of education sessions, global networking events and NAMM’s annual Day of Service. Wednesday, Jan. 21, opens with Global Media Day and will also feature expanded educational opportunities. That evening, NAMM will host the newly rebranded NAMM Retail Awards. Thursday, Jan. 22, begins with the NAMM U Breakfast Session: “Industry Insights,” hosted by Mlynczak. At 10 a.m. sharp, the doors of the exhibit hall open, and more than 1,8000 exhibitions from brands and compa- nies based all over the world come to life. That evening, the NAMM TEC Awards will recognize achievements in audio excellence. Friday night shines a spotlight on the She Rocks Awards, as well as draws thousands of NAMM attendees to the center point of The NAMM Show campus, the Yamaha Main Stage for a star-studded performance. Saturday, Jan. 24, opens with the “Grand Rally for Music Education.” Once the exhibit halls close at 5 p.m., a special 125-year anni- versary bash will take place in the main plaza, leading into the Parnelli Awards. {namm.org}
The 2026 NAMM Show to Celebrate NAMM’s 125th Anniversary, 50 Years in Anaheim N AMM has announced The 2026 NAMM Show will celebrate NAMM’s 125th an- NAMM CEO John Mlynczak (third from left) receives a plaque from the City of Anaheim.
entire industry meets at the crossroads of business, innovation and technology,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “This year, we celebrate not only the future of our industry but also the legacy of 125 years of uniting music makers and 50 years of partnership with the city of Anaheim. The 2026 show will be our most expansive, celebratory and future-forward yet.” Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, The 2026 NAMM Show will offer an extended slate
niversary, along with 50 years in the city of Anaheim, California. Taking place January 20–24, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center, the show will feature five days of education, live concerts and special events, alongside three days of exhibits and brand activations from January 22–24. “The NAMM Show is more than a trade show; it is the global gathering where our
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