The adult nightclub industry’s premier gathering returns to the Big Easy for the third time in EXPO history, bringing together the people, businesses and personalities that drive the industry in one of America’s most celebrated entertainment destinations.
The 34th Annual ED EXPO will take place August 15–18, 2027, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the third time in the event’s history that EXPO has called the Crescent City home. The return is especially significant, as the industry last gathered in New Orleans for EXPO in 2016.
Few cities in America understand hospitality and entertainment quite like New Orleans. Here, nightlife is part of the culture, music is a way of life and great food is practically a religion. From the unmistakable energy of the French Quarter and the legendary sounds of Preservation Hall to its celebrated restaurants, vibrant nightlife and distinctive Southern hospitality, New Orleans offers an atmosphere tailor-made for an industry built around entertainment and human connection.
“Bringing the EXPO back East — specifically, to New Orleans — is something that has us all very excited,” says ED Publications Publisher Dave Manack. “When we first hosted EXPO in NOLA in 2015, we saw a significant bump in attendance from East Coast attendees who had never been to EXPO before, as well as those who had simply grown tired of Las Vegas. New Orleans offers a rich history, unmatched dining experiences and an incredible variety of nightlife options, ensuring there’s quite literally something for everyone in the Crescent City.”
While Las Vegas has long been synonymous with the EXPO, New Orleans brings an entirely different flavor to the experience. Its combination of native culture, world-class cuisine, live music and authentic nightlife gives attendees a fresh perspective on the industry’s premier annual gathering. This isn’t simply a change of destination; it’s an opportunity to experience EXPO in a city whose personality is as memorable as the event itself.
“Comfort and convenience are important components of this year’s EXPO experience, and the Sheraton delivers on both.”
— Dave Manack
As always, EXPO will bring together club owners, entertainers, operators, industry professionals, vendors, manufacturers and business partners from across the country for four days of networking, business development and celebration.
And when the convention wraps up each day, New Orleans will provide plenty of reasons to keep the excitement going. Over the coming weeks, the EXPO will begin announcing venues for its official nighttime parties and special events, along with a selection of local establishments and iconic city destinations attendees won’t want to miss. From celebrated French Quarter landmarks to some of the city’s best-kept local secrets, the 2027 entertainment lineup will embrace everything that makes New Orleans unique.
“One of the biggest differences is our new location,” Manack explains. “In 2027, we’ll be at the Sheraton New Orleans, conveniently located on Canal Street, just steps from the famed French Quarter. The convention floor is also easily accessible from the hotel’s elevators, eliminating the long walks through cavernous convention hallways that attendees have experienced at other venues. Comfort and convenience are important components of this year’s EXPO experience, and the Sheraton delivers on both.”
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