Consumer technology
CES 2027 Las Vegas
Jan 6-9, 2027 · LVCC + Venetian Expo + other Strip venues
Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history
to Sat, Jan 9, 2027
Venue guide: LVCC and Venetian Expo
How full will Vegas be during CES 2027?
Sold-out: citywide compression. Top restaurants, suites, and headline talent go first; book 6+ months out.
CES 2027 falls mostly in the week of Jan 4, 2027, which we rate Sold-out on trade-show attendance: about 148,392 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting CES 2027 alone; no other tracked trade show overlaps its dates.
No other tracked shows overlap these dates.
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 CES 2027
Book entertainment: Book now
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 CES?
CES is the Consumer Technology Association's annual show for consumer technology, and the biggest product-launch week of the year. It spreads across the LVCC, the Venetian Expo and other Strip venues.
Who attends: The 2026 audit counted 148,392 participants: 86,679 industry professionals, 54,676 exhibitor personnel and 7,037 media. Registration is for industry attendees, exhibitors and media.
Attendance trend: Growing: CTA's audit shows about four percent more participation in 2026 than in 2025. Attendance history.
When it usually happens
The first full week of January, right after New Year's. CES 2027 runs Wednesday to Saturday, January 6-9, so New Year's Eve demand rolls straight into CES week.
Where to stay
This show uses more than one venue. For hotels connected to or near the venue, plus Loop and Monorail options, see our Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) guide and Venetian Expo and The Venetian Convention Center guide.
Entertainment ideas for CES
- An emcee or demo host who can run a short stage show every 30 minutes
- A beatboxer, live looper or electric violinist to show off audio gear
- An LED or robotics dance act
- Digital caricature artists drawing on tablets
- A client dinner with a tech-savvy comedian or a mentalist
- A cover band or DJ for a suite or rooftop party
- Lock venues and talent early: CES week is one of the most compressed of the year
Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.
CES FAQ
When is CES 2027?
CES 2027 runs Jan 6-9, 2027 in Las Vegas.
Where is CES 2027 held?
At LVCC + Venetian Expo + other Strip venues, Las Vegas.
How many people attend CES?
About 148,392 (2026 figure, per the source linked on this page).
How busy will Las Vegas be during CES 2027?
We rate the week of Jan 4, 2027 as Sold-out: about 148,392 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).
When should I book entertainment for CES 2027?
Our booking meter currently reads “Book now” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.
Is CES held in one venue?
No. CES 2027 uses the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Venetian Expo and other Strip venues, so plan transport between campuses.
Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the CES page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →
Attendance history and past editions
| Year | Where | Attendance | What it counts / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Las Vegas | 148,392 | audited attendance source CTA: four percent growth in participation. |
| 2025 | Las Vegas | 142,465 | audited attendance source |
Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.
Sources and notes
Audited 2026 attendance: 148,392 (86,679 industry, 54,676 exhibitor staff, 7,037 media). Biggest client-entertainment week of the year.
- Dates: https://www.cta.tech/events/ces-2027/
- Attendance: https://www.ces.tech/press-releases/ces-2026-audit-shows-four-percent-growth-in-participation-as-innovators-sh (2026 figure)
- Official site: https://www.ces.tech/
Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.
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