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Film exhibition / movie theaters

CinemaCon 2027 Las Vegas

Apr 12-15, 2027 · Caesars Palace

Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history

DatesMon, Apr 12, 2027
to Thu, Apr 15, 2027
VenueCaesars Palace
Expected attendance~6,000 source (organizer figure, year not stated)
City fullness (est.)Busy ~48K in town

How full will Vegas be during CinemaCon 2027?

Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.

CinemaCon 2027 falls mostly in the week of Apr 12, 2027, which we rate Busy on trade-show attendance: about 48,000 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting CinemaCon 2027 and 2 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.

Overlapping shows

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 CinemaCon 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 CinemaCon?

CinemaCon is the official convention of Cinema United (the movie-theater trade association formerly known as NATO). Major studios present upcoming slates and footage to theater owners in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace (branded The Dolby Colosseum in 2026), alongside a trade show of equipment and concession suppliers.

Who attends: Theater owners and operators, film distributors and studio executives, and equipment, technology and concession suppliers, from more than 60 countries.

Attendance trend: Cinema United reported more than 6,000 attendees in 2026 and describes the show as drawing upwards of 6,000 professionals each year. Attendance history.

When it usually happens

Mid-April at Caesars Palace, Monday to Thursday. CinemaCon 2027 runs April 12-15, overlapping Google Cloud Next and the International Pizza Expo.

Entertainment ideas for CinemaCon

At the booth
  • A concession or popcorn-themed activation with a host
  • A photo moment with a roaming host
  • A live sketch artist
Client parties and dinners
  • A live band for a studio or distributor reception
  • A comedian for an exhibitor dinner
  • A themed screening-night evening with a host

Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.

CinemaCon FAQ

When is CinemaCon 2027?

CinemaCon 2027 runs Apr 12-15, 2027 in Las Vegas.

Where is CinemaCon 2027 held?

At Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

How many people attend CinemaCon?

About 6,000 (organizer figure, year not stated, per the source linked on this page).

How busy will Las Vegas be during CinemaCon 2027?

We rate the week of Apr 12, 2027 as Busy: about 48,000 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).

When should I book entertainment for CinemaCon 2027?

Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.

Where is CinemaCon held?

Caesars Palace. The studio presentations are in the Colosseum.

Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the CinemaCon page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →

Attendance history and past editions

YearWhereAttendanceWhat it counts / source
2026Las Vegas6,000attendees ("more than") source From over 60 countries, per Cinema United.

Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.

Sources and notes

Organizer: 6,000+ industry professionals. Studio and celebrity-heavy.

Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.