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

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/minneapolis-convention-center-minneapolis/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/minneapolis-convention-center-minneapolis
- **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10 (Minneapolis Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Minneapolis, US
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Minneapolis Convention Center (Downtown Convention District, Minneapolis, US)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Minneapolis Convention Center (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2026](https://conventions.com/events/upper-midwest-electrical-expo)** — Apr 15–16, 2026 | 10,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **[Star of the North Dental Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/star-of-the-north-dental-conference)** — Apr 23–25, 2026 | 8,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Upper Midwest Electrical Expo** (Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-04-15 – 2026-04-16 | 10,000+ B2B Attendees | Minneapolis Convention Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (23,760 sq. ft.) | $49–$58/sf (~$11,200 10×10 Est.)
- **Star of the North Dental Conference** (Dental & Orthodontics Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-04-23 – 2026-04-25 | 8,500+ B2B Attendees | Minneapolis Convention Center Executive Breakout Wing (19 Rooms) (19,800 sq. ft.) | $48–$59/sf (~$10,600 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