Annual National In-Person
National Restaurant Association Show 2026
May 16–19, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
2
Months 2
Weeks
Months 2
Weeks
Organizer National Restaurant Association
Venue McCormick Place
Category Foods & Beverages
Event Overview
- Type
- An in-person, four-day national trade show and conference
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- National Restaurant Association (NRA) 1200 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
- Venue
- McCormick Place 2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
- Location
- Chicago - Illinois
- Accommodation
- Check hotels near the venue Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
- Nearby Airports
-
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) ~ 8 miles (straight-line distance)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) ~ 17 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Foods & Beverages
- Established
- 1919
- Event Website
- nationalrestaurantshow.com
- By the Numbers
- 2,000+ exhibitors; 715,000+ square feet of exhibit space; 67,000+ visitors; 70+ speakers; 105th edition Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- No, this event is not open to the public.
- Frequency
- Annual
- Share on
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the venue located?
National Restaurant Association Show takes place at McCormick Place, located at 2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 312-791-7000Website: mccormickplace.com
How can I contact the organizer?
Phone: +1 202-331-5900Address: 1200 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
This event listing is reviewed and regularly updated by the Tradeshowz editorial team. Dates, schedules, and details may change. For the most accurate and official information, please visit the event’s official website or contact the organizer directly.
Related Events
Oct 6–8, 2026 Chicago, IL, United States
Oct 26–28, 2027 Chicago, IL, United States
Jun 12–13, 2026 Chicago, IL, United States
Jul 12–15, 2026 Chicago, IL, United States
May 11–14, 2026 Rosemont, IL, United States
Apr 14–16, 2026 Milwaukee, WI, United States