Networking / IT
Cisco Live 2027 Las Vegas
Jun 6-10, 2027 · Mandalay Bay (per third-party listings)
Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history
to Thu, Jun 10, 2027
Venue guide: Mandalay Bay
How full will Vegas be during Cisco Live 2027?
Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.
Cisco Live 2027 falls mostly in the week of Jun 7, 2027, which we rate Busy on trade-show attendance: about 29,193 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting Cisco Live 2027 and 1 other tracked show that overlap its dates.
Overlapping shows
- JCK Las Vegas 2027 Jun 4-7, 2027 · Venetian Expo · ~30,000
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 Cisco Live 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 Cisco Live?
Cisco Live is Cisco's annual customer and partner conference for networking, security, data center, collaboration and observability, with keynotes from Cisco leadership, technical sessions and labs, and a showcase.
Who attends: Network and IT engineers, architects and IT leaders, plus Cisco partners, analysts and press. Many attendees come for technical training and certification content.
Attendance trend: Cisco Live moves between cities. It drew 22,000+ in San Diego in 2025 and 20,000+ in Las Vegas in 2026. Attendance history.
When it usually happens
Early June, Sunday to Thursday. Cisco Live 2027 runs June 6-10, overlapping JCK Las Vegas. Cisco hasn't confirmed the 2027 venue on its official page yet (third-party listings say Mandalay Bay).
Where to stay
For hotels connected to or near the venue, plus Loop and Monorail options, see our Mandalay Bay Convention Center guide.
Entertainment ideas for Cisco Live
- A tech-themed magician or mentalist
- A gaming or speed challenge with a leaderboard
- A live caricature artist
- A cover band or DJ for a partner party
- A comedian for a customer appreciation dinner
- A casino-night style evening with hosts
Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.
Cisco Live FAQ
When is Cisco Live 2027?
Cisco Live 2027 runs Jun 6-10, 2027 in Las Vegas.
Where is Cisco Live 2027 held?
At Mandalay Bay (per third-party listings), Las Vegas.
How many people attend Cisco Live?
About 20,000 (2026 figure, per the source linked on this page).
How busy will Las Vegas be during Cisco Live 2027?
We rate the week of Jun 7, 2027 as Busy: about 29,193 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).
When should I book entertainment for Cisco Live 2027?
Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.
Is Cisco Live always in Las Vegas?
No. It was in San Diego in 2025 and Las Vegas in 2026. Cisco Live 2027 is listed for June 6-10; confirm the venue on ciscolive.com.
Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the Cisco Live page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →
Attendance history and past editions
| Year | Where | Attendance | What it counts / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Las Vegas | 20,000 | customers, partners, analysts and press ("more than") source Figure from Cisco's keynote recap. |
| 2025 | San Diego | 22,000 | attendees ("more than") source Not a Las Vegas year. |
Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.
Sources and notes
2026 (Mandalay Bay): 20,000+. 2027 venue not confirmed on the official page.
- Dates: https://www.ciscolive.com/global.html
- Attendance: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m06/cisco-live-u-s-leading-in-the-agentic-ai-age.html (2026 figure)
- Official site: https://www.ciscolive.com/
Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.
Free download
The 6-Month Vegas Outlook
One email a month, the first Tuesday: every major show coming to Las Vegas in the next 6 months, how full the city will be, and entertainment urgency alerts before talent and private rooms disappear. Sign up and get the printable 2027 Las Vegas Convention Calendar (PDF).
- One-page 2027 overview + 12 monthly pages
- The 10 busiest weeks of 2027
- Entertainment booking-urgency sheet for the biggest shows
Free. Unsubscribe anytime. We never sell your email. Read past issues.