# McAllen Convention Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/mcallen-convention-center-mcallen/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/mcallen-convention-center-mcallen
- **VenueScore™:** 8.6/10 (McAllen Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, McAllen, TX
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 3 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at McAllen Convention Center (Downtown Convention District, McAllen, TX)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at McAllen Convention Center (3 Mapped Shows)
- **[McAllen International Car Show 2027](https://conventions.com/events/mcallen-international-car-show)** — Jan 22–24, 2027 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **[South Texas Home Expo 2027](https://conventions.com/events/south-texas-home-expo)** — Mar 12–14, 2027 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[All Star Card Show McAllen 2026](https://conventions.com/events/mcallen-all-star-card-show)** — Nov 14–15, 2026 | 1,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **McAllen International Car Show** (Automotive & Mobility Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-01-22 – 2027-01-24 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | McAllen Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (60,000 sq. ft.) | $34–$42/sf (~$8,100 10×10 Est.)
- **South Texas Home Expo** (Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-03-12 – 2027-03-14 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | McAllen Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (60,000 sq. ft.) | $31–$40/sf (~$7,000 10×10 Est.)
- **All Star Card Show McAllen** (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-11-14 – 2026-11-15 | 1,500+ B2B Attendees | McAllen Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (60,000 sq. ft.) | $28–$36/sf (~$6,550 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