When and where is the 2027 Show?

May 22–25, 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

What are the show hours?

Saturday May 22 to Monday May 24, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tuesday May 25, 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Professionals from the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries. No one under 16 is permitted on the show floor; 16–18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

What badge types are there?

Expo (four days of show floor and theater access), Essential (adds classroom sessions and on-demand content) and Premium (adds the after-party, bootcamp and extra perks).

What do I need to pick up my badge?

Your registration confirmation and a government-issued photo ID. Badge reprints cost $299.

National Restaurant Association Show 2027

Name: National Restaurant Association Show 2027
Start: 2027-05-22T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-25T15:00:00+00:00
Location: McCormick Place

About this event

The National Restaurant Association Show is the annual gathering of the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries in Chicago. Over four days at McCormick Place, operators, chefs, managers and buyers walk a show floor of food, beverage, equipment and technology suppliers, and pick up ideas from classroom sessions, theatre programming and culinary demos.

Who attends

The show is for professionals across the industry, from front-line restaurant and hotel staff to executives. No one under 16 is admitted to the show floor, and 16–18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.