# Ricky Martin 2026 — Pop at Fontainebleau Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/ricky-martin-las-vegas-2026
- **Dates:** October 31, 2026 (2026-10-31 to 2026-10-31)
- **Host Facility:** Fontainebleau Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/fontainebleau-las-vegas
- **Organizer:** LIVE NATION MUSIC (https://www.ticketmaster.com/ricky-martin-las-vegas-nevada-10-31-2026/event/170064DEAE35B2F0)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Music Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Las Vegas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $147/night Lodging | $86/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During OCT 31 (2026), Fontainebleau Las near Las (Las Vegas, NV) anchors Martin Ricky with LIVE NATION. Visiting qualified Pop vendors map installations alongside industry specialists, traveling through LAS to select BOA dinners, Bellagio and Las rooms, plus direct Bungalow delivery. LIVE NATION establishes direct concourses for Martin Ricky (2026) at Fontainebleau Las.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** October 31, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Fontainebleau Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 89109):** 8.375% combined
- **NV Commercial Power:** 9.8¢/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 Las Vegas, NV convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: October 31, 2026 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Fontainebleau Las Vegas Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): 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 (Las Vegas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | ≈1 min walk (0.0 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Bellagio | ≈5 min rideshare (1.93 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Bellagio Hotel & Casino | ≈5 min rideshare (1.94 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino | ≈6 min rideshare (2.39 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Mandalay Bay | ≈8 min rideshare (3.24 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Orleans Hotel & Casino | ≈8 min rideshare (3.34 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 Drops, Plumbing & Ceiling Truss Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $265 – $1,450+ per drop | Exclusive Venue Provider | Order 45d Early (Save 35%) |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Drayage (Over Hand-Carry Limit) | Exclusive Building Service | ~$71–$165/CWT (200 lb min) | $0 Hand-Carry (Within Carry-In Rules) | Save 100% on Light Kits |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Walls & Suite AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,850 – $6,800 / show (Show Kit) | $450 – $2,100 (Vetted Local Las Vegas AV) | Save 55% – 75% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & EAC I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $24,000 – $65,000 (Official Kit Turnkey) | $12,500 – $36,000 (Local Vegas EAC Builders) | Save 38% – 50% |
| Hotel-Delivered Tension Backdrops, Rush Print & Collateral | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $400 foamboards + CWT drayage fees | $145 – $1,200 Delivered to Hotel Bell Desk | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
| Booth Staff, Lead Qualifiers, Hosts & Interpreters | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Flying HQ Staff: ~$2,600/person in T&E | $48 – $85/hr Local W-2 Las Vegas Talent | Save 50% on Travel & Rooms |
| Group Hotel Blocks (9–50+ Rooms) & Private Dining Buyouts | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $429+/nt + Strict 80% Attrition Terms | $199 – $339/nt Off-Block / Loop Adjacent | Save 22% – 35% |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Steakhouse | American Restaurant () | ≈12 min walk (0.46 mi) • 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| The Capital Grille | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈22 min walk (0.84 mi) • 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 3300, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse Las Vegas | Restaurant () | ≈26 min walk (1.0 mi) • 3327 S Las Vegas Blvd Unit 2900 Floor 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| Primal Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.58 mi) • 3542 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA |  |  | No |
| Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.85 mi) • Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Ricky Martin 2026 held?
Ricky Martin 2026 is scheduled for October 31, 2026 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.
*Source: Ricky Martin Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Las Vegas, NV?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Las Vegas (ZIP 89109) is 8.375%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Las Vegas via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Las Vegas, NV include Laugh Factory | Official Caesars Ticket + Hotel Packages at Laugh Factory at Horseshoe Las Vegas (2026-10-27), Metallica 2-Day Ticket (10/29/26 & 10/31/26) Cannot Split By Day at Sphere (2026-10-29), NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center ((702) 961-5000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*