Event Schedule
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show
January 6 - 9, 2027
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Each January and June, Dallas Market Center hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America, encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for the home: indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, lighting controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems. No wonder Dallas Market Center is renowned as the home of lighting!
DMC EVENTS
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
DMC Events
8:30 am
Spectrum Social: Breakfast Tacos
January 6, 2027
| 8:30 am
TM 4432- Spectrum
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Stop by the Spectrum showroom to grab a complimentary breakfast taco, connect with fellow professionals, and kick off the day at the show. While you’re here, scan the QR code to enter the Spectrum Giveaway. Winners will be drawn Friday at 2PM!
DMC Events
8:30 am - 6 pm
Spectrum Social: Scan to Win!
January 6, 2027
| 8:30 am - 6 pm
TM 4432- Spectrum
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Visit the Spectrum showroom anytime during the show, scan the QR code for automatic entry to win amazing prizes, and enjoy complimentary daily hospitalities along the way. Fuel up with breakfast tacos, stop by for beer and wine during happy hour, and join us Friday at 2PM as we draw our lucky winners!
DMC Events
10 am
Welcome to Lightovation Tour
January 6, 2027
| 10 am
TM Meet at TM 1 Koi Pond
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Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
DMC Events
2 pm
Designed to Connect: Integrating Architecture, Landscape & Light Presented by Business of Home
January 6, 2027
| 2 pm
TM 3 Loft - Main Stage
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Speakers:
- Eddie Maestri, Founder & Principal, Architect & Interior Designer & Creative Director, Maestri Studio
- Shawn Weidner, Shawn Weidner, Principal, Siteworks Director, Hoerr Schaudt
Moderator:
-Kaitlin Petersen, Editor-In-Chief, Business of Home
DMC Events
4 pm
Exteriorscape Expansion Reception
January 6, 2027
| 4 pm
TM 4 - Exteriorscape
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Exteriorscape has grown, and it’s time to celebrate! Join us for refreshments and good vibes as we toast our expansion from the 3rd floor to the 4th. Stop by to explore the expanded space, discover all the lighting resources available, and enjoy a little picnic along the way!
DMC Events
5 pm
ALA Women in Lighting Reception
January 6, 2027
| 5 pm
TM 4942 - Satco Products
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Join the American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting group for a networking event hosted by Satco Products in the company’s newly renovated showroom. The event will include refreshments and is open to everyone, regardless of gender or ALA membership status.
Thursday, January 7, 2027
DMC Events
8:30 am - 6 pm
Spectrum Social: Scan to Win!
January 7, 2027
| 8:30 am - 6 pm
TM 4432- Spectrum
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Visit the Spectrum showroom anytime during the show, scan the QR code for automatic entry to win amazing prizes, and enjoy complimentary daily hospitalities along the way. Fuel up with breakfast tacos, stop by for beer and wine during happy hour, and join us Friday at 2PM as we draw our lucky winners!
DMC Events
10 am
Speaking of Retail: Pivoting and Reinvention: How Retail Stays Relevant in 2027 & Beyond Presented by ART, The Creative Home Furnishings Network and Coco & Dash
January 7, 2027
| 10 am
TM 3 Loft - Main Stage
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Any business that isn’t adapting these days is constantly at risk, and retail can be especially vulnerable in today’s environment. Learn from three of this year’s most nimble ARTS Awards Lighting Showroom finalists about how they’ve rebranded, revived or built new to better serve their markets, and how your company could also embrace strategic change for improved growth.
Moderator:
-Linda Longo, Editor-in-Chief, Lighting News Now
Speakers:
-Frank Therrien, Owner, Georgia Lighting
-Kirsten Recce, Owner, Black Whale Home
-Kirsten Recce, Owner, Black Whale Home
DMC Events
10 am
Welcome to Lightovation Tour
January 7, 2027
| 10 am
TM Meet at TM 1 Koi Pond
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Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
DMC Events
4 pm
Meet the Tastemakers: NKBA Cocktail Reception The Perfect Pairing of Lighting, Materials & Personal Style Hosted by Crystorama
January 7, 2027
| 4 pm
TM 3503 - Crystorama
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Discover the art of kitchen and bath design through the creative perspectives of Crystorama's Tastemakers at this special NKBA showroom tour and cocktail reception. Join celebrated interior designers Nicole Culler, Autumn Pochiro, Ashley Hughes, Nikki Watson, Juliana Ewer, and Jewel Marlowe as they share their unique approaches to creating beautifully curated spaces. Explore designer-inspired displays featuring Crystorama lighting paired with decorative hardware, tile, color, textures, and materials. Each Tastemaker will present a personal design story, sharing their inspiration, favorite pairings, and creative insights into today's kitchen and bath design. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive preview of Jewel Marlowe's debut lighting collection, showcasing her signature approach to color, pattern, and personality.
DMC Events
4 pm
Spectrum Social: Happy Hour
January 7, 2027
| 4 pm
TM 4432- Spectrum
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Wind down and connect at Spectrum Social Happy Hour. Join us inside Spectrum for beer, wine, and conversation as you wrap up your day. Don’t forget to scan the QR code to enter the Spectrum Giveaway. Winners will be drawn Friday at 2PM!
DMC Events
6 pm
37th ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party
January 7, 2027
| 6 pm
2F336-IHDC
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Join us the night before the 37th Annual ARTS Awards gala for an exclusive Preview Party, celebrating the remarkable talent of this year's honorees. Step into a curated gallery showcasing standout products from our manufacturing and product design finalists, offering a unique preview of the innovation and craftsmanship that define the home industry. Mingle with finalists, industry leaders, and fellow guests as you explore these exceptional pieces up close, all in anticipation of the awards celebration.
Friday, January 8, 2027
DMC Events
8:30 am - 2 pm
Spectrum Social: Scan to Win!
January 8, 2027
| 8:30 am - 2 pm
TM 4432- Spectrum
Visit DMC Events Page
Visit the Spectrum showroom anytime during the show, scan the QR code for automatic entry to win amazing prizes, and enjoy complimentary daily hospitalities along the way. Fuel up with breakfast tacos, stop by for beer and wine during happy hour, and join us Friday at 2PM as we draw our lucky winners!
DMC Events
10 am
Welcome to Lightovation Tour
January 8, 2027
| 10 am
TM Meet at TM 1 Koi Pond
Visit DMC Events Page
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
DMC Events
2 pm
Spectrum Social: Scan to Win Drawing
January 8, 2027
| 2 pm
TM 4432- Spectrum
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The Spectrum Social Giveaway comes to a close. Stop by Spectrum as we draw winners and celebrate one last moment together at the show. If you entered earlier in the week, be sure to stop by - you could be a lucky winner!
DMC Events
6 pm
37th Annual ARTS Awards Gala
January 8, 2027
| 6 pm
Offsite - The Anatole Hotel
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Join Dallas Market Center and ART for the 37th Annual ARTS Awards Gala, the premier awards program in the U.S. honoring top manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives.
Ticketed Event
EXHIBITOR SPECIALS
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Exhibitor Specials
4 pm - 6 pm
Celebrate the grand opening of our new Craftmade showroom
January 6, 2027
| 4 pm - 6 pm
Craftmade
Join us Wednesday, January 6, from 4–6 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of our new showroom! Enjoy drinks and appetizers, enter to win some of our top products, and take advantage of additional giveaways throughout the event.