Adult trade shows offer a unique glimpse into the direction of the industry. Combining business, technological innovation, erotic art and public interaction spaces, the 2026 calendar is packed with diverse international events.
Key Dates to Remember
The most prominent events this year each serve very distinct roles within the sector.
- AVN Adult Entertainment Expo — Las Vegas, January. The beating heart of the American industry featuring evening awards and stands from global producers.
- Venus Berlin — October. Europe’s premier adult fair accessible to over-18 visitors, boasting an extensive B2B area.
- XBIZ Europe — Amsterdam, September. A more technical and industrial event focused on creator economy and digital platforms.
- Salon Erotix — Paris, November. With a distinctly French flair, it emphasises artistic expression rather than technology.
- eXXXotica — Touring through various U.S. cities with strong emphasis on fandom culture and interactions with content creators.
Who Should Attend?
This isn’t just for industry insiders. Events like Venus or eXXXotica also provide culturally enriching experiences for curious visitors: talks centred around the culture of consent, innovations such as virtual reality and connected toys, alongside debates on sex workers’ rights.
If you’re working in adult entertainment or creating content professionally, these fairs present invaluable opportunities to build relationships. Platforms like SoloPrive frequently use such gatherings as vital meeting grounds for collaboration with professionals across fields.
A well-attended show is worth six months of online networking; in just two days you can form connections that last for years.