# Congress Plaza Hotel Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/congress-plaza-hotel-chicago-il/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/congress-plaza-hotel-chicago-il
- **VenueScore™:** 8.7/10 (Chicago Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Convention & Conference Corridor, Chicago, IL
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Congress Plaza Hotel (Convention & Conference Corridor, Chicago, IL)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Congress Plaza Hotel (1 Mapped Shows)
- **[Days of the Dead: Chicago 2026](https://conventions.com/events/days-of-the-dead-chicago)** — Nov 20–22, 2026 | 3,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Days of the Dead: Chicago** (Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-11-20 – 2026-11-22 | 3,200+ B2B Attendees | Congress Plaza Hotel Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (8,265 sq. ft.) | $33–$41/sf (~$7,650 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **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