Mandalay Bay Convention Center
The convention center at the south end of the Strip, connected to the Mandalay Bay resort.
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Official site
Last checked Oct 30, 2026
Who provides what
What this venue keeps in house, what you may bring in, and what you may do yourself. Your show's manual can add its own rules. Compare every venue.
| Service | Rule | Provider | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and plumbing | Exclusive | Edlen Electrical | All electrical and plumbing labor and services; exhibitors may not install or repair portable wiring. Mandalay Bay Contractor and Vendor Production Policies (August 2025) |
| Internet and IT | Exclusive | Not named | Listed as an exclusive service. Mandalay Bay Contractor and Vendor Production Policies (August 2025) |
| Rigging | Exclusive | Encore | All rigging, except small non-electric signs hung by the show contractor in concrete areas. Mandalay Bay Contractor and Vendor Production Policies (August 2025) |
| AV | Allowed, with conditions | Encore | Exclusive for meetings and breakouts, general sessions excluded. Booth AV isn't addressed. Mandalay Bay Contractor and Vendor Production Policies (August 2025) |
| Food and beverage | Exclusive | Not named | Listed as an exclusive service. Mandalay Bay Contractor and Vendor Production Policies (August 2025) |
| Cleaning | Exclusive | United National Maintenance | Exclusive for cleaning in all trade show halls. Mandalay Bay Contractor and Vendor Production Policies (August 2025) |
| Dock security | Exclusive | Mandalay Bay security | Required in dock areas during load-in and load-out. Mandalay Bay Contractor and Vendor Production Policies (August 2025) |
| Hand carry | Allowed, with conditions | Not named | Two-wheel luggage only, no hand carts or dollies, elevators only. The venue doesn't lend tools, ladders or lifts. Mandalay Bay Contractor and Vendor Production Policies (August 2025) |
Exhibitor notes
- Size and recent remodel
About 2.1 million sq ft, the second-largest convention center in Las Vegas. A $100 million remodel added digital walls, CAT 6A cabling, RFID locks on meeting rooms and refreshed ballrooms and prefunction areas.
ConfirmedMeetings & Conventions: Mandalay Bay Convention Center redesign completeChecked Oct 30, 2026
- Food and drink samples
Sampling needs a show authorization form. Past forms limited food samples to 2 ounces and non-alcoholic drinks to 4 ounces, and offered the Mandalay Bay culinary team to prepare samples.
Not yet confirmedMandalay Bay sampling form (GES)Checked Oct 30, 2026
- Union labor
Labor rules at Las Vegas venues differ from one building to the next, and sometimes inside the same building. Your show's exhibitor manual is the binding version.
ConfirmedExhibitor magazine on trade show labor rulesChecked Oct 30, 2026
Upcoming shows here
- Jan 6 to 9, 2027CES 2027Show services cost
- Sep 28 to 30, 2027IMEX America 2027
- Jul 13 to 15, 2027Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2027
- May 25 to 27, 2027Licensing Expo 2027
- May 4 to 5, 2027HD Expo + Conference 2027
- Mar 22 to 24, 2027Shoptalk Spring 2027
- Jul 31 to Aug 5, 2027Black Hat USA 2027
- Nov 17 to 19, 2026ISSA Show North America 2026
- Aug 11 to 13, 2027SUPERZOO 2027
Planning an event here
- Event checklistPermits, tax and safety items for your event
- Get quotesAV, furniture, staffing and more
- Guest listsRSVP links and door check-in
- Getting aroundLoop, monorail, parking and hotels
- Booth fire safetyCovered booths, drapes, cooking and permits
- Power and internetWho supplies them and when to order
- Insurance certificatesLimits, additional insureds, deadlines
- DrayageFreight handling and how to cut the bill