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2026 Exhibitions & Conferences: RATstands’ Event Schedule
This year, we’ll be showcasing our products at conferences and exhibitions around the world. At each event, there will be opportunities to demo our product range — including stands, lights, chairs, and staging — connect with the RATstands team to ask questions, share feedback, and receive expert advice, and experience our latest innovations as the first to see what’s new.
Discover an overview of the 2026 trade shows we’ll be exhibiting at below.
ABO Conference
The Association of British Orchestras’ annual conference is hosted at the Southbank Centre in London. The event brings together professionals from across the orchestral sector and offers a programme of insightful sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and an evening celebrating the ABO Impact Awards, alongside a performance at the Southbank Centre.
4-6 February | Southbank Centre, London
League of American Orchestras
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is hosting the League of American Orchestras’ 81st National Conference this year. Over three days, the conference will bring together orchestral professionals from across the US for an inspiring programme of keynote talks, industry discussions, and live performances presented by the host orchestra.
RATstands is proud to sponsor the annual conference for a second year, supporting orchestral professionals and innovation in the music industry.
1-3 June | Baltimore, MD, USA
Venue Connect – IAVM
The International Association of Venue Management’s annual tradeshow, Venue Connect, will take place in Indianapolis in August 2026. The event brings together professionals from stadiums, arenas, convention centres, and other live event venues to explore the latest industry trends, participate in educational sessions, and connect through valuable networking opportunities.
10-11 August | Indianapolis, IN, USA
Music China
We’re excited to be back at Music China this October. The Shanghai-based music trade show is one of Asia’s largest and most influential industry events, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, educators, and musicians from across the globe to explore the latest products, innovations, and trends in music and performance equipment.
28-31 October 2026 | Shanghai, China