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Licensing Expo 2027 Las Vegas

May 25-27, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Dates verified date source · Official site

DatesTue, May 25, 2027
to Thu, May 27, 2027
VenueMandalay Bay Convention Center
Expected attendance~12,500 source (2026 figure)
City fullness (est.)Busy ~46K in town

How full will Vegas be during Licensing Expo 2027?

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

Licensing Expo 2027 falls mostly in the week of May 24, 2027, which we rate Busy: about 45,500 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting Licensing Expo 2027 and 2 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.

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 label. A show carries the label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), and on a week page every show card carries that week’s label, so a tile and its week never disagree. Method.

When to book entertainment for Licensing Expo 2027

Book entertainment: Plenty of time

Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Oct 18). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.

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

Past editions

YearWhereAttendanceSource
2026-12,5002026 figure source

Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.

Sources and notes

2026: 12,500+ attendees (record). Entertainment/IP brands, a good celebrity-talent tie-in.

Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.