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Designer toys / art collectibles · Retail, Wholesale & Consumer Products

DesignerCon 2026 Las Vegas: Nov 13-15, 2026

Nov 13-15, 2026 · The Expo at World Market Center Major

Dates verified · Last verified: Nov 2, 2026 · date source · Official site · Attendance history

DatesFri, Nov 13, 2026
to Sun, Nov 15, 2026
VenueThe Expo at World Market Center
Expected attendance~40,000 source (organizer figure, year not stated)
City fullness (est.)Busy ~56K in town

How full will Vegas be during DesignerCon 2026?

Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.

DesignerCon 2026 falls mostly in the week of Nov 9, 2026, which we rate Busy on trade-show attendance: about 56,312 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting DesignerCon 2026 and 1 other tracked show that overlap its dates.

Not counted in the score: Mecum Las Vegas 2026 (citywide, Nov 12-14, 2026); SnowJam Las Vegas 2026 (citywide, Nov 14-15, 2026). These events don’t add to the week score (their attendance isn’t comparable to trade-show badges), but expect extra hotel compression. Method.

Overlapping shows

Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week’s trade label. A trade show carries the trade label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), on every tile and page. A week’s headline label can be lifted by the leisure floor (“Busy (leisure)” or “Peak (leisure)”); trade-show tiles never inherit it. Method.

When to book entertainment for DesignerCon 2026

Book entertainment: Book now

Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Nov 8). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.

What is DesignerCon?

DesignerCon is a designer toy, art and collectibles convention where artists, studios and toy brands sell limited releases and meet collectors.

Who attends: Collectors, artists, toy designers, small studios, retailers and licensing teams.

Attendance trend: DesignerCon has one attendance figure on record (40,000, LVCVA calendar estimate), so there is no trend table yet. Attendance history.

When it usually happens

DesignerCon 2026 runs Nov 13-15, 2026 at The Expo at World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas.

Entertainment ideas for DesignerCon

At the booth
  • A live illustrator or caricature artist
  • A custom toy painting demo host
  • A photo booth with brand props
Client parties and dinners
  • A DJ for an artist after-party
  • A live painter for a VIP preview
  • A comedian for a brand dinner

Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.

DesignerCon FAQ

When is DesignerCon 2026?

DesignerCon 2026 runs Nov 13-15, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Where is DesignerCon 2026 held?

At The Expo at World Market Center, Las Vegas.

How many people attend DesignerCon?

About 40,000 (organizer figure, year not stated, per the source linked on this page).

How busy will Las Vegas be during DesignerCon 2026?

We rate the week of Nov 9, 2026 as Busy: about 56,312 trade-show attendees in town that week, DesignerCon 2026 included (estimate).

When should I book entertainment for DesignerCon 2026?

Our booking meter currently reads “Book now” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.

Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the DesignerCon page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →

Attendance history and past editions

No past edition with a verified attendance figure on file yet.

Related shows

Same industry or same month in Las Vegas. All Retail, Wholesale & Consumer Products shows.

Sources and notes

Official site: Nov 13-15, 2026 at The Expo at World Market Center. Open to the public; part trade, part consumer. Attendance = LVCVA calendar estimate.

Spotted a change?

After the show

DesignerCon 2026 runs Friday to Sunday, Nov 13-15, 2026, at The Expo at World Market Center. Exhibit hours end each day, and the evening is open. Check the official site for daily show hours before you book evening plans.

We rate the week of Nov 9 Busy (about 56,312 trade-show attendees in town that week): expect firmer rates near the venue and book popular evenings a little ahead. 1 other tracked show overlaps, so you will share the city with their attendees.

Exhibitors: our entertainment booking meter for DesignerCon currently reads “Book now”. Plan client dinners and show tickets around that timing.

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  • Evening shows and nightclubs. Across 3 show days, you have 3 evenings to plan around. Many evening shows and nightclubs are on or near the Strip, so check travel time from the venue before you book. Check each listing for current times, prices and cancellation terms. Shows on Vegas.com · Nightlife on Vegas.com
  • Tours and attractions. If you arrive early or stay past Sunday, tours and attractions fill the daytime hours. Check each listing for pickup points and duration. Tours on Vegas.com · Attractions on Vegas.com
  • Hotels. Vegas.com lists hotels across the city if you want other options. Hotels on Vegas.com