Bar, restaurant & hospitality
Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027 Las Vegas
Mar 22-24, 2027 · LVCC South Hall
Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history
to Wed, Mar 24, 2027
Venue guide: LVCC
How full will Vegas be during Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027?
Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.
Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027 falls mostly in the week of Mar 22, 2027, which we rate Busy on trade-show attendance: about 34,000 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027 and 2 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.
Overlapping shows
- Adobe Summit 2027 Mar 22-25, 2027 · The Venetian Convention & Expo Center · ~14,000
- Shoptalk Spring 2027 Mar 22-24, 2027 · Mandalay Bay · ~10,000
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’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 Bar & Restaurant Expo 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 Bar & Restaurant Expo?
Bar & Restaurant Expo is the event for independent bar, restaurant and hospitality professionals, with education, sampling and an expo. Run by Questex, it marked its 40th anniversary in 2026.
Who attends: Independent bar, restaurant and nightlife owners, operators and staff, plus suppliers.
Attendance trend: 9,871 in 2025 (TSNN) and over 10,000 in 2026 (Questex). Attendance history.
When it usually happens
Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027 runs Monday to Wednesday, Mar 22-24, 2027 at LVCC South Hall. It overlaps Adobe Summit 2027 and Shoptalk Spring 2027. In 2027 the expo hall is open Mar 23-24.
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 Bar & Restaurant Expo
- A flair bartender or mixology demo
- A live DJ at a beverage-brand booth
- A sommelier- or cicerone-led tasting host
- A DJ or live band for a brand party (a nightlife-savvy crowd)
- A comedian for an operator dinner
- A speakeasy-style evening with a jazz trio
Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.
Bar & Restaurant Expo FAQ
When is Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027?
Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027 runs Mar 22-24, 2027 in Las Vegas.
Where is Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027 held?
At LVCC South Hall, Las Vegas.
How many people attend Bar & Restaurant Expo?
About 10,000 (2026 figure, per the source linked on this page).
How busy will Las Vegas be during Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027?
We rate the week of Mar 22, 2027 as Busy: about 34,000 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).
When should I book entertainment for Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027?
Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.
What else is in Las Vegas during Bar & Restaurant Expo 2027?
Overlapping tracked shows: Adobe Summit 2027, Shoptalk Spring 2027.
Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the Bar & Restaurant Expo page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →
Attendance history and past editions
| Year | Where | Attendance | What it counts / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Las Vegas | 10,000 | attendees ("over", per Questex) source |
| 2025 | - | 9,871 | attendance (TSNN Top 250 count) source |
Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.
Sources and notes
2026: over 10,000 (Questex). TSNN 2025: 9,871. Expo hall Mar 23-24. Nightlife/venue buyers.
- Dates: https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.com/
- Attendance: https://questex.com/blog/2026/04/01/questexs-bar-restaurant-expo-marks-40th-anniversary-with-a-powerful-gather (2026 figure)
- Official site: https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.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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