Brand licensing
Licensing Expo 2027 Las Vegas
May 25-27, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Dates verified date source · Official site
to Thu, May 27, 2027
How full will Vegas be during Licensing Expo 2027?
Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.
About 45,500 trade-show attendees are expected in town for Licensing Expo 2027 and the 2 other tracked shows that overlap its dates. Week of May 24: see everything in town that week.
Overlapping shows
- ICSC Las Vegas 2027 May 24-26, 2027 · LVCC · ~25,000
- Dell Technologies World 2027 May 24-27, 2027 · The Venetian (per third-party listings) · ~8,000
Estimate = sum of the latest sourced attendance of every tracked trade show running on any of the same days. Method.
Suggested book-by dates for Licensing Expo 2027
| What | Book by | Rule of thumb | Status (as of Oct 17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel room block | Nov 25, 2026 | 6 months before opening day | On time |
| Celebrity / headline talent | Nov 26, 2026 - Jan 25, 2027 | 120-180 days out | On time |
| Private dining rooms & buyouts | Feb 24, 2027 | 90 days out | On time |
| Ground transport / DMC | Mar 26, 2027 | 60 days out | On time |
Guidance only, counted back from opening day (May 25). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end.
Licensing Expo 2027 party venues & getting around
Hosting clients after the show floor closes? These spots are reserved for venues and transport partners near Mandalay Bay Convention Center. We list only sponsors that have confirmed show-week availability, and none are listed yet.
Restaurants with private rooms, nightclubs, rooftops and suites near Mandalay Bay Convention Center can claim this spot for Licensing Expo 2027 week.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstHosting groups during Licensing Expo 2027? Feature your buyout, private dining or hospitality suite here.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstBlack car, party bus, shuttle and DMC partners: reach planners moving clients around Mandalay Bay Convention Center during the show.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstSources and notes
2026: 12,500+ attendees (record). Entertainment/IP brands, a good celebrity-talent tie-in.
- Dates: https://www.licensingexpo.com/
- Attendance: https://www.licenseglobal.com/licensing-expo/licensing-expo-concludes-with-record-breaking-show-floor (2026 figure)
- Official site: https://www.licensingexpo.com/
Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.
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