Held in Dallas, United States from 11 September 2026 to 13 September 2026, Fan Expo Dallas 2026, the Fan Expo, is a leading trade event for the industry. Buyers arrive with shopping lists and exhibitors with new lines, and the result is a marketplace that moves real business. As an annual event, it gives the community a regular moment to come together. Organisers expect close to 65000 attendees, from first-time visitors to seasoned professionals. Informa Connect is at the helm, and their attention to the small things is what regular attendees notice most. Look for it at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, whose halls and meeting rooms give the programme room to breathe.

When the host city is Dallas, half the appeal is already in place — a well-connected, welcoming base with plenty to offer once the day is done. Arriving is half the worry with most events; not here — Dallas's connections mean you can be at the venue soon after you land. Rooms near the venue go quickly around the dates, but the wider city offers plenty of alternatives within easy reach. The city's restaurants, museums and atmosphere give visitors plenty to enjoy beyond the exhibition halls. Dallas carries real weight on the United States's events map, and it shows in how smoothly it handles gatherings like this.

From everyday essentials to specialist lines, Cosplay, Comics, Anime, Pop Culture and Entertainment, Media & Culture run right across the exhibition. It compresses the sales cycle, letting buyers see, touch and compare before a single follow-up email is sent. Structured matchmaking and informal meetups help attendees find the right people.

Measured in leads, orders and handshakes, the time spent here tends to pay for itself. Fan Expo Dallas 2026 earns its place on the calendar for buyers, wholesalers and trade visitors, edition after edition.

A little planning goes a long way here: map out the sessions or stands you cannot miss before you arrive.