MAGIC Nashville 2027
Event Date
May 11–12, 2027
Location
Nashville, TN
Expected Exhibitors
240
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryMAGIC Nashville is a business-to-business fashion trade show that brings women's trend-driven retailers, buyers, and industry leaders together in Music City. MAGIC Nashville is a two-day lineup of non-stop shopping, networking, and entertainment that showcases MAGIC brands across apparel, accessories, and footwear, while also offering new immediates, local collections, first look at holiday, and much more.
The show is curated for the Southern retail market. From established to emerging collections, MAGIC Nashville features trend, young contemporary, modern sportswear, and contemporary women's fashion, with key categories including apparel, footwear, accessories, and home, gift & beauty, and options ranging from affordable to moderate price points. The event is a trade-only gathering. MAGIC Nashville attracts retail buyers from boutiques to e-commerce sites to chain stores to big-box and department stores, and all verified purchasers attend for free.
Beyond the show floor, MAGIC Nashville spotlights community-driven curation. The show features key communities including Nashville Local, Gameday, Sustainable, Private Label, Minority-Owned, Western, Women-Owned, and Emerging brands. It is a strong regional touchpoint for buyers who want to discover makers and trends outside the New York and Las Vegas markets.
Show Highlights
- Categories to shop: Favorite MAGIC brands across accessories, young contemporary, trend, modern sportswear, footwear, and home, gift & beauty.
- Key communities: Nashville Local, Gameday, Sustainable, Private Label, Minority-Owned, Western, Women-Owned, and Emerging brands.
- First-Time Attendee Hosted Buyer Program: Gain VIP access, personalized scheduling, and exclusive opportunities to connect with top brands and accelerate your business in Nashville.
- Sample of exhibiting brands (from past events): American Needle, Bed|STU, Blu Pepper, Free People, Judy Blue, Liverpool, Old Gringo, Tribal, and Z Supply.
Attendance
At the 2026 Nashville event, the show reported the following figures:
- 3,100+ attendees, including a mix of brands, buyers, influencers, stylists, industry experts, and press.
- 240+ brands exhibited across Accessories, Young Contemporary, Trend, Modern Sportswear, Footwear, and Home, Gift & Beauty.
- 83% buying power on the show floor, with over 72% being top decision makers, including C-Suite Executives, Presidents, and VPs.
- 9 countries and regions represented, with 66% of buyers from the Southern and 24% from the Midwestern regions of the U.S.
Registration
MAGIC Nashville is a trade-only event and is not open to the public. Events are intended for fashion professionals and approved attendees only, and all attendees, purchasing and non-purchasing, must be verified by show management to determine their relationship to the fashion industry.
- Register online through the event's registration/interest form on the official website.
- Complete verification of your industry credentials with show management.
- All verified purchasers attend for free.
First-time buyers may also apply to the Hosted Buyer Program. Brands wishing to sell can apply to exhibit through the MAGIC exhibitor inquiry form.
History
MAGIC is part of the Fashion by Informa portfolio, operated by Informa Markets, and also runs flagship editions in Las Vegas and New York. Copyright is held by Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC. The Nashville edition serves the Southern regional market and, as of its 2026 event, drew more than 3,100 attendees and over 240 exhibiting brands.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is MAGIC Nashville 2027 taking place?
MAGIC Nashville takes place May 11-12, 2027, at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Who should attend MAGIC Nashville?
It is a trade-only event for fashion professionals, especially retail buyers from boutiques, e-commerce sites, chain stores, big-box, and department stores. Attendees must be verified by show management, and it is not open to the public.
How much does it cost to attend, and how do I register?
Verified purchasers attend for free. You register online through the official website and complete industry verification with show management; first-time buyers can also apply to the Hosted Buyer Program.
What products and brands are featured at MAGIC Nashville?
The show features trend, young contemporary, modern sportswear, and contemporary women's fashion across apparel, footwear, accessories, and home, gift and beauty. The 2026 event hosted more than 240 brands, with community sections such as Nashville Local, Gameday, Western, Sustainable, and Women-Owned.
What are the parking and hotel options near the venue?
Music City Center has an on-site covered garage at 701 Demonbreun Street with 1,800 spaces and posted daily rates. Nearby downtown hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1 Hotel Nashville, The Joseph, and the Omni Nashville, and MAGIC offers discounted room blocks through its official hotel partner OnPeak.
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