What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Dallas via Ticketmaster?

Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Dallas, TX include Pan-Pot (21 and Over) at SILO (2026-11-01), ESTEMAN & DANIELA SPALLA - AMORIO USA TOUR at House of Blues Dallas (2026-11-01), Old Crow Medicine Show w/ Ken Pomeroy at Majestic Theatre Dallas (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baylor University Medical Center ((214) 820-0111).

Grateful Shred 2026 Dallas Guide

Q: When and where is Grateful Shred 2026 held?

Grateful Shred 2026 is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center in Dallas, TX, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.

Q: What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Dallas, TX?

Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Dallas (ZIP 75202) is 8.25%.

✓ Verified Primary-Source Data Vault U.S. BLS • EIA • Zip-Tax • Ticketmaster • ERA5/USGS • Foursquare • CMS • NREL • Census ACS

Grateful Shred 2026 — Live Labor Markup, Utility Tariff, Client Hosting & Corridor Audit

Census Metro Footprint (Dallas, TX)

1.30M City Pop • $67,760 Median HHI

Trade-Show Labor Markup Audit U.S. BLS OEWS v2

Carpenter

$25.84/hr

Electrician

$29.12/hr

AV Tech

$28.45/hr

Prevailing Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS) hourly wages (BLS OEWS). Use these U.S. BLS OEWS prevailing hourly mean wages as a reference when auditing show labor quotes.

Power Tariff & Exhibit Sales Tax U.S. EIA v2 + Zip-Tax v60

TX Commercial Avg (U.S. EIA) Power

8.96¢ / kWh

ZIP 75202 Sales Tax

8.25% Combined

6.25% State + 2.00% Local

A continuous 500W booth load over 4 days consumes ~48 kWh (≈$4.30 at the TX commercial average of 8.96¢/kWh). Texas state sales tax is 6.25% plus 1.00% City of Dallas and 1.00% DART transit tax = 8.25% combined (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts).

Show-Week Climate & Freight Staging ERA5 10-Yr + USGS 3DEP

Elevation

430 ft

Summer / Winter

96° / 37°F

Annual Rain

39.1"/yr

North Texas climate (ERA5 normals): mild winters (57°F daytime highs) and hot summers; spring storm fronts peak in April–May. Confirm assigned dock doors and target move-in schedule in the official exhibitor manual for Grateful Shred.

Quiet 1-on-1 Deal Coffee & Non-Badge Lounges (<8-Min Walk) Foursquare Places

Flying Horse Cafe

1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Google 4.6★ (720 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Dallas.

In Dallas convention corridor

Otto's Coffee & Fine Foods

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA

Google 4.6★ (784 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Dallas.

In Dallas convention corridor

Deep Cuts Coffee

in Skybridge, 1910 Pacific Ave 2060 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Google 4.9★ (91 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Dallas.

In Dallas convention corridor

Magnolias Sous Le Pont

2727 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Google 4.6★ (843 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Dallas.

In Dallas convention corridor

After-Hours Client Entertainment & Corridor Surge Guide (Theater, Concerts, Comedy & Arena)

Ticketmaster Live Feed

2026-11-01Undefined

Pan-Pot (21 and Over) ↗

SILO

Live undefined event at SILO in Dallas (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

2026-11-01Latin

ESTEMAN & DANIELA SPALLA - AMORIO USA TOUR ↗

House of Blues Dallas

Live latin event at House of Blues Dallas in Dallas (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

2026-11-01Country

Old Crow Medicine Show w/ Ken Pomeroy ↗

Majestic Theatre Dallas

Live country event at Majestic Theatre Dallas in Dallas (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

2026-11-01Undefined

King of Drag Watch Party Hosted by Buck Wylde ↗

Three Links Deep Ellum

Live undefined event at Three Links Deep Ellum in Dallas (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Promoter EAP Medical & EV Fleet Infrastructure CMS Care Compare + NREL

Verified Emergency-Services Hospital: Baylor University Medical Center (3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246 • (214) 820-0111) — 14 CMS-verified emergency-services hospitals in Dallas.

512 Public EV Stations (148 DC-Fast Ports): NREL lists 512 public EV charging stations (148 DC Fast ports) in Dallas, TX.

Sources

Grateful Shred — Official Event Page (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Host Venue — Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Ticketmaster Discovery API (Dallas, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
GSA Per Diem Rates FY2027 (Dallas, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
U.S. BLS OEWS (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS)) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
U.S. EIA Commercial Electricity (TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
CMS Care Compare Hospital Directory (retrieved 2026-11-01)
NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (retrieved 2026-11-01)

Key Details

Dates

November 6, 2026

Host Venue

Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center (Dallas, TX)

Format

Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality

Sales Tax (ZIP 75202)

8.25% combined

TX Commercial Power

8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)

Confirmed Dates	November 6, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
Host Facility	Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center (Dallas, TX)
Labor & Drayage Regime	Right-to-Work State
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)	Compare Raw vs. Turnkey
Badge / Access Tier	Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap	$184/night lodging • $80/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring	6 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (Dallas Corridor Schedule Verified Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts	5 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

Grateful Shred (2026) features operational Live managers hosted within Sterling Meeting on 1055 (Dallas, TX) for NOV 6. Guided by LIVE NATION, senior leaders manage booths and Check-in while moving via DFW to link Hilton blocks, Tango receptions, Parterre briefings, and efficient Baylor continuity. LIVE NATION programs efficient Check-in for Grateful Shred (2026) at Sterling Meeting.

Who Attends

Attendance not yet verified

Audience breakdown not yet verified.

Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for Grateful Shred

Airport Arrival & Badges

Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Dallas, TX convention corridor.

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Primary scheduled dates: November 6, 2026 at Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center.

Facility Parking & Clearance

Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center On-Site & Corridor Parking: Event-dependent (verify current rate with venue) • Verify garage clearance with venue prior to box-truck arrival (Adjacent to facility entrances).

Per-Diem & Floor Attire

Federal GSA Benchmark: $184/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.

Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (5) & Local Suppliers

Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.

Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark

$184/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE

Target Hall:

Map Layers:

Per-Diem / Value Rate Only (≤$229/nt)

5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) Walk Corridor

Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer

Hotel Property & Transit Access	Commute to Sterling Hotel Convention,	Show Rate vs. Off-Peak	Block Status
Renaissance Dallas Hotel≈9 min rideshare (3.62 mi) Google rating 4.4★ (3,069 reviews) • 2222 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207, USA	95 min	Check live rate →	—
Hilton Anatole≈9 min rideshare (3.89 mi) Google rating 4.3★ (10,873 reviews) • 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207, USA	102 min	Check live rate →	—
Hyatt Regency Dallas≈14 min rideshare (5.81 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (10,516 reviews) • 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207, USA	152 min	Check live rate →	—
Omni Dallas Hotel≈14 min rideshare (6.04 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (9,985 reviews) • 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA	158 min	Check live rate →	—
Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton≈16 min rideshare (6.55 mi) Google rating 4.3★ (2,362 reviews) • 1011 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75215, USA	171 min	Check live rate →	—
The Westin Galleria Dallas≈19 min rideshare (8.09 mi) Google rating 4.4★ (3,223 reviews) • 13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, USA	212 min	Check live rate →	—

Live Show-Week Flights, Arena Tickets & Executive Hosting

Loading Live Dallas Airfare, Concerts, Sports & Forecast…

Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend Grateful Shred (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For

Organizations participating in Grateful Shred at Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center in Dallas, TX.
Teams benchmarking Dallas show labor ($25.84/hr carpenter OEWS mean) and hotel blocks.

Consider Skipping If

Verify current exhibitor kit deadlines and badge credentials directly via LIVE NATION MUSIC prior to booking.

Citywide Compression & Overlap Dallas Hub →

Concurrent Dallas Conventions

Same-Week Surge 2026-11-01

Pan-Pot (21 and Over) →

SILO

Live undefined event at SILO in Dallas (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Same-Week Surge 2026-11-01

ESTEMAN & DANIELA SPALLA - AMORIO USA TOUR →

House of Blues Dallas

Live latin event at House of Blues Dallas in Dallas (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Same-Week Surge 2026-11-01

Old Crow Medicine Show w/ Ken Pomeroy →

Majestic Theatre Dallas

Live country event at Majestic Theatre Dallas in Dallas (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

Grateful Shred Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks

Building Rules Table ↓ Compare 3 Local Supplier Quotes ↓

10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)

Compare Raw vs. Turnkey

Advance Order Cutoff

30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)

Independent Local Suppliers

Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build

Labor & Housing Registry

Right-to-Work State • LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk

All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

Grateful Shred 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Dallas turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.

1. Booth Footprint

2. Build & Freight Strategy

3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000

Estimated All-In Show Budget

$19,900

Raw Floor Space

$5,300 (27%)

Drayage & Power

$4,400 (22%)

Booth & Graphics

$4,200 (21%)

Hotels & Air

$6,000 (30%)

Advance Discount Cutoffs

90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule

Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.

T-75 Days Out

Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens

Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.

T-45 Days Out

30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff

Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.

T-30 Days Out

Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock

Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.

T-3 Days Out

Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window

Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.

49 Pre-Screened Dallas Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Dallas Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Grateful Shred 2026)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Dallas specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison

Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours

Between-Show Dallas Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Dallas again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

EAC Show-Floor Insured Only

9 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual & LED Rentals

Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $60,000

Vetted roster: AVR Expos, Showtech Productions Inc +7 more

10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders

Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews

Typical Scope:$8,000 – $95,000

Vetted roster: Exhibit Experience Dallas, Exponents Insta USA Inc. Irving-Dallas | Trade Show Booth Rentals +8 more

10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters

Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Dallas Transfer & Terminal Warehouse Company, Cowtown Logistics +8 more

10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag

Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits

Typical Scope:$450 – $12,000

Vetted roster: The Graphic Edge Dallas, A1 Sign & Graphics +8 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters

Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $15,000

Vetted roster: Event Staffing Team®, Trinity Event Staffing +2 more

9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering

Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites

Typical Scope:$8,500 – $140,000

Vetted roster: Hello! Texas Destination Management, Total Events DFW +7 more

Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (Grateful Shred)

Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) 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.

Dock & Marshaling Specs (Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas)) →

Booth / Event Service	Facility Policy	Standard Show-Manual Rate	Local Market Benchmark	Action
Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging Electrical distribution and ceiling rigging at Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) are provided only by the facility's authorized contractors (Right-to-Work State). Advance-order pricing is published in each show's exhibitor kit.	Exclusive Facility Service	Per official exhibitor service kit	Exclusive Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) authorized contractor Order before advance deadline	Order Before Advance Cutoff
Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) Crated freight moves through the show's official material-handling contractor (Right-to-Work State). Check your show's exhibitor kit for hand-carry limits.	Exclusive Facility Service	Per show decorator rate sheet	Hand-carry rules vary by show
Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) Most shows allow an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) with a Certificate of Insurance filed before move-in. Confirm the deadline in your show's exhibitor kit.	Independent Suppliers Permitted	Official contractor show kit	Independent Dallas EAC quotes

Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against Grateful Shred 2026's authorized LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:

Sample Checks:

Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (5 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the Grateful Shred 2026 (Dallas) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Steak House

4.7(3,695)

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

≈7 min drive (2.79 mi) • 10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220, USA

Steak House

4.6(273)

Tango Room

≈11 min drive (4.5 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA

Steak House

4.6(1,969)

Town Hearth

≈11 min drive (4.51 mi) • 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, USA

Seafood Restaurant

4.6(2,162)

Ocean Prime

≈13 min drive (5.3 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Steak House

4.5(4,327)

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

≈13 min drive (5.62 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas))

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During Grateful Shred

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and DFW corridors.

Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.) Quote on request

Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas))

Location & Walk: 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor

Capacity / Impressions: 15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.

Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset Quote on request

Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media

Location & Walk: Main Registration Escalators & DFW Arrival Corridor

Capacity / Impressions: 100% of arriving conference attendees

High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.

Host Facility Engineering & Hall Capacities

Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads

Verify current floor plan with venue sales total exhibit space • Verify breakout room count with venue meeting rooms • Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue loading docks • Right-to-Work State.

Open Full Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) Promoter Dossier →

Hall / Ballroom	Net Sq Ft	Clear Height	Floor Load	Max 10x10 Booths	Keynote / Banquet Cap
Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) — Main Exhibit & Ballroom Space Ballroom • Verify column grid on official CAD diagram	Verify current floor plan with venue sales	Verify ceiling clearance with venue	Verify floor load rating with venue engineering	Layout-dependent	Up to 1,500 (configuration-dependent)

Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs

Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks

Utility / Service	Provider & Union	Advance Rate Benchmark	Late / Floor Order Penalty	Cost-Control Strategy
Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet	In-House Facility Utilities (Right-to-Work State)	Published in each show's exhibitor service kit	Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates	Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline.

Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center

Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) Official Hall, Ballroom & Breakout Capacity Guide

Verify current floor plan with venue sales total exhibit/event footprint, Verify current floor plan with venue sales largest contiguous span, Verify breakout room count with venue, max clear height Verify ceiling clearance with venue.

Layout Note: Verify airwall subdivisions, Verify ceiling clearance with venue rigging clearances, and 30-day advance utility cutoffs prior to finalizing booth or general-session CAD plots.

PDF

Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) Operations

Sterling Hotel Convention, (Dallas) Freight Dock, Loading & Exhibitor Access Overview

Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue • Right-to-Work State. Independent EAC AV and booth suppliers permitted with 30-day advance COI.

PDF

Exhibitor CFO Desk • Grateful Shred 2026

30-Day Cutoff Alerts, Real Spend Index & Organizer Travel Widget

Live Show-Floor Media & Social Feed#GratefulShred

Live From the Show Floor: Walkthrough Videos & Instagram Feed

Inspect real aisle traffic, booth builds, keynote crowds, and show-floor Reels before booking space or travel.

Texas Major Convention Corridor & Exhibit Hall Walkthrough

Floor Note:Overview of Texas convention center exhibit halls and skybridge hotel corridors.

Corridor Cost & Time BenchmarksEditorial Procurement Audit

Local insured EAC AV rental typically prices dual 75" 4K displays around $550–$750 locally versus $1,800+ in standard general-contractor show manuals.

AV & Display Rate-Card Benchmark

Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.

Arrival & Credential Logistics Benchmark

Evening Receptions, Suites & Client Dinners

Hosting an executive happy hour, investor dinner, or hospitality-suite reception alongside show week? Compare local venue buyout and catering proposals.

Google Maps Facility Reviews & Verified Participant Benchmarks

Verified Google Facility Reviews, Attendee Ratings & Exhibitor ROI

Combining authentic Google Maps facility reviews with verified Conventions.com booth-ROI and travel evaluations.

Google Maps Facility

3.3

570 verified Google reviews

First-Party Floor Notes

0 Paid or Synthetic Reviews

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100% Real Submissions • Zero Synthetic Reviews

Log the first verified exhibitor ROI & booth-cost note

Conventions.com never publishes paid or AI-generated testimonials. Exhibited, sponsored, or walked the floor recently? Share your actual booth spend, drayage lessons, or walkable hotel tips to help peers budget accurately.

Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge

Grounded on Verified Facility Tariffs, Union Rules & Walk Rings

Ask Anything About Grateful Shred 2026 Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts

Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

Grateful Shred 2026 is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center in Dallas, TX, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.

Grateful Shred Schedule

Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Dallas (ZIP 75202) is 8.25%.

U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue

Grateful Shred Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends

Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.

Edition	Attendance	Raw Booth Space Rate	Edition Notes
2026 (Upcoming)	Attendance not yet verified		Hosted at Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center (Dallas, TX)

Host Facility & Show Management Dossier

Planning Your Own Trade Show or User Conference at Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center?

Inspect hall-by-hall capacities (Verify current floor plan with venue sales), right-to-work state rules, headquarters hotel room-block capacities, show decorator RFPs, and 5 corridor buyout venues.

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