June 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show 2026 is a trade show in Dallas, TX.
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Specific verified attendance figures for the June 2026 edition are not published. The show is consistently described as North America's largest residential lighting event, drawing thousands of buyers. Lightovation is the largest residential lighting show in North America, and thousands of buyers travel to Dallas during Markets each January and June to discover innovative product lines and experience the most comprehensive collection of lighting. More broadly, its host campus reports significant reach: inside its five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products via open-daily showrooms and from exhibitors participating in trade events held throughout the year.
Registration is handled through Dallas Market Center, which requires attendees to log in and register online. You can register online or in-person all the way up to the day of Market and throughout Market. Upon registering for market, your FastPass (QR code) will automatically be sent to your email address.
Because Dallas Market Center is a wholesale, trade-only venue, buyers must qualify for access. First, review the Admissions Policies to make sure your business is eligible to qualify, then complete the New Business Application to gain access to Dallas Market Center. Normally it takes 24 to 48 hours to process, however, there tends to be an influx before major markets which can delay the approval process.
Lightovation is the biannual residential lighting event hosted by Dallas Market Center. The biannual event is hosted at Dallas Market Center, a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home decor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Lightovation, known as a premier residential lighting trade event in North America, transpires semiannually in January and June at the Dallas Market Center.
Recent editions have shown consistent growth. The summer 2023 edition experienced an increase in attendance, including a greater than 50% increase in first-time attendees such as lighting retail showrooms and interior designers. The show welcomed a record number of first-time attendees, as well as the highest number of international attendees in over 4 years. A verified founding year is not published in the available sources.
2100 N Stemmons Freeway
Dallas Market Center is a large wholesale trade complex. It is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion, within a dynamic five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas. Lightovation itself spans a major portion of the campus — encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for the home.
On-campus amenities include dining and concierge services. Dallas Market Center has two open-daily restaurants, WTC Cafe and Fountain Cafe, and a full-sized Starbucks; during market, various food venues are available across campus. Lightovation exhibits are spread across buildings such as the Trade Mart (TM), with a complimentary lighting concierge available to guide visitors.
Ample free on-site parking is available. The safe, self-contained campus offers over 11,000 free parking spaces, and handicap parking is available daily and during markets in front of the buildings. Valet parking is available in front of the World Trade Center during non-market weeks and select markets; check the transportation page before each major market for updated information. Reserved parking at nearby garages and lots can also be booked in advance through third-party services such as SpotHero.
By air: Both major Dallas airports are convenient. The trip from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport averages under 45 minutes. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is even closer — several nearby hotels report it is roughly 3–6 miles away.
By public transit: Dallas Market Center is easily accessible via DART; the Market Center Station, located at 4301 Harry Hines Blvd, is just a 10-minute walk away via a pedestrian bridge. From DFW Airport, take the Orange Line directly to this station, and DART Bus Route 49 also stops right outside the Trade Mart.
Rideshare and shuttle: Taxis and rideshare services serve the venue, and a shuttle runs between campus buildings and select hotels during market days.
Several hotels sit within walking distance or a short drive along Stemmons Freeway near the venue:
Dallas Market Center also secures discounted Market-rate rooms — even during a World Cup summer, Dallas Market Center has secured thousands of hotel rooms at Market rates, but it's critical to book ahead via DMC's website. A market shuttle is offered: shuttle service is available during every day of market between all the buildings on the campus and Dallas Market Center select hotels.
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show runs June 24-27, 2026, at Dallas Market Center, located at 2100 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Showroom hours are Wednesday through Friday 8:30 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 3 PM.
Lightovation is North America's largest and most comprehensive residential lighting show, spanning 1 million square feet. It draws lighting showroom retailers, interior designers, architects, and builders sourcing indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, and smart lighting systems.
You can register online or in-person up to and throughout the market. Because Dallas Market Center is a trade-only venue, buyers must qualify by reviewing the Admissions Policies and completing a New Business Application; once registered, a FastPass QR code is emailed to you for entry.
Yes. Dallas Market Center's self-contained campus offers over 11,000 free parking spaces, with handicap parking available in front of the buildings. Valet parking is also available during select markets, and nearby garages can be reserved through services like SpotHero.
The trip from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport averages under 45 minutes, and Dallas Love Field is only a few miles away. Via public transit, take the DART Orange Line from DFW to Market Center Station, a 10-minute walk from the venue via a pedestrian bridge; DART Bus Route 49 also stops right outside the Trade Mart.
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