# Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour 2026 — Comedy at The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (Irving, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/nurse-john-against-medical-advice-tour-irving-2026
- **Dates:** November 12, 2026 (2026-11-12 to 2026-11-12)
- **Host Facility:** The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (Irving, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-westin-irving-convention-center-at-las-colinas-irving
- **Organizer:** LIVE NATION MUSIC (https://www.ticketmaster.com/nurse-john-against-medical-advice-tour-irving-texas-11-12-2026/event/0C0064A7F0DF3C08)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Arts & Theatre Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Irving Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Scheduled across November 12, 2026 (2026), The Westin in Irving, TX organizes Nurse John: Against with LIVE (official) NATION. Live leaders and commercial vendors reference installation using $29.12 (active) electrical (primary) benchmarks, 34 (corridor) DC (published) fast chargers, Courtyard by accommodations, together with Texas tables. Official 2026 Nurse John: Against badge and floor updates come from LIVE NATION at The Westin.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 12, 2026
- **Host Venue:** The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (Irving, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 75039):** 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 Irving, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 12, 2026 at The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) 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 (Irving)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas | ≈1 min walk (0.0 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Texican Court, Valencia Collection | ≈3 min walk (0.12 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Irving Conv Ctr - Las Colinas, an IHG Hotel | ≈6 min walk (0.23 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Marriott Dallas Las Colinas | ≈9 min walk (0.33 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Las Colinas Hotel | ≈18 min walk (0.71 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Irving Las Colinas | ≈4 min rideshare (1.35 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 The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) 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 Irving EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Knife Italian Steak | Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.3 mi) • 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038, USA |  |  | No |
| Table 13 | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈20 min drive (8.5 mi) • 4812 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈22 min drive (9.11 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Chamberlain's Steak & Fish | Steak House () | ≈22 min drive (9.17 mi) • 5330 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA |  |  | No |
| Nuri Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈23 min drive (9.69 mi) • 2401 Cedar Springs Rd Ste 120, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour 2026 held?
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour 2026 is scheduled for November 12, 2026 at The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, TX, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.
*Source: Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Irving, 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 Irving (ZIP 75039) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Irving via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Irving, TX include RNB X Live in Dallas at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (2026-11-01), Alvin Perry & Friends at Punch Line Irving (2026-11-01), Dean Lewis & Friends - A Night of Stand-Up Comedy at Punch Line Irving (2026-11-04). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving ((972) 579-8100).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*