LDI Show Las Vegas 2026: Dates, Registration & Exhibitors

Key Highlights:

• Dates: December 2–8, 2026
• Expo: December 6–8
• Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center – West Hall
• Exhibitors: 350+
• Expo Pass: Free with early registration
• VIP Pass: $949

LDI Show Las Vegas 2026 returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center from December 2 through December 8, bringing together professionals from lighting, audio, staging, rigging, projection, special effects, video, and live entertainment technology.

The event combines hands-on professional training with a large expo floor featuring more than 350 exhibitors. It is designed for people working behind the scenes of concerts, tours, theaters, festivals, corporate events, and other live productions.

When Is LDI Show 2026?

The full LDI program runs from Wednesday, December 2 through Tuesday, December 8, 2026.

Professional training and LDInstitute courses begin on December 2, while the main Expo Hall runs from December 6 through December 8.

The event takes place in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Expo Hall hours are:

• Sunday, December 6: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Monday, December 7: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Tuesday, December 8: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

This gives attendees three full opportunities to explore the exhibit floor, meet manufacturers, and test new technology.

LDI Show 2026 Registration Prices

LDI offers several pass types based on how much education and event access you need.

Expo Hall Pass

The Expo Hall Pass is currently free with early registration.

Late registration increases to $99.

This pass includes access to the expo floor, demonstrations, career events, networking opportunities, and selected LDI parties.

For visitors who mainly want to explore new products and meet exhibitors, this is the most affordable option.

LDInnovation Conference Pass

The LDInnovation Conference Pass costs $499 at the current rate.

It includes expo access plus more than 100 educational sessions, panels, demonstrations, and networking opportunities.

Late pricing increases to $699.

VIP Pass

The VIP Pass currently costs $949.

It includes conference sessions, expo access, networking opportunities, selected special events, and additional premium benefits.

Late registration rises to $1,149.

LDInstitute Courses

LDInstitute courses are priced separately.

These are more intensive professional training sessions focused on specific skills such as lighting programming, rigging, software, production technology, and other technical areas.

What Will You See at the LDI Expo?

The LDI Expo Hall includes more than 350 exhibitors from across the live entertainment technology industry.

Visitors can expect products covering:

• Lighting
• Audio
• Rigging
• Staging
• Projection
• Special effects
• Lasers
• Video systems
• Media servers
• Control software
• Production tools

Unlike a traditional trade show where visitors mainly look at brochures, LDI places a strong focus on demonstrations.

Manufacturers often operate lighting fixtures, consoles, projection systems, lasers, and other production equipment directly on the show floor.

The hall is intentionally kept darker than a normal exhibition space so lighting, projection, and visual technology can be demonstrated properly.

LDI 2026 Exhibitors

The final exhibitor lineup continues to develop as the event approaches.

LDI typically attracts major manufacturers, distributors, software companies, and production technology brands from across the industry.

The value of the expo is not just seeing new equipment. Product specialists are usually available at the booths, giving attendees the opportunity to ask detailed technical questions and compare systems side by side.

If you are planning to purchase equipment for a venue, touring production, theater, or rental company, create a list of important exhibitors before arriving.

LDInstitute and Professional Training

Professional education is one of the biggest parts of LDI.

The LDInstitute runs throughout the December 2–8 schedule and offers hands-on courses led by experienced industry professionals.

Topics can include:

• Lighting console programming
• Rigging and safety
• Software training
• Stage management
• Projection and video
• Special effects
• Virtual production
• Audio technology
• Live-event workflows

Some classes can also qualify for professional continuing-education or certification renewal credits.

Because these courses are priced individually and some have limited class sizes, register early if there is a specific session important to your career.

Special Events at LDI

LDI includes several activities beyond standard conference sessions.

The 2026 schedule features events such as the Career Fair, New Technology Breakfasts, Battle of the Busk, VJ Challenge, LDI Awards Ceremony, mentoring events, portfolio reviews, and industry networking parties.

There is also an LDI After Dark program that continues networking after the convention sessions end.

These events can be especially useful for freelancers, students, technicians, and younger professionals looking to meet employers or make new industry contacts.

Where to Stay for LDI 2026

The West Hall is on the western side of the Las Vegas Convention Center campus.

Resorts World and Fontainebleau are among the closest major resorts, making them convenient choices if you want to minimize travel time.

Westgate and SAHARA can also work well for Convention Center visitors.

If you stay farther south on the Strip, the Las Vegas Monorail can help you reach the Convention Center area without relying entirely on rideshare.

Getting Around the Convention Center

The Las Vegas Convention Center is large, so expect plenty of walking.

Comfortable shoes are one of the most useful things you can bring.

The Las Vegas Loop also operates within the Convention Center campus, helping attendees move between participating stations more quickly.

Plan your meetings and training sessions carefully because walking from one end of the campus to another can take longer than expected.

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