Hey Boobear! I have compiled an absolute full list of all nail tradeshow and retreats with nail tech involvement into one list that you all can refer to. This list however is not complete, but it is fully current. What I mean by that is, it’s updated based on what’s currently posted. If a brand, show, or person has not posted their 2026 future plans, it will not be here until they do so. 

I have taken the time to keep it all in chronological order so that you can plan your year accordingly. There are some things I could not include such as pricing, because that varies on the day you choose to purchase a ticket or VIP experience. However, I have included the full address of the venue each will be held at, except for ones yet to be posted, as mentioned earlier.

Lastly, be sure to look up the information for each event on how to attend, and who all is eligible such as students versus fully licensed technicians. An event might be exclusive to a category of nail technicians. Be sure to bookmark this page for your future reference as it will be updated throughout the year, with new events added, show dates changing, and many more.

January

February

• Premier Anaheim February 1-2, 2026
  • Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella, Ave, Anaheim, Ca, 92802
• Florida Nail Expo, February 6-8, 2026
  • Ocala, Fl

March

• IBS NY, March 8-10, 2026
  • Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
• FunFancy Nails Networking Event, March 8, 2026
  • Hilton Garden Inn, 35 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA

April

• Nail Camp, April 10-13, 2026
  • Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center, 1400 Pine Drive, Prescott, Arizona 86303
• Nailcation, April 11-17, 2026
  • Hatteras, NC, specific location revealed upon purchase.
• America’s Beauty Show, April 18-20, 2026
  • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
• Sun and Fun Beach Nail Retreat, April 23-27, 2026
  • Forrest Hills Resort, 135 Forrest Hills Rd, Dahlonega, Ga 30533

May

• Oregon Nail Expo May 3, 2026 
  • Sheraton 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, Oregon, 97220
• The Structured Manicure Retreat, May 22-27, 2026
  • Ocala, Florida
• Premier Orlando May 30-June 1, 2026
  • Orlando/Orange County Convention Center – West Complex, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819 
    

June

• IBS Las Vegas, June 27-29, 2026
  • Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, 300 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
    

July

• Nail Tech Event of the Smokies, July 12, 2026
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
    

August

• Heartland Nail Expo, August 8-9, 2026
  • Stoney Creek Hotel and Event Center, 200 West Albany Street, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012
• Premier San Antonio August 30-31, 2026
  • Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center – Hall 3, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
    

September

• The Spooky Nail Retreat, September 15-18, 2026
  • Asheville, NC
• Utah Nail Expo, September 19, 2026
  • Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 W Center St, Provo, UT, 84601

October

November

• Nail The Holidays, November 8-9, 2026
  • 631 S Main St, Wellington, OH, 44090

December