# Houston, TX Trade Shows & Conventions Surge Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/cities/houston/events
- **Parent City Hub:** https://conventions.com/cities/houston
- **CityScore™:** 9.0 / 10 (Tier-1 TX Right-to-Work Convention & Corporate Corridor)
- **Local Ground Director Desk:** Sara Chaval · National & Houston Ground Desk · (702) 576-1312 (Operated by ConventionPeople.com)
- **Summary:** Complete 2026–2027 Houston, TX trade show and convention surge calendar. Compare verified attendance, hotel surge multiples, booth costs (~$8,250 10×10 all-in), and host venues.

## Key Houston, TX Benchmarks
- **Hall License Range:** $0.34–$0.52 / net sq. ft. (Municipal Standard)
- **CVB Subvention Rule:** 50%–100% Hall License Subvention w/ 1,500+ Peak Room Nights in Houston + $30/nt Master Block Rebate
- **Banquet Tax & Service Load:** 8.25% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~34.3% Compounded '++' Multiplier)
- **Hotel Occupancy Tax & Mandatory Resort Fees:** 17% Combined Houston Hotel Occupancy & Tourism Assessment
- **Typical 10×10 All-In:** ~$8,250 (Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™: $3,995 Flat)
- **FY2027 GSA Per-Diem:** $167–$207/nt (Seasonal) • $74/day M&IE