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BOSTON, MA • 2026–2027 EVENT SCHEDULE & COMPRESSION CALENDAR (1 MAPPED SHOWS)

BCEC Boston Seaport Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

Audit 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC Seaport) (415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210, USA)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

VenueScore™ 8.5/10 Union Jurisdiction
Address: 415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Airport (BOS): 9 mins via Ted Williams Tunnel from Boston Logan (BOS)
FY27 GSA Cap: $289/nt • $92/day M&IE
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Verified BCEC Boston Seaport Trade Show & Convention Schedule

Upcoming Flagship Events at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC Seaport) (1 Major Shows Mapped)

Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage

12-Month BCEC Boston Seaport Compression & Need-Date Matrix

Peak Months: Not yet verified • Best Value Window: Ask the venue sales team for open need-dates

JAN Peak
Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
FEB Peak
High Association & Expo Demand
MAR Peak
Peak Spring Convention Window
APR Moderate
Shoulder Openings Late April
MAY Moderate
Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
JUN Value
Summer Value Rates Begin
JUL Value
Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
AUG Value
High Availability & Value Pricing
SEP Moderate
Fall Season Kickoff
OCT Peak
Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
NOV Moderate
Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
DEC Value
Mid-December Corporate Value Window
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
Grounded on Verified Facility Tariffs, Union Rules & Walk Rings

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Frequently Asked Questions (5)

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

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC Seaport) operates under a Union Jurisdiction structure in Boston, MA. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC Seaport) operates in a Union Jurisdiction environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks. 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.

U.S. BLS OEWS + Venue Operations

In Boston, MA (ZIP 89109), the combined retail sales tax rate is 8.375% (6.85% state + 1.525% local). Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026-08), the MA commercial electricity average is 9.8¢/kWh.

State Revenue + U.S. EIA
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