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Collector car auction · Automotive & Transportation

Mecum Las Vegas 2026: Nov 12-14, 2026

Nov 12-14, 2026 · LVCC Large

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

This is a citywide event rather than a trade show. Its attendance counts total visits/performances, so it is shown as an overlay and is not added to the fullness score.

DatesThu, Nov 12, 2026
to Sat, Nov 14, 2026
VenueLVCC
Venue guide: LVCC
Expected attendance~15,000 source (organizer figure, year not stated)
City fullness (est.)Busy ~56K in town

How full will Vegas be during Mecum Las Vegas 2026?

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

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

Not counted in the score: 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 Mecum Las Vegas 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 Mecum Las Vegas?

Mecum Las Vegas is a three-day collector car auction at the convention center, with about 1,000 vehicles crossing the block and open viewing for ticket holders.

Who attends: Collectors, bidders, dealers and car fans; many buy a general admission ticket to watch.

Attendance trend: Mecum Las Vegas is new to this calendar, so we have one attendance figure so far: about 15,000. Earlier years will be added as we find sourced numbers. Attendance history.

When it usually happens

The 2026 auction runs Nov 12-14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the week after SEMA.

Where to stay

For hotels connected to or near the venue, plus Loop and Monorail options, see our Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) guide.

Entertainment ideas for Mecum Las Vegas

At the booth
  • A vintage pin-up photo station
  • A live auto illustrator
  • An Elvis tribute host
Client parties and dinners
  • A rockabilly band for a consignor party
  • A Rat Pack tribute for a VIP dinner
  • A DJ for a garage-themed mixer

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

Mecum Las Vegas FAQ

When is Mecum Las Vegas 2026?

Mecum Las Vegas 2026 runs Nov 12-14, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Where is Mecum Las Vegas 2026 held?

At LVCC, Las Vegas.

How many people attend Mecum Las Vegas?

About 15,000 (organizer figure, year not stated, per the source linked on this page).

How busy will Las Vegas be during Mecum Las Vegas 2026?

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

When should I book entertainment for Mecum Las Vegas 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 Mecum Las Vegas 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 Automotive & Transportation shows.

Sources and notes

About 1,000 vehicles (organizer).

Spotted a change?

After the show

Mecum Las Vegas 2026 runs Thursday to Saturday, Nov 12-14, 2026, at LVCC. That puts the show in the Convention Center area off Paradise Road. 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.

Exhibitors: our entertainment booking meter for Mecum Las Vegas 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. The Las Vegas Monorail stops at the convention center and runs south along the east side of the Strip to the Harrah's/LINQ, Flamingo/Caesars, Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand stations, and the Vegas Loop links Resorts World, Encore and Westgate. 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 Saturday, tours and attractions fill the daytime hours. Check each listing for pickup points and duration. Tours on Vegas.com · Attractions on Vegas.com
  • Hotels. For rooms at or near LVCC, start with our hotel notes for LVCC, which list connected and walkable hotels. Vegas.com lists hotels across the city if you want other options. Hotels on Vegas.com