SHOW CALENDAR
FABTECH
A large North American event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing technology.
Verified September 16, 2026. Confirm current information with the organizer before entering contracts.
- Dates
- October 21, 2026 – October 23, 2026
- Venue
- Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
- Industry
- Metal forming, fabrication and welding
- Exhibitors
- 1,400 exhibits
- Attendance
- 31,000+
What this show is
A large North American event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing technology.
The venue
This event is scheduled at Las Vegas Convention Center. The venue page consolidates the operational notes available in this publication.
Move-in and move-out
Move-in and move-out timing should be confirmed in the event’s current exhibitor service manual. The published show dates are not a freight appointment.
Labor and union rules at this venue
Published venue guidance makes clear that jurisdiction is resolved show by show. Review the general service contractor’s exhibitor kit for the specific event.
What it costs to exhibit here
The published space rate is only one line of the event budget. Model freight, material handling, labor, electrical, utilities, and deadlines separately.
Deadlines that will cost you money if you miss them
Advance warehouse, EAC, graphics, and discount deadlines are event-specific. Confirm them in the current service manual.