Whether you’re a creator, performer, brand rep, or just a curious voyeur of the business behind the fantasy, 2026’s lineup of adult industry events is stacked and seductive. From the high-gloss halls of the AVN Expo in Vegas to the grassroots creator meetups redefining digital intimacy, this year’s calendar is more than a series of conventions — it’s a map of where the future of adult entertainment is being shaped, one networking mixer and afterparty at a time.
So mark your calendar: here’s where the movers, makers, and mavericks of the adult world will be in 2026.
January
- XBIZ Show Los Angeles (12–15 Jan, B2B): B2B conference for studios, platforms, affiliates, and legal experts; panels on monetization, compliance, and traffic. https://xbizshow.com
- X3 Expo Los Angeles (16–17 Jan, B2C/Creator-focused): Creator-fan expo with meet-and-greets, panels, and collaboration opportunities. https://x3.show
- XMA Awards Hollywood (18 Jan, Awards Ceremony): Industry-wide awards celebrating performers, creators, studios, and platforms. https://xma.show
- Adult Entertainment Expo & AVN Awards Las Vegas (21–24 Jan, B2B & B2C): Large-scale fan and B2B event; networking, panels, and AVN Awards night. https://adultentertainmentexpo.com & https://avn.com/awards/
February
- Erosexpo France – Rennes, Chambéry, Orléans (7–22 Feb, B2C): Touring adult fairs with stage shows, toys, lingerie, and BDSM gear. https://erosexpo.fr
- Taboo Show Vancouver (6–8 Feb, B2C): Adult lifestyle & wellness expo for couples and newcomers; demos, talks, and social media content. https://tabooshow.com/vancouver
- Taboo Show Regina (27 Feb – 1 Mar, B2C): Central Canadian lifestyle/wellness focus; product demos and networking. https://tabooshow.com/regina
March
- TES Affiliate Conference Marbella (9–12 Mar, B2B): Europe’s top affiliate/traffic event for adult, dating, and high-risk verticals; panels and 1:1 meetings. https://tesaffiliateconferences.com
- Erosexpo Bourg-en-Bresse (7–8 Mar, B2C): Regional French erotic fair; stage shows, toys, lingerie, and fetish gear. https://erosexpo.fr
- Taboo Show Red Deer (20–22 Mar, B2C): Lifestyle and wellness expo with demos, entertainment, and Canadian audience engagement. https://tabooshow.com/red-deer
April
- Erofest Prague (10–11 Apr, B2C + B2B): Central Europe’s large erotic fair; live shows, fetish performances, exhibitors, and networking. https://www.erofest.eu
- Lalexpo Colombia (27-29 April, B2B) Arguably the biggest expo for camming https://lalexpo.com
May
- Xbiz Miami (11-13 May)
- XMA Creator Awards (13 May)
- XRCO Awards (24 May)
- Exquisit Messe Halle (29–30 May, B2C): XXX & creator-focused fair; creator zones, demos, and stage performances for toys, lingerie, and fetish brands. https://www.exquisit-messe.de
June
- Bucharest Summit (2–4 Jun, B2B): Europe’s top cam/fan/affiliate business summit; panels, awards gala, and networking. https://bucharestsummit.com
- AW Summit Ibiza (15–17 Jun, B2B): High-end adult/affiliate business retreat; focused networking, VIP events, and scaling discussions. https://awsummit.com/events/ibiza/main
- Erochain Expo Warsaw (June, TBC, B2C/Educational): Polish erotic festival with stage shows, workshops, and sex-positive education. https://erochainexpo.com
August
- Urban X Awards Weekend (Aug 14–16, The Regent Theater, Downtown Los Angeles) — awards ceremony on August 16, celebrating creativity, diversity and unity
September
- Erotissimo Hénin-Beaumont (Sep, TBC, B2C): Northern France erotic fair; live shows, fetish, lingerie, and influencer content. https://www.erotissimo.net
- Salon de l’Érotisme Cahors (Sep, TBC, B2C): South-west France lifestyle/wellness-focused adult fair; stage performances and exhibitor opportunities. https://www.eroticshows.fr
October
- VENUS Berlin (22–25 Oct, B2B & B2C): Europe’s largest erotic exhibition; toys, lingerie, fetish, VR products, live shows, and networking. https://www.venus-berlin.com
November
- EROS Vilnius (Nov, TBC, B2C): Baltic region erotic festival; stage shows, exhibitor booths, workshops, and content opportunities. https://www.litexpo.lt/en/events/eros-2025/
- Erosexpo France – Rouen, Caen, Reims (1–16 Nov, B2C): Series of regional fairs; stage shows, lingerie, toys, BDSM, and strong consumer conversion. https://erosexpo.fr
