InfoComm 2026 — Exhibits June 17–19, Las Vegas Convention Center
InfoComm 2026 After-Party Guide Las Vegas
The complete guide to IC26 After Dark — AVIXA's official InfoComm 2026 after-party series at Hakkasan, TAO, and OMNIA. Badge access, timing, guest list backup, and every after-party option near the Las Vegas Convention Center.
After-Party Series
IC26 After Dark
Nights
3 — Wed, Thu, Fri
Badge Entry Cutoff
1:00 AM Each Night
Exhibit Close Friday
3:00 PM (early)
What Is the InfoComm 2026 After Party?
InfoComm 2026's official after-party program is called IC26 After Dark — a three-night hosted event series produced by AVIXA, the global nonprofit association that organizes InfoComm. Each IC26 After Dark event takes place at a major Las Vegas nightclub on each of the three exhibit days: Wednesday June 17, Thursday June 18, and Friday June 19. Attendance is complimentary for all registrants holding a valid InfoComm 2026 badge, with free entry guaranteed when you arrive before 1:00 AM.
The IC26 After Dark program escalates in production scale across all three exhibit nights. Wednesday's Hakkasan event is the intimate opening — The Studio secondary room at MGM Grand, open-format DJ, close sightlines, R&B programming tailored for the early-convention crowd still settling into the week. Thursday's TAO event at The Venetian steps up to a full-scale flagship nightclub setting. Friday's closing event at OMNIA with Steve Aoki is the summit of the IC26 After Dark series — the exhibit floor closing early at 3:00 PM creates an unusually long pre-party window, and Steve Aoki's theatrical production — synchronized to OMNIA's hydraulic kinetic chandelier — turns the closing night of InfoComm into one of the most technically ambitious nightclub experiences in Las Vegas.
Beyond the IC26 After Dark venues, InfoComm week offers access to the full breadth of Las Vegas nightlife — every major nightclub, pool party, and after-hours venue is active during the June 17–19 exhibit window. This guide covers the official after-party program in full detail, plus every additional after-party option available to InfoComm attendees at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
IC26 After Dark — Official Schedule
3 NightsAll three IC26 After Dark events are free with a valid InfoComm 2026 badge when you arrive before 1:00 AM. After the cutoff, standard venue admission applies — register for NoCoverVegas guest list below as a backup for late arrivals or for venues beyond the IC26 After Dark circuit.
The Studio at Hakkasan @ MGM Grand — 20 min rideshare south from LVCC
The Studio is Hakkasan's more intimate secondary room within the 80,000 sq ft MGM Grand complex. R&B and open-format DJ programming in a close-sightline space. Free entry with valid IC26 badge before 1:00 AM.
TAO Nightclub @ The Venetian — 15 min rideshare or Monorail from LVCC
TAO occupies 10,000 sq ft on the fourth floor of The Venetian with the iconic illuminated Buddha installation and a purpose-tuned speaker system. Free entry with valid IC26 badge before 1:00 AM.
OMNIA Nightclub @ Caesars Palace — 15 min rideshare from LVCC
Closing night on Juneteenth — the peak IC26 After Dark production event. Steve Aoki's theatrical EDM set synchronizes with OMNIA's 22-foot hydraulic kinetic chandelier. Free entry with valid IC26 badge before 1:00 AM. Elevated demand on Juneteenth — arrive early.
Important
Badge comp at IC26 After Dark runs until 1:00 AMeach night. If your networking reception or dinner runs long and you arrive after 1 AM, you'll need an alternate access path. Register for the NoCoverVegas guest list — it provides no-cover entry at Hakkasan, TAO, and OMNIA as a parallel access track, and also covers Zouk, XS, and LIV Las Vegas on any InfoComm night.
The InfoComm After-Party Evening Timeline
The most common mistake InfoComm attendees make on IC26 After Dark nights is under-planning the transition from the exhibit floor to the venue. Las Vegas nightclub transportation, dinner reservations, and badge cutoff timing all interact in ways that create a narrow optimization window. The evening sequence that works reliably across all three IC26 After Dark nights:
5:00 PM (3:00 PM Friday)
Exhibit Floor Closes
Wednesday and Thursday exhibits close at 5:00 PM. Friday June 19 closes early at 3:00 PM, creating an unusually long pre-party window — the best afternoon to hit a pool party or schedule early dinner before the Steve Aoki OMNIA event.
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Happy Hours and Networking Receptions
Manufacturer-sponsored happy hours and AVIXA networking events run through each exhibit evening — typically from 6 PM to 9 PM in hotel restaurants, ballrooms, and event spaces near the LVCC. These are the highest-density networking windows of InfoComm week, where relationships made on the exhibit floor get solidified over drinks at Resorts World, Wynn, Fontainebleau, and AVIXA-organized receptions.
9:00 – 10:30 PM
Dinner Before the After-Party
Dinner before IC26 After Dark is the practical move — Las Vegas nightclubs rarely reach full energy before 11:30 PM, and finding food at 2 AM requires hunting for a 24-hour option. La Cave at Wynn, Carversteak at Resorts World, and multiple Venetian property dining options all work as pre-nightclub dinner venues within rideshare distance of the LVCC.
11:00 PM – 12:30 AM
IC26 After Dark Arrival Window
Optimal IC26 After Dark arrival is between 11:00 PM and 12:30 AM. Arriving before midnight gives you the full peak energy window at the venue. Arriving at 12:30 AM still gives you 30 minutes of badge comp before the 1:00 AM cutoff. Register NoCoverVegas guest list in advance as a backup for post-cutoff access.
1:00 AM onward
IC26 After Dark Badge Cutoff — Night Continues
Vegas nightclubs run until 4:00 AM. Staying at the IC26 After Dark venue, moving to Drai's After Hours (opens 1:30 AM), or organizing a strip club group visit via free limo are the standard post-midnight paths for InfoComm after-party attendees.
IC26 After Dark Venue Guide
Hakkasan Nightclub — IC26 After Dark Night 1 (Wednesday June 17)
Hakkasan at MGM Grand is an 80,000-square-foot, five-level nightclub complex — one of the largest nightclub installations in Las Vegas. IC26 After Dark takes place in The Studio, Hakkasan's intimate secondary room sized for close-contact energy rather than the main room's stadium-scale production. Wednesday June 17 programming features DJ Franzen in an open-format set covering R&B, hip-hop, and dance music — the right format for an opening-night InfoComm crowd spanning a wide demographic range from field technicians to VP-level AV buyers.
Getting to Hakkasan from the LVCC: rideshare is approximately 15-20 minutes south on the Strip. The Monorail reaches the MGM Grand station in approximately 14 minutes from the Convention Center stop — the rideshare-free option for InfoComm attendees who want to avoid surge pricing during the convention evening rush. Hakkasan is the farthest south of the three IC26 After Dark venues from the LVCC, making Wednesday the night to plan transportation in advance and depart the happy hour circuit with enough buffer to arrive before 1:00 AM.
For groups requiring guaranteed seating at the IC26 After Dark Wednesday event, Hakkasan's VIP table packages in The Studio include dedicated seating, bottle service starting from approximately $1,000 on weeknights, and guaranteed entry independent of badge cutoff timing. The Hakkasan bottle service booking is the recommended path for InfoComm corporate groups of six or more.
TAO Nightclub — IC26 After Dark Night 2 (Thursday June 18)
TAO Nightclub at The Venetian is a Tao Group flagship — 10,000 square feet on the fourth floor of The Venetian resort. The space features a speaker system tuned for the room's specific ceiling geometry and the iconic illuminated Buddha installation that has anchored TAO's visual identity since the Las Vegas location opened. IC26 After Dark Night 2 on Thursday June 18 features DJ JNICE in an open-format and hip-hop set suited for the mid-convention Thursday crowd — InfoComm attendees who have cleared their priority exhibit schedule and are fully in convention networking mode.
TAO logistics from the LVCC are the most flexible of all three IC26 After Dark nights. The Las Vegas Monorail connects between the Convention Center station and the Harrah's / The LINQ station, a 5-10 minute walk from The Venetian. Rideshare to The Venetian runs approximately 15 minutes. For InfoComm attendees staying at The Venetian or The Palazzo — the convention's preferred hotel block properties — Thursday IC26 After Dark is an on-property event requiring no transportation coordination at all.
TAO table service for IC26 After Dark Thursday includes booth seating with direct sightlines to the DJ booth and the illuminated Buddha installation. Group packages are available through the TAO bottle service booking system — recommended for InfoComm groups of six or more wanting reserved seating on a convention night when TAO operates above its typical Thursday baseline.
OMNIA Nightclub — IC26 After Dark Night 3: Steve Aoki (Friday June 19, Juneteenth)
The IC26 After Dark closing night at OMNIA with Steve Aoki is the peak of the official InfoComm 2026 after-party program. OMNIA's 22-foot kinetic chandelier — suspended on a hydraulic actuator — rises and descends in synchronization with the DJ set in real time, coordinated by a programming system that maps chandelier position and LED patterns to musical structure. Steve Aoki's theatrical EDM productions — which routinely include pyrotechnics, aerial props, and stage-level effects — represent one of the most complete IC26 After Dark headliner matches in the series: a performer whose live show depends on tight integration between his production team and the venue's installed systems.
Friday June 19 also coincides with Juneteenth — a federal holiday that drives elevated Las Vegas travel demand. The exhibit floor closing early at 3:00 PM creates the longest pre-party window of InfoComm week — the right afternoon to schedule a pool party at OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace (connected to OMNIA Nightclub via bridge) before transitioning to the IC26 After Dark closing event. June 19 will be one of the busiest nights OMNIA experiences during InfoComm — book OMNIA table service in advance for groups requiring guaranteed seating.
Additional After-Party Options Beyond IC26 After Dark
The IC26 After Dark series covers Wednesday through Friday with one venue per night. For attendees who want a different venue on the same night, a second-venue continuation after IC26 After Dark, or after-party access on nights beyond the official program, these are the best additional options near the LVCC during InfoComm week.
The closest major nightclub to the LVCC. 120,000 sq ft complex — best option when you want a backup venue on nights when IC26 After Dark is not your plan, or a second stop after Hakkasan on Wednesday.
Gold-decadent interior, Wynn service standard. Strong weeknight programming June 17-18 for attendees who want a venue separate from IC26 After Dark. Gryffin headlines Fri Jun 19 — runs parallel to Steve Aoki at OMNIA.
Dedicated late-night venue that opens at 1:30 AM — specifically positioned for attendees who finish IC26 After Dark and want to continue. Hip-hop and open-format. Runs until 7:00 AM.
North Strip — short rideshare from the LVCC. Miami's iconic LIV brand, top DJ and hip-hop programming. Strong alternative for Wednesday and Thursday when IC26 After Dark runs at Hakkasan and TAO.
Three-room nightclub with outdoor Boombox rooftop terrace. Friday-Sunday open — strong option for the weekend nights following InfoComm or for post-IC26 After Dark Friday June 19 after OMNIA.
Friday June 19 — Pool Party Before the Steve Aoki After-Party
The early Friday exhibit close at 3:00 PM creates the largest afternoon window of InfoComm week before the IC26 After Dark Steve Aoki event at OMNIA begins. Every major Las Vegas dayclub is in full June programming — the pool party to nightclub pipeline on Friday June 19 is the most complete InfoComm after-party day of the entire convention.
Wynn Las Vegas
15 min walk from LVCC. Premium DJ lineup. Full afternoon Friday programming.
Free Guest ListCaesars Palace
On-property with OMNIA Nightclub. Seamless Friday pool-to-nightclub transition for IC26 After Dark.
Free Guest ListThe Cosmopolitan
Rooftop Strip views. Tech house and progressive DJ focus. Friday afternoon programming.
Free Guest ListMGM Grand
60,000 sq ft saltwater pool. Open Wed–Sun. On-property with Hakkasan Nightclub.
Free Guest ListResorts World Las Vegas
On-property with Zouk Nightclub. 10 min walk from LVCC — closest dayclub to the convention.
Free Guest ListThe Venetian
Venetian rooftop pool venue. Tao Group programming. Full June summer season.
Free Guest ListStrip Club After-Party Options for InfoComm Groups
Las Vegas strip clubs are standard components of the convention-week after-party circuit for corporate and industry groups. They operate 24 hours, provide fully private event formats without nightclub capacity constraints, and offer group dining packages that function as complete after-party solutions for InfoComm teams who prefer a more contained environment. NoCoverVegas provides complimentary limo pickup from your hotel or current venue to all partnered strip clubs — the free transportation eliminates rideshare logistics and applies to any group of two or more using the guest list service.
World's largest gentlemen's club at 71,000 sq ft. Free entry and complimentary limo pickup via NoCoverVegas guest list. Open 24 hours — the primary post-IC26 After Dark strip club option for InfoComm groups.
Celebrity-favored high-energy atmosphere. Free entry via guest list. Preferred for bachelor party and corporate group after-parties. Private event packages available for large InfoComm groups.
International brand with flagship Las Vegas location. Upscale atmosphere, private VIP rooms available. Group dinner packages with private room service.
Clean, modern venue with upscale aesthetic. Free entry via guest list. Accessible price point relative to other premium strip club options.
Planning the InfoComm After-Party for a Group or Corporate Team
InfoComm after-party coordination for corporate AV teams involves managing three practical variables: where different sub-groups want to go on each night, how to transport everyone without a twenty-step rideshare coordination overhead, and how to guarantee entry for late arrivals who miss the 1:00 AM badge cutoff. The most reliable group after-party approach for InfoComm 2026 combines badge access for early arrivals and NoCoverVegas guest list as a universal backup that covers all IC26 After Dark venues and every additional nightclub on the circuit.
1. Register the full group for NoCoverVegas guest list before InfoComm week
Guest list registration is free and takes under five minutes per person. Register every team member regardless of badge access plans — it guarantees no-cover entry for anyone who misses the 1 AM cutoff or wants to attend a non-IC26 After Dark venue like Zouk or XS.
2. Pick a designated meeting venue for each exhibit night
IC26 After Dark gives you the natural anchor: Hakkasan Wednesday, TAO Thursday, OMNIA Friday. Share the venue address and designated rideshare drop-off point with the full group before each evening so everyone converges on the same entrance without coordination overhead.
3. Book VIP table service for groups of 6 or more
Walk-up access works for small groups on IC26 After Dark weeknights. For corporate teams of six or more, a VIP table eliminates the queue variable, provides a dedicated group gathering point, and makes the after-party feel like a planned event. Table minimums on InfoComm weeknights are lower than Friday and Saturday peak rates.
4. Coordinate strip club transportation via free limo
For teams extending the night at a partnered strip club, contact NoCoverVegas for group limo coordination from your nightclub or hotel. Free limo service requires advance coordination — same-night requests may not be available during peak InfoComm periods.
Best Hotels for InfoComm After-Party Access
The IC26 After Dark venues span three different properties — Hakkasan at MGM Grand, TAO at The Venetian, and OMNIA at Caesars Palace. Staying on-property with one of these venues eliminates transportation logistics for that night entirely. The north Strip hotels closest to the LVCC cover the non-IC26 After Dark nights — Zouk at Resorts World and XS at Wynn are walkable from the convention, no rideshare required after a full day on the exhibit floor.
Resorts World Las Vegas
10 min walk
Home to Zouk Nightclub. Walking distance from LVCC — ideal base for attendees who want to skip rideshares after IC26 After Dark.
Wynn Las Vegas & Encore
15 min walk
Home to XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club. The prestige walkable option from the LVCC.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
10 min rideshare
Home to LIV Las Vegas. North Strip location — short rideshare from LVCC.
Caesars Palace
15 min rideshare
Home to OMNIA Nightclub and OMNIA Dayclub. Walk to IC26 After Dark Friday event from your room.
The Venetian Resort
15 min rideshare
Home to TAO Nightclub. On-property access to IC26 After Dark Thursday event.
MGM Grand
20 min rideshare
Home to Hakkasan Nightclub. On-property access to IC26 After Dark Wednesday opening night.
InfoComm 2026 — After-Party FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an official InfoComm 2026 after party?
Yes — AVIXA runs the IC26 After Dark program, an official after-party series with one hosted event on each exhibit night. Wednesday June 17: DJ Franzen at The Studio inside Hakkasan Nightclub, MGM Grand. Thursday June 18: DJ JNICE at TAO Nightclub, The Venetian. Friday June 19: Steve Aoki at OMNIA Nightclub, Caesars Palace. All three IC26 After Dark events are complimentary for attendees with a valid InfoComm 2026 badge when they arrive before 1:00 AM. After the 1 AM cutoff, badge comp ends and standard venue admission applies — register for NoCoverVegas guest list as a backup to maintain no-cover entry through the rest of the night.
What is IC26 After Dark and how do I get in?
IC26 After Dark is AVIXA's official after-party program for InfoComm 2026. It runs three consecutive nights — one event per exhibit day — at progressively larger and more technically ambitious Las Vegas nightclubs. To get in: show a valid InfoComm 2026 badge at the IC26 After Dark venue entrance before 1:00 AM. No ticket purchase required; badge access is your entry. Register on the AVIXA convention website before InfoComm week to confirm your badge status. For arrivals after 1:00 AM or for nights when you want to attend venues beyond the official IC26 After Dark circuit — Zouk, XS, LIV, Marquee — use the NoCoverVegas guest list to eliminate cover charges.
What is the InfoComm 2026 after-party schedule and venues?
IC26 After Dark schedule: Wednesday June 17 — DJ Franzen at The Studio at Hakkasan Nightclub (MGM Grand), 20-minute rideshare south from the LVCC. Thursday June 18 — DJ JNICE at TAO Nightclub (The Venetian), 15-minute rideshare or Monorail from Convention Center station. Friday June 19 — Steve Aoki at OMNIA Nightclub (Caesars Palace), 15-minute rideshare — OMNIA operates the most technically ambitious production in Las Vegas with its 22-foot hydraulic kinetic chandelier. Free entry with IC26 badge before 1 AM each night. Register NoCoverVegas guest list for post-1 AM access and non-IC26 venues.
What time does the InfoComm after party start?
The IC26 After Dark after-parties typically begin around 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM — standard Las Vegas nightclub opening time. The exhibit floor closes at 5:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday (3:00 PM on Friday June 19). The InfoComm after-party evening sequence runs: exhibit close 5 PM to manufacturer happy hour or AVIXA networking reception 6-9 PM to dinner at a Strip restaurant 9-10:30 PM to IC26 After Dark venue arrival before 1 AM badge cutoff. Arrive at the IC26 After Dark venue by 12:30 AM at the latest if you plan to use badge comp — the badge cutoff is 1:00 AM and venues enforce it once the deadline passes.
Can I attend more than one IC26 After Dark event during InfoComm 2026?
Yes — the IC26 After Dark program runs on three separate nights with three different venues, and each is badge-accessible independently. Wednesday's Hakkasan event, Thursday's TAO event, and Friday's OMNIA Steve Aoki event each use your InfoComm 2026 badge for free entry before 1 AM. There is no limit on which nights you attend — you can attend all three if your InfoComm schedule allows, or pick the venue and artist that matches your preference. For AV professionals interested in comparing nightclub production specifications, attending all three IC26 After Dark events gives you three distinct benchmark environments — Hakkasan's multi-level MGM Grand installation, TAO's fourth-floor Venetian flagship, and OMNIA's kinetic chandelier setup at Caesars Palace.
What happens after IC26 After Dark ends for the night?
Las Vegas nightclubs operate until 4:00 AM or later, so IC26 After Dark is the beginning of the night, not the end. After the IC26 After Dark program wraps, attendees have multiple options: (1) Stay at the same venue — Hakkasan, TAO, and OMNIA all continue general admission through their standard closing time. Pay venue cover if badge comp has expired. (2) Move to a second venue — Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World and Drai's After Hours are both active post-midnight options. Drai's After Hours at Vanderpump Hotel runs a dedicated late-night program that starts at 1:30 AM — specifically positioned for after-after-party crowds who have already visited a primary nightclub. (3) Strip club option — Las Vegas strip clubs are open 24 hours. Free limo pickup via NoCoverVegas guest list provides organized transportation to Sapphire Las Vegas, Crazy Horse 3, or Spearmint Rhino from your current hotel or venue location.
What is the dress code for InfoComm after-party events?
IC26 After Dark events at Hakkasan, TAO, and OMNIA follow standard Las Vegas nightclub dress code. Smart casual to upscale casual is the practical standard for weeknights. Specific rules that apply at all three IC26 After Dark venues: no athletic wear (basketball shorts, sports jerseys, athletic tanks), no plain white T-shirts, no ripped jeans below the knee, no flip-flops or beach sandals. Button-down shirts, fitted dark jeans or slacks, dress shoes or clean leather sneakers are the reliable InfoComm after-party combination. Many AV professionals attending InfoComm wear business casual on the exhibit floor — that attire generally qualifies at IC26 After Dark venues without requiring a full wardrobe change. Women have significantly more flexibility in attire across all Las Vegas nightclubs.
What is the best InfoComm after-party option for a corporate group?
For corporate AV groups attending InfoComm 2026, the IC26 After Dark Wednesday event at Hakkasan is the most practical opening-night option — it requires only a badge and no advance purchase, which eliminates the coordination overhead for large groups. For groups who want a more structured private experience, VIP bottle service tables at any of the three IC26 After Dark venues provide dedicated seating, guaranteed entry independent of badge cutoff timing, and a defined group gathering point in what can be busy venues during InfoComm week. Table minimums on IC26 After Dark weeknights range from approximately $1,000 at Hakkasan to $1,500 at OMNIA. Contact NoCoverVegas for group coordination across all three nights — including strip club private event packages at Sapphire Las Vegas or Crazy Horse 3 for groups who prefer a fully private format.
Free Guest List — IC26 After Dark + All Las Vegas Venues
Free Entry for InfoComm 2026 After Parties
Register for NoCoverVegas guest list as a backup for IC26 After Dark badge access and for all InfoComm nightlife beyond the official after-party circuit. Women free. Mixed groups at reduced cover. Free limo service for strip club visits. Covers Hakkasan, TAO, OMNIA, Zouk, XS, LIV, Marquee, and all major Las Vegas venues during InfoComm week June 17–19.
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