LA Market WeekJan 18–20, 2027 (Winter Market)
LA Market Week & Gift/Lifestyle Showcase (CMC)
Move-In: 2027-01-17
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$4,295
LOS ANGELES, CAMODERATE UNION
Calculate Los Angeles Convention Center Drayage →Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC — South & West Halls)
Downtown LA convention center hosting LA Auto Show, Anime Expo,Abilities Expo, and California B2B trade shows.
UNION & BUILDING TELEMETRYModerate Union
LABOR JURISDICTIONCarpenters Local 803 & IBEW Local 11
CEILING CLEARANCESouth Hall: 36 ft • West Hall: 36 ft • Concourse Hall: 17 ft
DRAYAGE ESTIMATE~$180 per 100 lbs (CWT)
VENUE ADDRESS1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
EXHIBITOR DIY SETUP & MARSHALING RULES
Union Jurisdiction & Dock Rules at Los Angeles Convention Center
- DIY Exhibitor Setup Rule: Company employees may hand-carry and set up tool-free 10x10 and 10x20 fabric displays, banner stands, and table covers via designated POV unloading zones.
- Marshaling Yard & Dock Protocol: Direct local Southern California delivery from NXT Stage to Pico Blvd / LA Live Way loading docks eliminates interstate LTL carrier surcharges.
- Ceiling Height & Hanging Sign Limits: South Hall: 36 ft • West Hall: 36 ft • Concourse Hall: 17 ft
SLASH DRAYAGE WITH TOOL-FREE DISPLAYS
Lightweight Purchased Displays & Turnkey Rentals
Avoid $1,500+ union drayage bills at Los Angeles Convention Center with tool-free purchased displays (yours to keep) or turnkey rental booths:
- 3ft SEG Fabric Stand (14 lbs — $165 Buy & Keep) →
- 10ft SEG Fabric Display (34 lbs — $475 Buy & Keep) →
- 20ft SEG Fabric Wall (64 lbs — $895 Buy & Keep) →
- 8ft Backlit SEG Lightbox (48 lbs — $1190 Buy & Keep) →
- 10ft Backlit SEG Wall (56 lbs — $1250 Buy & Keep) →
- Straight Tension Fabric Wall (26 lbs — $525 Buy & Keep) →
- The NXT PopUp 10x10 (10x10 Turnkey Rental — $650) →
- The NXT Base 10x10 (10x10 Turnkey Rental — $1,150) →
Upcoming 2026–2027 Trade Shows in Los Angeles, CA
Small Business Expo SoCalMay 6, 2027 (LA Convention Center)
Small Business Expo (Los Angeles / San Diego / Anaheim)
Move-In: 2027-05-05
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$4,515
CA Restaurant ShowAug 8–10, 2027
California Restaurant Show (Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo)
Move-In: 2027-08-06
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$7,025
Adobe MAXOct 18–20, 2027
Adobe MAX (The Creativity, Design, Video & Digital Media Conference)
Move-In: 2027-10-16
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$8,655
LA Comic ConOct 2–4, 2027
Los Angeles Comic Con (Gaming, Anime, Pop Culture & Merch Convention)
Move-In: 2027-10-01
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$7,080
Anime Expo LAJul 1–4, 2027
Anime Expo (AX) Los Angeles — North America Anime, Manga & Pop Culture Expo
Move-In: 2027-06-30
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$7,653
TECHSPO SoCalApr 8–9, 2027
TECHSPO Los Angeles & San Diego (Regional B2B Tech, SaaS, MarTech & Mobile Expo)
Move-In: 2027-04-07
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$4,725
Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles Convention CenterShow 3 FAQs ▾
Can I set up my own 10x10 or 10x20 trade show booth at Los Angeles Convention Center?
Company employees may hand-carry and set up tool-free 10x10 and 10x20 fabric displays, banner stands, and table covers via designated POV unloading zones. Primary labor jurisdiction at Los Angeles Convention Center is Carpenters Local 803 & IBEW Local 11 (Moderate Union). For larger 20x20 island builds or hands-free installation, NXT Stage provides full union-compliant turnkey Installation & Dismantle (I&D) crews.
How much does drayage (material handling) cost at Los Angeles Convention Center?
Average material handling (drayage) at Los Angeles Convention Center is ~$180 per CWT (100 lbs), and a standard 500W electrical drop averages ~$235. Switching from heavy legacy wood crates (1,200+ lbs) to NXT Stage lightweight SIP/aluminum rental booths (100–280 lbs) or purchased SEG lightboxes (14–56 lbs) typically saves $900–$2,100 in venue drayage fees.
Where is the marshaling yard and what are the ceiling height limits at Los Angeles Convention Center?
Direct local Southern California delivery from NXT Stage to Pico Blvd / LA Live Way loading docks eliminates interstate LTL carrier surcharges. Ceiling height clearances: South Hall: 36 ft • West Hall: 36 ft • Concourse Hall: 17 ft. Official venue address: 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015.