jun 2027~670 exhibitorsMEGACON Orlando
20–23 May 2027~658 exhibitors
Upcoming Media & Entertainment trade shows in United States
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IAAPA HomeFlagship16 Nov 2026Orlando, US16 Nov 2026Orlando, US1,305Fact
World of ConcreteFlagship19 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US19 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US1,187Fact
NAMMFlagship26 Jan 2027Anaheim, US26 Jan 2027Anaheim, US1,455Fact
Global Gaming ExpoFlagship30 Sep 2027Las Vegas, US30 Sep 2027Las Vegas, US340Fact
Horse World ExpoInternational4 Mar 2027Harrisburg, US4 Mar 2027Harrisburg, US328Fact
Seatrade Cruise GlobalInternational5 Apr 2027Miami Beach, US5 Apr 2027Miami Beach, US629Fact
InfoComm 2027International12 Jun 2027Orlando, US12 Jun 2027Orlando, US823Fact
MJBiz ConferenceInternational1 Dec 2026Las Vegas, US1 Dec 2026Las Vegas, US410Fact
Ocala Kids FestInternational13 Nov 2026Ocala, US13 Nov 2026Ocala, US112Fact
ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF)International15 Apr 2027New York City, US15 Apr 2027New York City, US180Fact
StreamTV Show 2027International3 Aug 2027Aurora, US3 Aug 2027Aurora, US164Fact
Florida SuperconNational9 Jul 2027Miami Beach, US9 Jul 2027Miami Beach, US399Fact
Vans Warped Tour OrlandoInternational14 Nov 2026Orlando, US14 Nov 2026Orlando, US56Fact
Pacific Crest Trail DaysInternational20 Aug 2027Cascade Locks, US20 Aug 2027Cascade Locks, US278Fact
MEGACON OrlandoInternational20 May 2027Orlando, US20 May 2027Orlando, US658Estimate
Anime Expo 2026National2 Jul 2027Los Angeles, US2 Jul 2027Los Angeles, US287Fact
Bloomsburg FairInternational3 Oct 2027Bloomsburg, US3 Oct 2027Bloomsburg, US617Estimate
Art Basel Miami BeachInternational4 Dec 2026Miami Beach, US4 Dec 2026Miami Beach, US240Fact
GSCCInternational18 Jul 2027Duluth, US18 Jul 2027Duluth, US23Fact
Rocky Mountain International Audio FestFlagship19 Nov 2026Aurora, US19 Nov 2026Aurora, US2,021Estimate
Sand Sports Super ShowRegional18 Sep 2027Costa Mesa, US18 Sep 2027Costa Mesa, US329Fact
Rock 'n' Roll ManilaInternational29 Nov 2026Manila, US29 Nov 2026Manila, US35Estimate
SJFInternational21 Apr 2027Panama City Beach, US21 Apr 2027Panama City Beach, US13Fact
Licensing ExpoRegional18 May 2027Las Vegas, US18 May 2027Las Vegas, US248Fact
GBTA ConventionRegional2 Aug 2027San Diego, US2 Aug 2027San Diego, US154Fact
The A3 Business ForumInternational18 Jan 2027Orlando, US18 Jan 2027Orlando, US27Estimate
Origins Game FairNational9 Jun 2027Columbus, US9 Jun 2027Columbus, US444Estimate
Tucson Comic-ConNational4 Sep 2027Tucson, US4 Sep 2027Tucson, US488Estimate
Digiday Publishing SummitNational14 Sep 2027Miami, US14 Sep 2027Miami, US451Estimate
Nugget Rib Cook Off 2026International2 Sep 2028Sparks, US2 Sep 2028Sparks, US18Estimate
CESFlagship6 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US6 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US24Estimate
DIGIMARCON West 2027National14 Apr 2027San Diego, US14 Apr 2027San Diego, US61Fact
DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest SeattleNational6 May 2027Seattle, US6 May 2027Seattle, US60Fact
AES Show 2026: NashvilleRegional1 Nov 2026Nashville, US1 Nov 2026Nashville, US71Fact
Halloween & Party Expo 2027Regional11 Jan 2027New Orleans, US11 Jan 2027New Orleans, US75Fact
Springfest Ocean City MD: Music, Food, & CraftsSmall22 Apr 2027Ocean City, US22 Apr 2027Ocean City, US31Fact
FAN EXPO DallasNational11 Jun 2027Dallas TX, US11 Jun 2027Dallas TX, US249Estimate
Vans Warped Tour D.CSmall19 Jun 2027Washington, US19 Jun 2027Washington, US32Fact
Butternut Creek FestivalRegional17 Jul 2027Blairsville, US17 Jul 2027Blairsville, US76Fact
Broadband Communities Summit 2027Regional21 Jul 2027Houston, US21 Jul 2027Houston, US51Fact
Dragon ConRegional16 Aug 2027Atlanta, US16 Aug 2027Atlanta, US100Fact
Reapercon 2026Small2 Sep 2027Denton, US2 Sep 2027Denton, US35Fact
Taste of MadisonRegional5 Sep 2027Madison, US5 Sep 2027Madison, US59Fact
TECHSPO Technology ExpoInternational9 Sep 2027Salt Lake City, US9 Sep 2027Salt Lake City, US22Fact
TechExpoRegional1 Oct 2027Atlanta, US1 Oct 2027Atlanta, US253Fact
DigiMarCon Las Vegas 2026National4 Nov 2026Las Vegas, US4 Nov 2026Las Vegas, US60Estimate
DigiMarCon Rocky Mountains 2026National12 Nov 2026Denver, US12 Nov 2026Denver, US61Estimate
DigiMarCon California 2026National14 Apr 2027Hollywood, US14 Apr 2027Hollywood, US61Estimate
DigiMarCon Gulf Coast 2026National29 Apr 2027Houston, US29 Apr 2027Houston, US60Estimate
DigiMarCon Texas 2026National29 Apr 2027Houston, US29 Apr 2027Houston, US61Estimate
DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2027National6 May 2027Seattle, US6 May 2027Seattle, US61Estimate
DigiMarCon New England 2026National12 May 2027Boston, US12 May 2027Boston, US61Estimate
MomoConInternational27 May 2027Atlanta, US27 May 2027Atlanta, US
CEDIA ExpoRegional7 Sep 2027Las Vegas, US7 Sep 2027Las Vegas, US305Estimate
Logan County FairSmall31 Oct 2026Lincoln, US31 Oct 2026Lincoln, US10Fact
Enterprise ConnectSmall15 Mar 2027Las Vegas NV, US15 Mar 2027Las Vegas NV, US20Fact
Pintastic Pinball & Game Room ExpoSmall8 Apr 2027Marlborough, US8 Apr 2027Marlborough, US22Fact
Anime CentralNational14 May 2027Rosemont, US14 May 2027Rosemont, US23Estimate
WonderFest USASmall5 Jun 2027Louisville, US5 Jun 2027Louisville, US23Fact
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots FestivalSmall11 Jun 2027Palisade, US11 Jun 2027Palisade, US20Fact
Anime Midwest, Chicago's favorite anime conSmall2 Jul 2027Rosemont, US2 Jul 2027Rosemont, US26Fact
Indiana's oldest volunteer-run science fiction and fantasy convention!Small10 Jul 2027Indianapolis, US10 Jul 2027Indianapolis, US21Fact
the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IllinoisSmall15 Jul 2027St. Charles, US15 Jul 2027St. Charles, US32Fact
Reynoldsburg Tomato FestivalRegional30 Jul 2027Reynoldsburg, US30 Jul 2027Reynoldsburg, US111Fact
McHenry County Fair 2026Small4 Aug 2027Woodstock, US4 Aug 2027Woodstock, US46Fact
Gen ConNational5 Aug 2027Indianapolis, US5 Aug 2027Indianapolis, US26Estimate
Charlestown Seafood FestivalSmall7 Aug 2027Charlestown, US7 Aug 2027Charlestown, US11Fact
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon FestivalRegional1 May 2027Foley, US1 May 2027Foley, US149Estimate
36th Annual Okatoma FestivalRegional3 May 2027Collins, US3 May 2027Collins, US105Estimate
All Wireless & Prepaid Expo 2026Regional18 Aug 2027Las Vegas, US18 Aug 2027Las Vegas, US132Estimate
DigiMarCon Southern California 2026National17 Nov 2026San Diego, US17 Nov 2026San Diego, US60Estimate
DigiMarCon South 2027National12 May 2027Houston, US12 May 2027Houston, US1,000Estimate
DigiMarCon North Texas DallasNational13 May 2027North Texas (Dallas area), US13 May 2027North Texas (Dallas area), US60Estimate
DigiMarCon Chicago 2026National19 May 2027Chicago, US19 May 2027Chicago, US60Estimate
DigiMarCon Great Lakes DetroitNational26 May 2027Detroit, US26 May 2027Detroit, US1,000Estimate
DigiMarCon Rocky Mountains AuroraNational17 Jun 2027Denver, US17 Jun 2027Denver, US60Estimate
DigiMarCon Silicon Valley 2026National16 Jun 2028San Francisco, US16 Jun 2028San Francisco, US1,000Estimate
Industry Day At The RangeRegional17 Jan 2027las vegas, US17 Jan 2027las vegas, US200Estimate
SXSW Conference & FestivalsSmall15 Mar 2027Austin, US15 Mar 2027Austin, US37Estimate
Parker County Peach Festival InformationSmall10 Jul 2027Weatherford, US10 Jul 2027Weatherford, US43Estimate
Montana International Choral FestivalInternational28 Jul 2027Missoula, US28 Jul 2027Missoula, US38Estimate
Sherman TheaterSmall5 Sep 2027Stroudsburg, US5 Sep 2027Stroudsburg, US55Estimate
Woody Guthrie Folk FestivalRegional12 Jun 2028Okemah, US12 Jun 2028Okemah, US93Estimate
Alexander County OnlineSmall2 May 2027Taylorsville, US2 May 2027Taylorsville, US49Fact
Cine Gear ExpoRegional5 Jun 2027Universal City (Los Angeles), US5 Jun 2027Universal City (Los Angeles), US180Fact
July 13-18, 2026Small13 Jul 2027Charlotte, US13 Jul 2027Charlotte, US12Fact
Vans Warped Tour Long BeachSmall24 Jul 2027Long Beach, US24 Jul 2027Long Beach, US50Fact
Boeing Seafair Air Show 2026National2 Aug 2027Seattle, US2 Aug 2027Seattle, US13Estimate
Virginia Scottish Games HomeSmall5 Sep 2027The Plains, US5 Sep 2027The Plains, US12Fact
TwitchConSmall13 Nov 2026San Diego, US13 Nov 2026San Diego, US10Estimate
Tri-State Sign AssociationRegional31 Mar 2027Quapaw, US31 Mar 2027Quapaw, US175Estimate
L.E/MiamiNational7 Jun 2027Miami Beach, US7 Jun 2027Miami Beach, US670Estimate
The Cedar County FairSmall14 Jul 2027Tipton, US14 Jul 2027Tipton, US23Estimate
Kendall County FairgroundsSmall30 Jul 2027Yorkville, US30 Jul 2027Yorkville, US15Estimate
Texas Association of Broadcasters #TABShowSmall6 Aug 2027Round Rock, US6 Aug 2027Round Rock, US105Estimate
Northalsted Market DaysRegional10 Aug 2027Chicago, US10 Aug 2027Chicago, US250Estimate
South Mountain FairSmall12 Aug 2027South Mountain, US12 Aug 2027South Mountain, US22Estimate
Frankfort Fall FestivalRegional2 Sep 2027Frankfort, US2 Sep 2027Frankfort, US300Estimate
Wisconsin Scottish Inc / Wisconsin Highland GamesSmall4 Sep 2027Waukesha, US4 Sep 2027Waukesha, US21Estimate
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
Frequently asked questions
How many Media & Entertainment trade shows are there in the United States?
Event Scout currently tracks 145 Media & Entertainment trade shows in the United States, with editions in 2026 & 2029.
When is Media & Entertainment trade-show season in the United States?
By start date, most tracked Media & Entertainment trade shows in the United States run in July and May.
What is the largest Media & Entertainment trade show in the United States?
Measured by estimated exhibitor count, the largest tracked event is Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest, with an estimated 2,021 exhibitors.
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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