Nightclub & Bar Show 2026 — Complete Attendee Guide
The Nightclub & Bar Show is the beverage and hospitality industry's premier event, drawing 35,000 bar owners, beverage directors, nightlife operators, and spirits brands to the Las Vegas Convention Center. If you pour drinks, manage a bar, or operate a nightclub anywhere in the world, this is the one show you cannot miss. Three days of tastings, demos, keynotes, and after-parties that put you right in the heart of the Vegas nightlife machine.
Quick Info
In This Guide
Registration
Nightclub & Bar Show Badge Pickup — Location & Hours
Badge pickup and registration is in the LVCC West Hall lobby. Pre-registered attendees can use express kiosks with their confirmation QR code. Registration opens the day before the show — pick up your badge early because the lines on Day 1 morning are long, especially with product sampling starting right away.
Schedule
Nightclub & Bar Show Show Floor Hours
Education sessions and workshops start at 9:00 AM before the show floor opens. The show runs alongside Pizza Expo at the LVCC. The Platinum Party on Monday night is the official industry networking event.
Transportation
How to Get to Nightclub & Bar Show
Parking
The LVCC has large surface lots and a parking garage surrounding the complex. Expect to pay $15–25 per day during major shows. Lots fill up fast — arrive before 9 AM or consider rideshare instead.
Public Transit / Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail has a dedicated Convention Center station with direct service to Strip hotels from MGM Grand to the Sahara. A single ride is $5 and a full-day pass is $13. During peak convention hours the monorail is often faster than driving.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Uber and Lyft have a designated pickup and dropoff area on Convention Center Drive. Surge pricing is common during morning arrivals and evening departures — stagger your schedule to avoid the rush.
Walking from the Strip
The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is about a 15-minute walk from the LVCC. The monorail makes it easy to reach central and south Strip hotels in under 10 minutes.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat During Nightclub & Bar Show
- In-N-Out Burger — directly across Paradise Rd, walkable in 3 minutes
- Peppermill Restaurant — classic 24-hour Vegas diner, 10-minute walk south on the Strip
- Resorts World — 10-minute walk north with dozens of restaurants including Carversteak and Genting Palace
- Wynn / Encore — 15-minute walk or one monorail stop with world-class dining
- Westgate Las Vegas — connected via skybridge from the LVCC North Hall
- Convention center food courts — available inside the West Hall and Central Hall during major shows
Insider Tips
Nightclub & Bar Show Tips for First-Timers
- Pace yourself on tastings. The exhibit floor is packed with spirits, wine, and beer samples. Eat a good breakfast and stay hydrated between booths.
- Wear comfortable shoes. The LVCC show floor is massive and you will be on your feet all day, plus the walk to nightlife afterward.
- Bring business cards. This show is where partnerships between bars, brands, and distributors are formed.
- The education sessions are genuinely valuable. Topics cover everything from cocktail trends to bar profitability to hiring and retention.
- Plan your booth visits in advance using the show app. The floor is organized by category — spirits, beer, wine, technology, and supplies.
- The after-parties are half the point of this show. Follow the Nightclub & Bar Show social channels for the official party schedule.
After the Show
Nightclub & Bar Show After Dark — Nightlife & After Parties
If there is one convention where the after-hours scene matters as much as the show floor, this is it. The Nightclub & Bar Show crowd IS the nightlife industry, and every major club in Vegas rolls out the welcome mat. Brand-sponsored parties, cocktail competitions, and VIP events happen at venues across the Strip every night of the show.
Marquee Nightclub
Nightclub
At The Cosmopolitan. The multi-level layout and world-class bar program make Marquee the industry's favorite. Many NCB Show after-parties happen here.
XS Nightclub
Nightclub
At Wynn Las Vegas. The best nightclub in Vegas, period. The bar industry crowd packs XS during show week.
OMNIA Nightclub
Nightclub
At Caesars Palace. The terrace bar is a masterclass in nightclub design — perfect for industry professionals who appreciate the craft.
Sapphire Las Vegas
Gentlemen's Club
Free limo from your hotel, no cover on our guest list. The bar industry knows how to party, and Sapphire is always packed during show week.
Nightclub & Bar Show — FAQ
Where is the Nightclub & Bar Show 2026?
The Nightclub & Bar Show 2026 is at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
What are the Nightclub & Bar Show 2026 dates?
The show runs Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Is the Nightclub & Bar Show open to the public?
The show is primarily trade-only for bar, nightclub, and beverage industry professionals, though some sessions and events may be accessible with a general badge.
What should I wear?
Smart casual to business casual. The bar industry is stylish but practical — think nice jeans, a good shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Are there tastings at the show?
Yes. The exhibit floor features hundreds of spirits, wine, beer, and cocktail tasting stations. Pace yourself and stay hydrated.
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