SXSW (South by Southwest) Expo & Activations
Austin Convention Center & Downtown Buyouts
Experiential brand launches, off-site VIP house buyouts, live podcast/broadcast stages, and consumer apps.
From strict union halls at Manhattan’s Javits Center (NRF, Summer Fancy Food, Toy Fair) to high-impact brand activations in Austin (SXSW), get factory-direct California build quality with 0% broker markup.
Click any event below for official show dates, targeted move-in schedules, and itemized booth + drayage budgets.
Austin Convention Center & Downtown Buyouts
Experiential brand launches, off-site VIP house buyouts, live podcast/broadcast stages, and consumer apps.
In-store computer vision, autonomous checkout, inventory RFID/AI, and enterprise retail SaaS.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Teddy bears, plush toys, stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, board games, puzzles, kids gifts, and licensed collectibles.
The top 3 upcoming 2026–2027 trade shows and conventions in New York & Austin, NY / TX include SXSW, NRF Big Show, Toy Fair NY. Each event features verified move-in dates, official general contractor drayage rates, and flat-rate NXT Stage booth rental packages.
| # | Trade Show / Convention | 2026–2027 Dates | Venue | Attendance | Est. 10x10 All-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SXSW (South by Southwest) Expo & Activations | Mar 13–16, 2027 (Creative Industries Expo) | Austin Convention Center & Downtown Buyouts | 75,000+ | ~$8,533 |
| 2 | NRF: Retail’s Big Show | Jan 11–13, 2027 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 40,000+ | ~$11,396 |
| 3 | Toy Fair New York (The Toy Association Flagship Toy, Plush & Play Trade Show) | Feb 20–23, 2027 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 30,000+ | ~$9,800 |
The top 3 upcoming 2026–2027 trade shows and conventions in New York & Austin, NY / TX include SXSW, NRF Big Show, Toy Fair NY. Each event features verified move-in dates, official general contractor drayage rates, and flat-rate NXT Stage booth rental packages.
NXT Stage flat-rate trade show booth rentals for New York & Austin, NY / TX start at $650–$2,450 for a 10x10 booth, $1,250–$3,750 for a 10x20 booth, and $4,800–$6,200 for a 20x20 island booth, including custom NFPA-701 graphics and LED lighting. Custom 20x20 to 50x50+ millwork islands are fabricated directly in our Southern California facility with 0% broker markup.
Javits Center in NYC has the strictest union rules in the US (exhibitors cannot use power tools or set up booths larger than 10x10 without union Carpenters). Adding NXT Stage Turnkey I&D Labor ($950) guarantees a stress-free, compliant Javits move-in.