Adult Industry Events to Look Out For in 2026
Every year, a handful of events quietly shape the direction of the adult industry, and 2026 is no different. The stakes, however, do feel higher, with more competition, more regulation, and more ways to monetise audiences than ever before.
Whether you run a cam studio, manage an escort agency, sell toys online, or build traffic as an affiliate, picking the right events can save you a lot of trial and error. Below, we’ve pulled together a list of the key adult industry events in 2026 – from B2B summits and affiliate conferences to consumer expos, fetish weekends, and lifestyle fairs.
Want to see what last year looked like? Read our overview of all adult industry events in 2025.
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January
XBIZ Show Los Angeles 2026
Dates: 12–15 January 2026
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA (B2B)
The XBIZ Show in Los Angeles is widely seen as the adult industry’s unofficial “new year kick-off”! This four-day B2B conference pulls together studios, platforms, payment providers, legal experts, affiliates, agencies, and independent creators in one place. If you’re serious about treating your adult brand like a business, this is one of the most useful rooms you can put yourself in at the start of the year.
Expect a heavy focus on business models, legal and compliance changes, content monetisation, and platform strategy. It’s also where many companies quietly float new products or features before rolling them out to the wider market, so it’s often the first place you’ll hear what’s coming next in cams, clips, fansites, and traffic.
What to Expect:
- Panel tracks dedicated to content monetisation, traffic acquisition, fan-site growth, creator management, and platform safety.
- Closed-door conversations with payment processors, legal specialists, and compliance teams that help you get ahead of upcoming regulations.
- Structured speed-networking and invite-only mixers where serious decision-makers actually show up and talk deals.
For full conference details, tickets, and sponsorship options, visit the official XBIZ Show website.
X3 Expo Los Angeles 2026
Dates: 16–17 January 2026
Location: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA, USA (B2C / Creator-focused)
X3 lands straight after XBIZ Show and flips the focus from boardrooms to fans. Hosted at the Hollywood Palladium, it’s a creator-led expo where adult stars, cam models, clip creators, and OnlyFans talent meet their fanbases face-to-face. If your goal in 2026 is to deepen your fan relationships and put a real-world face to your online persona, X3 is built exactly for that.
It’s also a great reality check on where fan culture is heading. You’ll see which niches are booming, how fans interact with creators IRL, and what kind of content and branding is actually getting attention, as opposed to what people just talk about online.
What to Expect:
- Two full days of signings, meet-and-greets, selfie queues, and fan activations with top creators from across platforms.
- Panels and Q&As where performers share what’s working for them in terms of branding, social media, and subscription platforms.
- Opportunities for creators to collaborate, cross-promote, and shoot content together while everyone’s in the same city.
- Brand booths from platforms, clip stores, and service providers specifically courting creator partnerships.
Head to the official X3 Expo website to view the 2026 lineup and buy your tickets.
XMA Awards – Hollywood 2026
Date: 18 January 2026
Location: Hollywood, CA, USA (Awards Ceremony)
The XMA Awards are now one of the most important fixtures in the global adult entertainment calendar. Formerly known as the XBIZ Awards, the ceremony was rebranded in 2025 to reflect the industry’s shift toward a broader creator-driven ecosystem. The XMAs celebrate excellence across film, digital content, creators, platforms, studios, sexual wellness brands, and emerging technologies… making them one of the few awards nights that represent the adult industry in its entirety.
For performers, agencies, and brands, the XMAs offer more than trophies. A nomination alone can influence bookings, visibility, and negotiations, while a win often becomes a long-term marketing asset. With industry press, distributors, creators, and executives all in the same room, it’s also a prime moment for networking and recognition.
The 2026 ceremony will be hosted by Violet Myers and Kazumi, bringing together two of the most recognisable creator personalities in adult entertainment!
What to Expect:
- A red-carpet ceremony attended by top performers, creators, studios, platforms, and mainstream-adjacent press outlets.
- Categories spanning film performance, online content, cam and fan platforms, toys and sexual wellness, production craft, and innovation.
- Visibility opportunities for agencies, creators, and brands—nominees often gain significant traffic boosts in the weeks surrounding the event.
- A gathering point for industry networking, partnership discussions, and celebratory afterparties attended by key decision-makers.
Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) & AVN Awards Las Vegas 2026
Dates: 21–24 January 2026
Location: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA (B2B & B2C)
The Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) is still the big one for many people: a popular event that mixes fan expo, trade show, and business conference into four dense days in Las Vegas. You’ll find everyone from major studios and distributors to indie clip creators, novelty brands, and payment or tech companies trying to get in front of the adult crowd.
If you only pick one North American event to attend as a performer or brand, AEE is often the default. It’s where you can meet fans, pitch yourself to studios, scout new products, and still carve out time for proper B2B conversations. The AVN Awards night remains one of the most visible stages in the industry, with wins and nominations regularly used in marketing and branding for years afterwards.
What to Expect:
- A massive show floor split between fan-facing booths and B2B exhibitors (toys, tech, platforms, studios, distributors).
- Panel discussions on performer rights, legal changes, content trends, monetisation models, and the future of porn distribution.
- Non-stop networking in hotel bars, suites, and unofficial meetups where a lot of the real deals get made.
- The AVN Awards — a major PR asset for any creator, studio, or brand lucky enough to be nominated or win.
Find full event schedules and tickets via the official Adult Entertainment Expo website.
February
Erosexpo – Orléans, Rennes & Chambéry (February 2026)
Dates: 21–22 February 2026, (Orléans), 7–8 February 2026 (Rennes), 14–15 February 2026 (Chambéry)
Locations: Zénith d’Orléans (Orléans), Parc-Expo de Rennes-Aéroport (Rennes), Savoiexpo (Chambéry) – France (B2C)
Erosexpo runs a touring series of adult fairs across France, and February is always one of its busiest months. Instead of one event, you get three separate regional shows (Orléans, Rennes, and Chambéry), each attracting different audiences but following the same successful format: live entertainment, exhibitor booths, and erotic performances.
These fairs are ideal for brands that rely on face-to-face interaction and want to test products, gauge interest, or build visibility with mainstream adult consumers. Whether you sell toys, lingerie, fetish fashion, accessories, or you run a subscription-based service, Erosexpo events consistently draw visitors who arrive in a “browse, try, and buy” mindset.
What to Expect Across All February Erosexpo Events:
- Non-stop stage shows: dancers, fetish demonstrations, couples performances, strip acts, and themed erotic entertainment.
- A broad mix of exhibitors offering toys, lingerie, BDSM gear, accessories, tattoos, erotic art, and club/event promotions.
- A highly engaged consumer crowd — couples, friend groups, and curious newcomers looking for something fun and adult-only to do.
- Plenty of opportunities to hand out promo codes, run exclusive discounts, and push visitors toward your online store or subscription services.
- Regional differences that let you see how different French demographics respond to your products or brand positioning.
Dates, exhibitor details, and venue updates can be found via the official Erosexpo website.
Taboo Show Vancouver 2026
Dates: 6–8 February 2026
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada (B2C)
The Taboo Show series in Canada brands itself as an “adult lifestyle & wellness expo” rather than a traditional porn fair. Vancouver’s edition attracts couples, curious newcomers, and open-minded shoppers who are comfortable spending money on toys, lingerie, BDSM gear, and wellness products.
If your brand sits anywhere between sexual wellness, intimacy products, fetish fashion, lifestyle education, or kink accessories, the Vancouver Taboo Show is a strong entry point into the Canadian market. It’s a rather elegant event, centrally located, and framed more around self-improvement and pleasure than hardcore porn, which broadens who shows up.
What to Expect:
- A steady flow of consumers looking to browse, ask questions, and buy from brands in a face-to-face, low-pressure setting.
- Educational talks and stage demos where you can sponsor segments, offer product samples, or position your brand as an expert voice.
- Plenty of cross-promotion with local tattoo studios, clubs, fetish events, and lifestyle brands.
- A visually polished show that looks good in photo and video content if you want to repurpose it for social media later.
For exhibitor applications and visitor tickets, head to the official Taboo Show Vancouver page.
Taboo Show Regina 2026
Dates: 27 February – 1 March 2026
Location: Viterra International Trade Centre, Regina, SK, Canada (B2C)
The Regina stop in the Taboo Show series serves the central Canadian market and has a similar positioning to Vancouver: adult lifestyle, wellness, romance, and kink under one roof. It’s not a strictly “porn” event – instead, it’s framed around improving intimacy, trying new products, and having a fun night (or weekend) out.
Visitors are often open to learning, asking questions, and buying from brands that present themselves well. You get a broad mix of demographics, including couples who may never step foot in a fetish club but are perfectly comfortable walking around a curated expo.
What to Expect:
- Consumer-focused environment where staff can demo products, answer questions, and resolve objections in person.
- Multiple show times for educational talks and entertainment, giving sponsors or exhibitors chances to get on stage or shout-outs.
- A practical way to expand your Canadian footprint beyond just major cities like Toronto or Vancouver.
- Plenty of reusable content opportunities: stand photography, quick video interviews, and behind-the-scenes clips.
For exhibitor info and ticket sales, visit the Taboo Show Regina page.
March
TES Affiliate Conference Marbella 2026
Dates: 9–12 March 2026
Location: Marbella, Spain (B2B)
TES Affiliate Conference Marbella is one of Europe’s flagship B2B events for affiliates, traffic networks, ad tech, dating, cams, and high-risk verticals like adult. If your business model relies on traffic and performance marketing, TES is where a lot of the serious conversations happen.
The event has a reputation for being friendly but focused: meetings in the day, parties at night, and a mix of structured networking plus informal poolside chats. The key benefit is access… you can get face time with people who control serious volumes of traffic, capital, and technology in one trip.
What to Expect:
- Attendees across affiliates, advertisers, networks, payment providers, tech platforms, studios, and agencies.
- Panel tracks and workshops on SEO, paid traffic, conversion optimisation, compliance for high-risk verticals, and scaling brands internationally.
- Pre-arranged 1:1 meetings, sponsored lounges, and quiet corners where you can talk business without shouting over club music.
- Plenty of informal networking at rooftop bars, hotel pools, and off-site dinners that often prove more valuable than the sessions themselves.
Check out sponsorships, tickets, and hotel info on the official TES Affiliate Conferences website.
Erosexpo Bourg-en-Bresse 2026
Dates: 7–8 March 2026
Location: Ainterexpo, Bourg-en-Bresse, France (B2C)
Erosexpo Bourg-en-Bresse is another key French stop on the erotic fair circuit, drawing visitors from across the Ain and neighbouring regions. Hosted at Ainterexpo, the event blends shows, exhibitors, and local nightlife energy into a compact but busy weekend.
For adult brands, it’s well-suited to those who want to reach smaller cities without the cost of the biggest international expos. That includes regional toy shops, lingerie brands, kink collectives, clubs, and online businesses that ship within France or across the EU.
What to Expect:
- Weekend traffic with visitors arriving in the afternoon and staying into the evening for stage shows and performances.
- Exhibitors covering toys, lingerie, fetish fashion, photography, tattoos, and erotic art.
- A good environment for testing price points, bundles, and in-person upsell tactics that you can then apply online.
- Opportunities to network with other touring exhibitors who can share insights about which fairs perform best commercially.
For current timings and ticket info, see Ainterexpo’s official event listings.
Taboo Show Red Deer 2026
Dates: 20–22 March 2026
Location: Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB, Canada (B2C)
Red Deer’s Taboo Show sits strategically between Calgary and Edmonton, pulling visitors from a broad surrounding area. Like the other Taboo events, it positions itself around lifestyle, wellness, intimacy, and romance rather than explicit porn, which opens the door to a more mainstream, mixed audience.
Brands that perform well here tend to be those that can speak “normal human language” about sex, relationships, and pleasure: toy brands with approachable staff, educators, coaches, lingerie sellers, and kink-friendly wellness brands. It’s not the place for heavy-handed, aggressive sales tactics; it’s about trust and curiosity.
What to Expect:
- A three-day show giving you time to build momentum: Friday evening curiosities, Saturday peak traffic, Sunday follow-ups.
- Live entertainment, fashion shows, demos, and giveaways that keep footfall flowing throughout the day.
- Chances to gather real customer feedback on products, packaging, and messaging that you can take back into your marketing.
- Additional networking with other Canadian brands who tour the Taboo circuit and can share what’s working region-by-region.
Visit the Taboo Show Red Deer page for up-to-date exhibitor information and tickets.
April
Erofest Prague 2026
Dates: 10–11 April 2026
Location: PVA Expo Letňany, Prague, Czech Republic (B2C with B2B opportunities)
Erofest Prague is one of Central Europe’s biggest and most high-profile erotic fairs. It’s heavily show-driven (expect wild performances, themed stages, and a strong fetish and porn-star presence), but there’s also a serious commercial side for brands that know how to use it.
With visitors travelling in from across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Poland, and beyond, Erofest offers broad regional exposure in a single weekend. It’s a strong fit for toy brands, lingerie, fetish designers, content platforms, and creators who want to mix fan engagement with sales and networking.
What to Expect:
- Large visitor numbers across two long opening days, including late-night hours with a club-like atmosphere.
- Stage programmes featuring burlesque, fetish shows, porn-star appearances, BDSM demos, and themed competitions.
- Exhibitors from across Europe showcasing toys, lingerie, bondage gear, lubricants, and digital services.
- Side events and afterparties that provide more relaxed networking opportunities with performers, organisers, and fellow exhibitors.
Visit the official Erofest website for exhibitor packs and ticket information.
May
Exquisit Messe Halle 2026
Dates: 29–30 May 2026
Location: Messezentrum Halle (Saale), Germany (B2C)
Exquisit Messe is marketed as a XXX & creator fair, making it particularly relevant to modern adult businesses who blend content, online platforms, and physical products. The Halle edition in 2026 runs across a Friday evening and a full Saturday, offering two different energy levels to work with.
Because the event has a strong focus on both live performances and creators, it suits brands that aren’t afraid of being visible: toy brands that can demo products, creators who want to meet fans, fetish designers, and smaller studios looking to recruit new faces or promote their sites.
What to Expect:
- Dedicated creator zones where influencers, cam models, and adult content creators can interact directly with fans.
- Stage shows across the weekend — striptease, fetish performances, and themed acts that keep the hall busy.
- Exhibitors from Germany and neighbouring countries showing toys, lingerie, fetish gear, and erotic lifestyle products.
- Evening-friendly hours on Friday that lend themselves well to more risqué performances and a nightlife mood.
For visitor info, exhibitor pricing, and schedules, see the official Exquisit Messe website.
June
Bucharest Summit 2026
Dates: 2–4 June 2026
Location: Bucharest, Romania (B2B)
Bucharest Summit brands itself as Europe’s largest business event for digital entertainment, cams, fan platforms, and affiliates. The summit pulls together studio owners, models, affiliates, platform executives, payment providers, and tech companies who all operate in the live cams/fans/premium content ecosystem.
For anyone whose business touches live streaming, fan subscriptions, or premium social, Bucharest Summit is one of the most productive B2B spaces you’ll find. The sessions are practical, the parties are busy, and the networking tends to be more open than at some of the older, more corporate-feeling shows.
What to Expect:
- Conference tracks on cam-site growth, fan monetisation, legal risk, chargebacks, and creator management.
- Panels where major platforms share roadmaps, moderation policies, and feature updates — useful for adjusting your own strategy.
- Awards gala that gives studios, creators, and platforms a chance to gain public recognition within the cam & fan community.
- Regular parties, networking dinners, and rooftop events make it easy to meet new partners.
Registration and ticket options are listed on the official Bucharest Summit website.
AW Summit Ibiza 2026
Dates: 15–17 June 2026
Location: Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, Ibiza, Spain (B2B)
AW Summit Ibiza positions itself as a high-end business retreat for performance marketing, adult, dating, and high-risk verticals. Hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, the event mixes daytime sessions with late-night parties and relaxed networking, all built around C-suite and decision-maker attendance.
If your adult brand is past the “early hustle” phase and more focused on scale, partnerships, traffic, and capital, this is the kind of environment where you’ll actually find the people you need to talk to. It’s not cheap, but the attendee quality is the selling point.
What to Expect:
- Talks on performance marketing, affiliate program growth, payment solutions, and expansion into new verticals (dating, cams, adult VOD, etc.).
- Smaller, more focused attendance than huge expos, which often means more time with the people you want to meet.
- Curated networking events like white parties, boat trips, and VIP dinners where conversations move beyond generic pitches.
- A setting that’s very content-friendly if you want to shoot lifestyle footage or behind-the-scenes clips for your brand channels.
See full details and VIP options on the official AW Summit Ibiza website.
Erochain Expo Warsaw 2026
Dates: June 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Location: EXPO XXI, Warsaw, Poland (B2C with educational focus)
Erochain Expo is one of Poland’s newer but quickly developing erotic festivals, hosted at EXPO XXI in Warsaw. Rather than being purely a sex toy fair, Erochain leans into a broader mix of erotic education, health, and lifestyle, which makes it an interesting hybrid between a classic erotic expo and a modern sex-positive festival.
Expect a blend of exhibitors, stage shows, workshops, and talks. For brands and educators who focus on sex education, kink literacy, or inclusive, body-positive messaging, this environment can be very receptive. It also offers access to a growing Central European market that is still relatively underserved by the largest international adult brands.
What to Expect:
- Exhibitors spanning toys, lingerie, fetish clothing, wellness products, and educational services.
- Workshops and talks covering relationships, kink, consent, sexual health, and pleasure — good for educators and coaches.
- Live performances and themed entertainment that keep visitors engaged throughout the day.
- Access to a Polish and Central European audience that may not travel to Berlin or Prague for the bigger fairs.
Keep an eye on the official Erochain Expo website for confirmed 2026 dates and exhibitor information.
September
Erotissimo Hénin-Beaumont 2026
Dates: September 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Location: Team Square, Hénin-Beaumont, France (B2C)
Erotissimo bills itself as a “new generation” erotic fair, and the Hénin-Beaumont edition is one of the best-known in northern France. The focus is on live shows, atmosphere, and a packed evening programme, which makes it especially interesting for brands that rely on strong visuals and performance-led marketing, such as fetish designers, lingerie brands, clubs, and content creators.
The event pulls a broad regional audience from across Hauts-de-France and Belgium. Visitors aren’t just hardcore scene regulars, either; you’ll see curious couples, groups of friends, and first-timers who are open to trying new products and experiences.
What to Expect:
- Non-stop live performances across the weekend: burlesque, strip shows, fetish acts, couple performances, and themed stage sets.
- Exhibitor stands for toys, lingerie, BDSM gear, body art, clubs, and adult-friendly venues looking to reach a local audience.
- A nightlife-style atmosphere in the evenings, ideal for activations, live demos, and building strong top-of-funnel awareness.
- Opportunities for content creators and influencers to shoot high-impact photo and video content on-site.
Dates, tickets, and exhibitor info will be confirmed closer to the time on the official Erotissimo channels.
Salon de l’Érotisme – Cahors 2026
Dates: September 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Location: Parc des Expositions du Grand Cahors, Cahors, France (B2C)
After establishing itself in Albi, the organisers of the Salon de l’Érotisme expanded to Cahors, bringing an erotic fair format to the Lot region. The event is pitched as a space to “décomplexer” locals, with the aim of relaxing attitudes, entertaining, and giving people a safe, adult-only environment to explore sexuality and kink.
For adult businesses, that means a motivated crowd that’s already crossed the threshold into a dedicated erotic event. Toy brands, lingerie sellers, clubs, and online platforms can all use Cahors to build recognition in south-west France and drive both on-the-day and long-term sales.
What to Expect:
- Stage shows with fire performances, burlesque, dance, and choreographed erotic routines designed to keep visitors on-site longer.
- Rows of exhibitors offering toys, lingerie, fetish wear, body decoration, and nightlife promotions.
- An audience mix of couples, groups, and curious first-timers who are open to conversation and live demos.
- Strong potential for local partnerships with clubs, swingers’ venues, and regional businesses in the Lot area.
October
VENUS Berlin 2026
Dates: 22–25 October 2026
Location: Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany (B2B & B2C)
VENUS Berlin is still one of the biggest names in the European erotic calendar. Hosted at Messe Berlin, it brings together over 250 exhibitors from around the world and tens of thousands of visitors over four days. The focus spans erotic products, lifestyle, fetish, and mainstream adult entertainment, giving it a uniquely broad appeal.
For adult businesses, VENUS can act as both a B2C sales machine and a serious B2B meeting point. There’s a dedicated business area, but plenty of deals are done on the stands and in the bars afterwards. It’s particularly valuable for toy brands, lingerie labels, fetish companies, and platforms looking to build a visible presence in Europe.
What to Expect:
- Huge exhibition halls filled with toys, lingerie, fetish fashion, VR products, dating services, and lifestyle brands.
- Dedicated business zones where trade visitors can meet distributors, buyers, and other industry professionals.
- Shows featuring international porn stars, fetish performers, cam models, and influencers on multiple stages.
- Strong press presence and social media coverage, making it ideal if you want PR, photoshoots, or brand visibility.
For tickets, exhibitor info, and business registration, visit the official VENUS Berlin website.
November
EROS – Erotic Festival Vilnius 2026
Dates: November 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Location: Lithuanian Exhibition Centre (Litexpo), Vilnius, Lithuania (B2C)
EROS is one of the largest erotic festivals in the Baltic region, held at Litexpo in Vilnius. It mixes stage performances, art, product exhibitions, and educational content, all under one roof.
For adult businesses, EROS is a gateway to the Baltic market and a chance to connect with an audience that is curious, experimental, and underserved compared to larger Western European cities. Toy brands, lingerie lines, fetish designers, educators, and content platforms can all find a receptive crowd here.
What to Expect:
- High-energy stage shows featuring dancers, fetish performances, and artistic erotic routines.
- Exhibitors presenting toys, lingerie, fetish fashion, wellness products, and educational services.
- Workshops and sessions dealing with sexuality, relationships, kink, and body confidence.
- A visually rich environment, perfect for brands and creators who want strong photo and video content for later campaigns.
Erosexpo – Caen, Reims & Rouen (November 2026)
Dates: 1–2 November (Rouen), 8–9 November (Caen), 15–16 November 2026 (Reims)
Locations: Parc des Expositions de Caen (Caen), Parc des Expositions de Reims (Reims), Parc des Expositions de Rouen (Rouen) – France (B2C)
November brings another trio of Erosexpo events to northern France, with Caen, Reims, and Rouen each hosting their own adult fair. These shows follow the same successful formula seen throughout the year — stage performances, exhibitors, and late-night entertainment, but each city draws a slightly different regional audience. For brands touring the French erotic circuit, this November cluster offers efficient exposure across Normandy and the Champagne region in a single month.
Because these events appeal to a mainstream adult crowd rather than hardcore fetish communities, they work particularly well for toy brands, lingerie sellers, adult wellness products, fetish designers, and subscription-based adult services. Footfall is consistent, visitors come ready to browse and buy, and exhibitors often report strong weekend conversions.
What to Expect Across All Three November Erosexpo Events:
- Evening-heavy opening hours with a party-style atmosphere and steady consumer footfall.
- Stage shows featuring dancers, fetish demonstrations, couples performances, and themed entertainment.
- Exhibitor stands selling lingerie, toys, BDSM accessories, jewellery, tattoos, erotic literature, and nightlife promotions.
- An approachable, mixed audience — couples, groups of friends, curious newcomers, and visitors looking for a fun weekend activity.
- Strong opportunities to hand out discount codes, run “show-only” offers, and drive visitors toward online stores or subscription platforms.
- Useful networking with French and European exhibitors who tour multiple Erosexpo stops throughout the year.
Which Events Will You Be Attending in 2026?
These 2026 adult industry events cover almost every angle of the business, from affiliate traffic and high-level B2B networking to fan expos, fetish festivals, and regional erotic fairs. Whether you’re trying to grow a creator brand, scale an e-commerce store, launch a new platform, or simply understand where the industry is heading, picking the right events can make a real difference.
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