{"id":2988,"date":"2026-03-16T17:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=2988"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:05:52","slug":"survey-at-lightovation-leads-to-new-show-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=2988","title":{"rendered":"Survey at Lightovation Leads to New Show Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dallas Market Center has announced a shift in the Lightovation date pattern beginning next January, in response to input from retailers, manufacturers, and reps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering that many lighting showrooms use the opportunity to buy home accents and gifts to sell in their stores during the Total Home & Gift Market,<\/a> Dallas Market Center (DMC) will be shifting the Lightovation<\/a> dates back to the Wednesday-Saturday pattern to more closely align with the home and gift market. The move is also welcome news for smaller lighting showrooms that have staffing challenges when a lighting event is held over a weekend. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to DMC, the shift to the traditional date pattern for Lightovation was made after surveying lighting retailers during the recent January show about their preference for market dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, another shift was made in response to Lightovation\u2019s manufacturer, retailer, and rep preferences. The January 2027 edition will be the final year the show begins during the first week of the new year. As of January 2028, Lightovation will begin later in the month as it had years ago. The Design + Build Day schedule will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis adjustment reflects direct input from the lighting retailer community,\u201d said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of DMC. \u201cWe understand the concerns about an early start to the show, which takes place for only one more year. Beginning in 2028 we\u2019re beginning the show later in January, creating stronger overlap with Total Home & Gift Market, and delivering a schedule that better supports planning, travel, discovery, and buying cycles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Lightovation schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 23 (Tuesday): Design + Build Day at Lightovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 24-27 (Wednesday to Saturday): Lightovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 24-30 (Wednesday to Tuesday): Total Home & Gift Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 6-9 (Wednesday to Saturday): Lightovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 6-12 (Wednesday to Tuesday): Total Home & Gift Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 23-26 (Wednesday to Saturday): Lightovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 23-29 (Wednesday to Tuesday): Total Home & Gift Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2028<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 19-22 (Wednesday to Saturday): Lightovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 18-24 (Tuesday to Monday): Total Home & Gift Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 21-24 (Wednesday to Saturday): Lightovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 21-26 (Wednesday to Monday): Total Home & Gift Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haven\u2019t Booked for June 2026 Yet? Act Fast to Get the Best Price<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Lightovation attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to book hotel rooms for the June edition of Lightovation to secure availability and preferred rates within Dallas Market Center\u2019s official hotel blocks, especially with World Cup games taking place in the region. Hotel rooms for June can be made here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Related articles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decision Made on Lightovation Date Change Proposal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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