# Alonzo Bodden 2026 — Comedy at Comfort Suites Houston IAH Airport - Beltway 8 (Houston, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/alonzo-bodden-houston-2026
- **Dates:** November 5, 2026 (2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05)
- **Host Facility:** Comfort Suites Houston IAH Airport - Beltway 8 (Houston, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/comfort-suites-houston-iah-airport-beltway-8-houston
- **Organizer:** LIVE NATION MUSIC (https://www.ticketmaster.com/alonzo-bodden-houston-texas-11-05-2026/event/3A0064EDA2476A9E)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Arts & Theatre Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Houston Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $133/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Scheduled November 5, 2026 at Comfort Suites Houston IAH Airport - Beltway 8 (1350 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX), Alonzo Bodden 2026 is produced by LIVE NATION MUSIC for Live Comedy & Entertainment. Alonzo Bodden delegations use Hyatt Regency Houston West and Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse near Comfort Suites Houston IAH Airport - Beltway 8, supported by 645 Houston EV chargers, Houston Methodist Hospital, and $27.90/hr AV labor benchmarks.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 5, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Comfort Suites Houston IAH Airport - Beltway 8 (Houston, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 77010):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Houston, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 5, 2026 at Comfort Suites Houston IAH Airport - Beltway 8.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Comfort Suites Houston IAH (Houston) Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Houston)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Marriott Marquis Houston | ≈30 min rideshare (12.67 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Houston Hotel | ≈32 min rideshare (13.45 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria | ≈35 min rideshare (14.53 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton | ≈38 min rideshare (15.73 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Houston Marriott Westchase | ≈43 min rideshare (17.92 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Houston West | ≈44 min rideshare (18.49 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Comfort Suites Houston IAH (Houston) authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Houston EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prime 131 | Steak House () | ≈26 min drive (10.99 mi) • 2505 W 11th St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77008, USA |  |  | No |
| Guard and Grace | Steak House () | ≈30 min drive (12.44 mi) • 500 Dallas St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈30 min drive (12.5 mi) • 1510 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Turner's Cut | Steak House () | ≈30 min drive (12.65 mi) • 811 Buffalo Pk Dr Ste 160, Houston, TX 77019, USA |  |  | No |
| Brenner's on the Bayou | Restaurant () | ≈31 min drive (12.75 mi) • 1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Alonzo Bodden 2026 held?
Alonzo Bodden 2026 is scheduled for November 5, 2026 at Comfort Suites Houston IAH Airport - Beltway 8 in Houston, TX, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.
*Source: Alonzo Bodden Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Houston, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.41/hr for carpenters, $29.68/hr for electricians, and $27.90/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Houston (ZIP 77010) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Houston via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Houston, TX include Faust at Brown Theatre-Wortham Center (2026-11-01), Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC at Shell Energy Stadium (2026-11-01), Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event) at The Emerald Theatre (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Houston Methodist Hospital ((713) 790-3311).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*