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Explore 2026–2027 Trade Show Directory, Cost Comparison & Exhibitor FAQs100+ US Shows • 8 Cities • 5 FAQs ▼

Traditional Exhibit Brokers vs. NXT Stage AI Platform

Feature / Cost FactorTraditional Exhibit BrokerNXT Stage AI Platform
Booth Pricing Transparency✕ Hidden — requires 3–5 days of sales calls✓ Published online ($650–$5,600 flat rates + custom estimator)
Venue & Drayage Forecasting✕ Not included — surprise Freeman/GES bills at the show✓ AI calculates floor space, union drayage & electrical upfront
Pricing Structure✕ Subcontracted with 40%–55% middleman agency markup✓ Direct transparent pricing at 0% broker markup
3D CAD Pre-Flight Render✕ Requires a signed retainer or $500–$1,500 deposit✓ Free 72-hour 3D CAD render included with every quote

Popular 2026–2027 North American Trade Shows & Cost Guides

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Las Vegas, NV • Jan 6–9, 2027
CES — CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
Las Vegas / Orlando, NV / FL • Mar 9–12, 2027
HIMSS — HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition
San Francisco, CA • Apr 26–29, 2027
RSA Conference — RSA Conference (RSAC)
Austin, TX • Mar 13–16, 2027 (Creative Industries Expo)
SXSW — SXSW (South by Southwest) Expo & Activations
Anaheim, CA • Mar 4–6, 2027
Expo West — Natural Products Expo West
Las Vegas, NV • Apr 18–21, 2027
NAB Show — NAB Show (National Association of Broadcasters)
Las Vegas, NV • Sep 27–29, 2027
PACK EXPO Las Vegas — PACK EXPO Las Vegas — Las Vegas Packaging & Processing Trade Show
Las Vegas, NV • Nov 3–6, 2026
SEMA — SEMA Show
Las Vegas, NV • Oct 26–29, 2026
Money20/20 — Money20/20 USA
Las Vegas, NV • Mar 23–25, 2027
Shoptalk — Shoptalk
Vancouver, BC • May 26–29, 2027
Web Summit NA — Web Summit Vancouver (formerly Collision Toronto)
New York, NY • Jan 11–13, 2027
NRF Big Show — NRF: Retail’s Big Show
Las Vegas, NV • Mar 7–10, 2027
ASD Market Week — ASD Market Week (Consumer Goods, Mobile Accessories & Wholesale)
Chicago, IL • Mar 7–9, 2027
Inspired Home Show — The Inspired Home Show (IHA — Consumer & Housewares)
Las Vegas, NV • Oct 6–8, 2027
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show — Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
Los Angeles, CA • Jan 18–20, 2027 (Winter Market)
LA Market Week — LA Market Week & Gift/Lifestyle Showcase (CMC)
Los Angeles & San Diego, CA • May 6, 2027 (LA Convention Center)
Small Business Expo SoCal — Small Business Expo (Los Angeles / San Diego / Anaheim)
Anaheim, CA • Feb 3–5, 2027
MD&M West — MD&M West (Medical Design & Manufacturing) & WestPack Anaheim
Anaheim, CA • Jan 21–23, 2027
The NAMM Show — The NAMM Show (Global Music, Pro Audio, Live Sound & Event Technology Trade Show)
Anaheim, CA • Mar 16–18, 2027
IPC APEX EXPO — IPC APEX EXPO (Electronics Manufacturing, PCB Fabrication & EMS Trade Show)
Anaheim, CA • May 12–13, 2027
Space Tech Expo USA — Space Tech Expo USA (Aerospace, Satellite, Launch & Space Supply Chain Trade Show)
Anaheim, CA • Apr 14–15, 2027
SoCal Facilities Expo — Southern California Facilities, Construction & PropTech Expo
Las Vegas, NV • May 5–6, 2027
White Label Expo — White Label World Expo & Retail Supply Chain (Las Vegas)
Las Vegas, NV • Jan 19–22, 2027
SHOT Show — NSSF SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show)
Anaheim, CA • May 14–16, 2027
CDA Presents Anaheim — CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry (Anaheim)
Las Vegas, NV • Aug 18–20, 2027
SUPERZOO — SUPERZOO (North America Pet Retail Trade Show)
Las Vegas, NV • Jul 13–15, 2027
Cosmoprof Las Vegas — Cosmoprof North America (Las Vegas)
Las Vegas, NV • Feb 9–11, 2027
MAGIC Las Vegas — MAGIC Las Vegas (Apparel, Footwear & Fashion Accessories Trade Show)

Turnkey Trade Show Booth Rentals & Custom Millwork

Compare All 14 Turnkey Booth Rentals →
10x10$650 RENT
The NXT PopUp 10x10
Quick-Assembly Pop-Up Frame + Wrinkle-Free Fabric Wall • 72 lbs
10x10$1,150 RENT
The NXT Base 10x10
2.25" Insulated MDF/Foam SIP Walls + Interlocking Flush Hardware • 510 lbs
10x10$1,300 RENT
The NXT Plus 10x10
Reinforced 2.25" Solid SIP Walls + Built-In 50" TV Mount • 520 lbs
10x10$1,450 RENT
The NXT Corner Retail 10x10
Open-Corner 10'×8' L-Wall (1'+4'+4'+1' Backwall) + 4 Retail Shelves • 465 lbs
10x10$1,550 RENT
The NXT Glow 10x10
10' LED-Lit Wall (4'+2'+4' Panels) + Shaped 4' Angled Side Wings • 510 lbs
10x20$1,200 RENT
The NXT PopUp Plus 10x20
20ft Quick-Assembly Pop-Up Frame + Stretch Fabric Wall • 134 lbs
10x20$2,950 RENT
The NXT Pro 10x20
20ft Solid 2.25" SIP Walls + Product Shelves + Dual TV Mounts • 755 lbs
10x20$3,150 RENT
The NXT Ultra 10x20
20ft Solid 2.25" SIP Walls + 4' × 4' Walk-In Lockable Storage Room • 725 lbs
10x20$3,350 RENT
The NXT Executive Lounge 10x20
20'×8' Modular Backwall (1'+4'+4'+2'+4'+4'+1') + 8' Lounge Divider + Stepped Wings • 760 lbs
10x20$3,550 RENT
The NXT Glow Pro 10x20
Six 8' × 3'4" LED Illuminated Modules (20'×8') + Two 8'×4' Return Wings • 690 lbs
10x20$3,750 RENT
The NXT Max 10x20
Five 8'×4' Modular SIP Bays: 4'×4' Walk-In Closet + 16' Shelving & TV Backwall • 825 lbs
20x20$4,200 RENT
The NXT Pinwheel 20x20
4' × 4' × 8' Center Storage Closet + Four 8' × 4' Radiating Wing Panels + 4 Counters • 1010 lbs
20x20$5,200 RENT
The NXT Island 20x20
360° Open Island + Four 8' × 4' Demo Stations + Center Lounge • 1070 lbs
20x20$6,200 RENT
The NXT Summit VIP Island 20x20
Enclosed 8' × 8' × 8' Center Conference Room (Eight 8' × 4' Panels) + 4 Corner Demo Kiosks • 1300 lbs
20x20–50x50+~$28–$36/SQ.FT.
Custom California Millwork Islands
Double-Decks, VIP Lounges & Rigged Signs

Custom Print & Display Supplies — Yours to Keep ($115–$1,250)

Compare All 35 Purchased Display Supplies (15% Bundle Discount) →
SEG Lightboxes & Walls$165 BUY
3ft SEG Fabric Stand
36" W × 90" H × 1.6" D
SEG Lightboxes & Walls$475 BUY
10ft SEG Fabric Display
118" W × 90" H × 1.6" D
SEG Lightboxes & Walls$895 BUY
20ft SEG Fabric Wall
236" W × 89" H × 1.6" D
SEG Lightboxes & Walls$1190 BUY
8ft Backlit SEG Lightbox
94" W × 89" H × 12" D
SEG Lightboxes & Walls$1250 BUY
10ft Backlit SEG Wall
118" W × 90" H × 4.7" D
Banner Stands & Backdrops$525 BUY
Straight Tension Fabric Wall
116" W × 90" H (Available in 8ft, 10ft & 20ft)
Banner Stands & Backdrops$465 BUY
Curved Tension Fabric Wall
114" W × 89" H × 24" Curved Depth (6ft, 8ft or 10ft)
Banner Stands & Backdrops$615 BUY
Velcro Pop-Up Fabric Wall
118" W × 89" H × 12" D (8ft or 10ft Accordion Frame)
Podiums & LED Lights$425 BUY
Hard-Case Podium & Wrap
37" W × 37" H × 20" D (Assembled Counter)
Banner Stands & Backdrops$125 BUY
33"×81" Deluxe Retractable
33" W × 81" H (Single-Sided or Double-Sided)
Banner Stands & Backdrops$89 BUY
Standard Retractable Stand
33" W × 81" H (Also in 23"×66", 24"×81" & 47"×81")
Banner Stands & Backdrops$165 BUY
SD Wide Retractable (36"–60")
36" W × 92" H (Also available in 48"×92" & 60"×92")
Banner Stands & Backdrops$210 BUY
36"×90" Fabric Totem Stand
36" W × 90" H (Also available in 48" W × 90" H)
Banner Stands & Backdrops$55 BUY
X-Stand / Tabletop Banner
24" W × 63" H X-Stand (Also 32"×71" & 11.5"×17.5" Tabletop)
Custom Table Covers$125 BUY
Box-Fitted Table Cover
6ft (72"L) or 8ft (96"L) × 30"W × 29"H (3-Sided or 4-Sided)
Custom Table Covers$115 BUY
Classic Draped Table Throw
Available in 4ft (48"L), 6ft (72"L) & 8ft (96"L) • 3-Sided or 4-Sided
Custom Table Covers$195 BUY
Stretch Spandex Table Cover
6ft (72"L) or 8ft (96"L) × 30"W × 29"H (Contoured Stretch)
Custom Table Covers$145 BUY
Round Cocktail Table Cover
30"–36" Round × 42" Bar Height or 30" Standard Height
Custom Table Covers$49 BUY
Custom Table Runner
24"W, 30"W, 36"W or 60"W × 84"L (+ Optional Solid Throw Combo)
Podiums & LED Lights$185 BUY
2× C-Clamp LED Lights
19" Arm Reach × 5.5" Wide LED Head (Set of 2)
Banner Stands & Backdrops$285 BUY
10'×8' Step & Repeat Wall
10'×8' (120"×96") • Also Adjustable to 8'×8' & 9'×8'
Custom Event Tents & Flags$560 BUY
Custom Event Tent (10x10–10x20)
10'×10' (Also in 10'×15' & 10'×20' + Full/Half Walls)
Custom Event Tents & Flags$115 BUY
Feather / Teardrop Flag Kit
9ft, 10.5ft, 14ft or 18ft (Single-Sided or Double-Sided)
Custom Event Tents & Flags$155 BUY
Rectangle Blade Flag Kit
8.5ft (Small), 11.8ft (Medium) or 15ft (Large) • Single or Double-Sided
SEG Lightboxes & Walls$85 BUY
Wall-Mount SEG Frame Kit
24"×36", 36"×48" or 48"×72" (Matte Black Anodized SEG Frame)
Custom Event Tents & Flags$135 BUY
Signicade Deluxe A-Frame
24" W × 36" H Graphic Panels (White/Black Signicade or Metal Frame)
Banner Stands & Backdrops$79 BUY
Custom Hanging Banner
3'×6', 4'×8' or 4'×10' (13oz Vinyl, 18oz Blockout or 9oz Dye-Sub Fabric)
Booth Swag & Staff Apparel$210 BUY
Custom Staff Embroidered Polos
6-Pack Staff Kit (Assorted S–3XL • Left-Chest Embroidery)
Booth Swag & Staff Apparel$325 BUY
Custom Event Crew & Promo Tees
25-Pack Custom Tees (4.2oz Airlume Combed Ring-Spun Cotton)
Booth Swag & Staff Apparel$345 BUY
Custom Canvas Event Tote Bags
50-Pack Canvas Totes (15" W × 16" H • 10oz Heavy Cotton Canvas)
Booth Swag & Staff Apparel$425 BUY
20oz Custom Insulated Tumblers
25-Pack 20oz Double-Wall Stainless Tumblers w/ Slider Lid
Booth Swag & Staff Apparel$240 BUY
Custom Embroidered Hats & Caps
12-Pack Custom Embroidered Caps (Structured 6-Panel Snapback or Dad Cap)
Booth Swag & Staff Apparel$465 BUY
Custom VIP & Staff Fleece Hoodies
12-Pack Custom Fleece Hoodies (8.5oz Ring-Spun Cotton/Poly Fleece • S–3XL)
Booth Swag & Staff Apparel$145 BUY
Custom Swag Cinch Packs & Lanyards
50-Pack Custom Event Swag Cinch Packs or 3/4" × 36" Dye-Sub Lanyards
Booth Swag & Staff Apparel$295 BUY
Custom Hardcover VIP Notebooks
25-Pack 5.5" × 8.5" Soft-Touch Hardcover Journals (160 Lined Ivory Pages)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to exhibit at a trade show in North America?

Total trade show exhibiting costs consist of 4 main components: (1) Raw convention floor space ($32–$58 per sq. ft. on average, or $3,200–$5,800 for a 10x10 booth), (2) Trade show booth hardware and custom printed graphics ($650–$1,100 for a 10x10, $1,200–$3,200 for a 10x20, or $5,600 for a 20x20 island from NXT Stage), (3) Venue drayage/material handling and electrical drops ($850–$3,800 depending on Freeman/GES rates), and (4) Turnkey round-trip freight and Installation & Dismantle (I&D) labor ($1,250–$2,200).

What is the difference between NXT Stage booth rentals and purchased displays & event swag?

NXT Stage modular structural booths ($650–$5,600 across 10x10, 10x20, and 20x20 footprints) are turnkey booth rentals, whereas our 35 custom displays, signage, and booth swag items ($39–$2,580 — including 8ft, 10ft, and 20ft LED backlit SEG lightboxes, slim SEG walls, tension fabric backdrops, hard-case podium counters, retractable banner stands, dye-sublimated table covers, custom event tents, feather flags, and branded booth swag & staff apparel packs) are for purchase (yours to keep and reuse across future shows). Bundling 2 or more items in Step 2 unlocks an automatic 15% multi-item discount.

How do I choose the best trade show for my product or industry?

Use the NXT Stage AI Trade Show Finder above to search by your product category, target buyer persona (Retail & Wholesale, Enterprise B2B, Healthcare, CPG, Consumer Tech, or Government), target city (Las Vegas, Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Chicago, New York, Austin), and all-in budget. Every trade show in our directory includes verified show dates, targeted exhibitor move-in schedules, and floor space rates.

What is included in a flat-rate NXT Stage trade show booth rental?

Every NXT Stage flat-rate trade show booth package ($650–$5,600) is priced with 0% broker markup and includes structural aluminum or SIP modular wall architecture, custom dye-sublimated tension fabric or direct-print graphics, commercial LED exhibit lighting, reception counter options, and a 72-hour 3D CAD pre-flight proof.

Do you build custom trade show exhibits and 20x20 or 30x30 island booths?

Yes. In addition to flat-rate 10x10, 10x20, and 20x20 rental packages, we engineer bespoke custom trade show exhibits, double-deck structures, private VIP conference rooms, overhead rigged hanging signs, LED video walls, custom sampling bars, and heavy-duty retail display shelving shipped directly to any North American convention center.

What is trade show drayage and how does turnkey I&D labor work?

Trade show drayage (material handling) is the fee charged by the official general service contractor (such as Freeman or GES) to move your exhibit crates from the convention center loading dock to your booth space and store empty crates during the show. NXT Stage lightweight modular and custom millwork systems are engineered to minimize drayage weight, and our turnkey field crews handle full union-compliant Installation & Dismantle (I&D) so your team simply arrives and sells.