# Slow Pulp 2026 — Pop at DEC on Dragon (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/slow-pulp-dallas-2026
- **Dates:** November 3, 2026 (2026-11-03 to 2026-11-03)
- **Host Facility:** DEC on Dragon (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/dec-on-dragon-dallas
- **Organizer:** LIVE NATION MUSIC (https://www.ticketmaster.com/slow-pulp-dallas-texas-11-03-2026/event/0C0064A8BA5DBF9A)
- **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:** LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Slow Pulp (2026) delivers attending Live exhibitors located at DEC Dragon on 1414 (Dallas, TX) for NOV 3. Guided by LIVE NATION, attending decision-makers streamline receptions and move-in while arriving via DFW to favor Hilton properties, Tango gatherings, Flying briefings, and reliable Baylor scheduling. LIVE NATION gathers reliable move-in for Slow Pulp (2026) at DEC Dragon.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 3, 2026
- **Host Venue:** DEC on Dragon (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 3, 2026 at DEC on Dragon.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** DEC on Dragon 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈22 min walk (0.84 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈30 min walk (1.16 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈32 min walk (1.23 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈4 min rideshare (1.4 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈4 min rideshare (1.87 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Westin Galleria Dallas | ≈23 min rideshare (9.6 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 DEC on Dragon 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Town Hearth | Steak House () | ≈5 min walk (0.19 mi) • 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈9 min walk (0.33 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈21 min walk (0.81 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈26 min walk (1.0 mi) • 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, USA |  |  | No |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈27 min walk (1.03 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Slow Pulp 2026 held?
Slow Pulp 2026 is scheduled for November 3, 2026 at DEC on Dragon in Dallas, TX, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.
*Source: Slow Pulp 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*