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LDI 2026 (Live Design International) Las Vegas

Dec 2-8, 2026 · LVCC West Hall

Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history

DatesWed, Dec 2, 2026
to Tue, Dec 8, 2026
VenueLVCC West Hall
Venue guide: LVCC
Expected attendance~13,998 source (2025 figure)
City fullness (est.)Packed ~90K in town

How full will Vegas be during LDI 2026 (Live Design International)?

Packed: Strip rates typically spike. Book rooms 4-6 months out and lock private rooms early.

LDI 2026 (Live Design International) falls mostly in the week of Nov 30, 2026, which we rate Packed on trade-show attendance: about 89,999 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting LDI 2026 (Live Design International) and 3 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.

Not counted in the score: Cowboy Christmas 2026 (citywide, Dec 3-12, 2026); Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2026 (citywide, Dec 3-12, 2026). These events don’t add to the week score (their attendance isn’t comparable to trade-show badges), but expect extra hotel compression. Method.

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 LDI 2026 (Live Design International)

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 LDI (Live Design International)?

LDI (Live Design International) is the conference and trade show for the live entertainment industry, covering lighting, audio, video, staging and production technology, plus training.

Who attends: Designers, manufacturers and technology pros who work in live entertainment production.

Attendance trend: About 14,000 in 2025 (TSNN). Attendance history.

When it usually happens

LDI 2026 (Live Design International) runs Wednesday to Tuesday, Dec 2-8, 2026 at LVCC West Hall. It overlaps AWS re:Invent 2026, MJBizCon 2026, Cowboy Christmas 2026, Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2026 and Groundwater Week 2026. Training starts Dec 2; the expo floor is open Dec 6-8, 2026, the same stretch as the National Finals Rodeo.

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 LDI (Live Design International)

At the booth
  • A live lighting or audio showcase with a performer (a natural fit for this crowd)
  • A drummer or DJ to demo sound systems
  • A quick-change or illusion act to show off staging tech
Client parties and dinners
  • A live band for a manufacturer party (expect a critical audience)
  • A DJ night with a strong light show
  • A comedian for a client dinner

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

LDI (Live Design International) FAQ

When is LDI 2026 (Live Design International)?

LDI 2026 (Live Design International) runs Dec 2-8, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Where is LDI 2026 (Live Design International) held?

At LVCC West Hall, Las Vegas.

How many people attend LDI (Live Design International)?

About 13,998 (2025 figure, per the source linked on this page).

How busy will Las Vegas be during LDI 2026 (Live Design International)?

We rate the week of Nov 30, 2026 as Packed: about 89,999 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).

When should I book entertainment for LDI 2026 (Live Design International)?

Our booking meter currently reads “Book now” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.

What else is in Las Vegas during LDI 2026 (Live Design International)?

Overlapping tracked shows: AWS re:Invent 2026, MJBizCon 2026, Cowboy Christmas 2026, Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2026, Groundwater Week 2026.

When is the LDI 2026 expo floor open?

December 6-8, 2026. Conference and training sessions start December 2.

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

Attendance history and past editions

YearWhereAttendanceWhat it counts / source
2025-13,998attendance (TSNN Top 250 count) source

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

Sources and notes

Attendance = 2025 (TSNN). Expo Dec 6-8. Production/AV audience, so a likely sponsor pool too.

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