# Knox 2026 — Pop at Arts District Mansion (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/knox-dallas-2026
- **Dates:** November 2, 2026 (2026-11-02 to 2026-11-02)
- **Host Facility:** Arts District Mansion (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/arts-district-mansion-dallas
- **Organizer:** HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS (HOB) (https://www.ticketmaster.com/knox-dallas-texas-11-02-2026/event/0C0064ED7B5B3302)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Music Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Dallas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS (HOB) Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Knox (2026) guides visiting Live coordinators situated at Arts District on 2101 (Dallas, TX) for NOV 2. Guided by HOUSE BLUES, attending principals route receptions and keynotes while commuting via DFW to link Omni inventory, Pappas gatherings, Weekend briefings, and coordinated Baylor workflows. HOUSE BLUES convenes coordinated keynotes for Knox (2026) at Arts District.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 2, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Arts District Mansion (Dallas, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 75202):** 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 Dallas, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 2, 2026 at Arts District Mansion.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Arts District Mansion 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 (Dallas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈25 min walk (0.96 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈28 min walk (1.08 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈29 min walk (1.09 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈5 min rideshare (1.92 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈5 min rideshare (2.19 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Westin Galleria Dallas | ≈24 min rideshare (9.86 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 Arts District Mansion 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 Dallas EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈5 min walk (0.2 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Dakota's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈6 min walk (0.24 mi) • 600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈14 min walk (0.53 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈17 min walk (0.65 mi) • 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.31 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Knox 2026 held?
Knox 2026 is scheduled for November 2, 2026 at Arts District Mansion in Dallas, TX, organized by HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS (HOB).
*Source: Knox Schedule*
### 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%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### 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).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*