The Namm Show 2025 is expanding to include 5 days of events, adding Tuesday and Wednesday for events and losing Sunday for exhibits. The convention, the largest music trade organization, has announced a new lineup of events and exhibits for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25. Events will begin on Tuesday, January 21 with exhibits start January 23 through Saturday evening, January 25, 2025. For the first time, the show will not open on Sunday.
A full list of 2025 NAMM Show exhibitors, companies and brands from around the globe can be found at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/attend
NAMM will continue to announce, throughout the fall and winter, new additions to exhibits and events as well as must-see artists and performances that will make The 2025 NAMM Show the ultimate destination for the global music industry. The initial full schedule of detailed events will be posted on November 4.
NAMM Week 2025 Preliminary Schedule
Tuesday, January 21
NAMM Foundation Day of Service and Networking with the Pros
Education offerings for exhibiting brands, including a workshop on influencer-marketing strategy
Networking opportunities
International Networking Reception
Wednesday, January 22
Global Media Day, featuring iconic brands and formal executive remarks that focus on new music industry product introductions from top music brands to startups
Education sessions and workshops on the latest in AI for business, content creation and the financial management of a music business, as well as hands-on Dante training for pro audio.
International Coalition meetings and global receptions
Top 100 Dealer Awards ceremony
Thursday, January 23
Industry Insights breakfast session with NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak, along with music industry special guests
A robust program of educational sessions for retail, manufacturer brands, pro audio, entertainment technology, event safety and music education professionals, as well as artists and college music business students
Exhibits open 10 am to 6 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center
Yamaha Concert Series and Bands@NAMM
TEC Awards
Friday, January 24
NAMM U Breakfast Session Focusing on Business Marketing Trends for 2025 & Beyond
Education sessions continue for retail, manufacturer brand, pro audio, entertainment technology, event safety and music education professionals, as well as artists and college music business students
Exhibits open 10 am to 6 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center
Yamaha Concert Series and Bands@NAMM
Parnelli Awards
Saturday, January 25
Grand Rally for Music Education
Best in Show awards
Exhibits open 10 am to 5 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center
Bands@NAMM
SheRocks Awards
