Media, broadcast & entertainment tech
NAB Show 2027 Las Vegas
Apr 4-7, 2027 · LVCC
Dates verified date source · Official site · Past editions
to Wed, Apr 7, 2027
How full will Vegas be during NAB Show 2027?
Packed: Strip rates typically spike. Book rooms 4-6 months out and lock private rooms early.
NAB Show 2027 falls mostly in the week of Apr 5, 2027, which we rate Packed: about 72,500 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting NAB Show 2027 and 1 other tracked show that overlap its dates.
Overlapping shows
- ISC West 2027 Apr 5-9, 2027 · Venetian Expo · ~29,000
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 NAB Show 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.
What is NAB Show?
NAB Show is the National Association of Broadcasters' annual show for media, entertainment and technology: broadcast, streaming, production and post-production gear and services at the LVCC.
Who attends: Broadcasters, content creators, production and post-production pros, and engineers. NAB reported attendees from 146 countries in 2026.
Attendance trend
| Year | City | Attendance | What it counts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Las Vegas | 55,000 | registered attendees source |
| 2026 | Las Vegas | 58,000 | registered attendees ("more than") source Third-party-verified figure: 40,000+. |
Up about 3,000 registered attendees from 2025 to 2026.
When it usually happens
April, opening on a weekend: NAB Show 2027 runs Sunday to Wednesday, April 4-7. ISC West overlaps at the Venetian Expo (Apr 5-9, 2027), so it is one of spring's busiest weeks.
Where to stay: nearby hotel clusters
Las Vegas Convention Center: Westgate Las Vegas is next door, and the Renaissance Las Vegas is a short walk. On the north Strip, Resorts World and Wynn/Encore link to the halls by the Vegas Loop (stations at Resorts World, Encore and Westgate). 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.
Entertainment ideas for NAB Show
- A live band or vocalist to demo cameras and audio in real time
- A presenter-led virtual-production or green-screen moment
- A quick-sketch or digital caricature artist
- A tribute band or a comedy set for a crowd that lives in entertainment
- A private screening-style evening with a host
- A late-night DJ party for creators and production crews
Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.
NAB Show FAQ
When is NAB Show 2027?
NAB Show 2027 runs Apr 4-7, 2027 in Las Vegas.
Where is NAB Show 2027 held?
At LVCC, Las Vegas.
How many people attend NAB Show?
About 58,000 (2026 figure, per the source linked on this page).
How busy will Las Vegas be during NAB Show 2027?
We rate the week of Apr 5, 2027 as Packed: about 72,500 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).
When should I book entertainment for NAB Show 2027?
Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.
Does NAB Show overlap with other big shows?
Yes. In 2027 ISC West runs April 5-9 at the Venetian Expo, overlapping NAB Show's April 4-7 dates at the LVCC.
Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the NAB Show page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →
Past editions
| Year | Where | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Las Vegas | 58,000 | registered attendees ("more than") source |
| 2025 | Las Vegas | 55,000 | registered attendees source |
Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.
Sources and notes
2026: 58,000+ registered. The third-party-verified figure was 40,000+. Some programming may start Apr 3.
- Dates: https://www.nabshow.com/
- Attendance: https://www.nabshow.com/press-release/the-2026-nab-show-wraps-with-proof-the-future-of-media-and-entertainment (2026 figure)
- Official site: https://www.nabshow.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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