Aug162026
NorCal Barber Expo 26
Northern California's premier barber expo — 60+ vendors, 20+ education classes, and live competitions across 30,000+ sq ft.
Events
Barber Expos, Battles & Conventions: 2026–2027
Your Barber Connect's guide to the top U.S. barber events — expos, cutting battles, and conventions where barbers come to learn, compete, network, and stock up.
Updated August 2026 · Dates verified with each organizer
Upcoming Events
8 confirmed
Aug302026
Premiere San Antonio
Henry B. González Convention Center · San Antonio, TX South
Aug 30–31. Major Southwest beauty and barber trade show with a dedicated barbering section, education, competitions, and a huge exhibitor hall.
Sep132026
Barbercon Dallas
Gilley's · Dallas, TX South
Doors 1pm. The traveling national convention lands in Texas — live demos on multiple stages, barber battles, a vendor marketplace, VIP workshops, and the Barbercon Awards.
Oct172026
Jersey Shore Barber Expo & Battle
Showboat Hotel · Atlantic City, NJ East
Oct 17–18. New Jersey's largest barber expo — 3,000+ attendees for live cutting battles, education seminars, and a packed vendor floor on the AC boardwalk.
Jan92027
The Alliance Barber Expo
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown · Jackson, MS South
Jan 9–10. Third annual Mississippi barber event with competitions, educational workshops, and vendor exhibits — a growing Deep South destination.
Feb72027
Premiere Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA West
Feb 7–8. Large West Coast beauty and barber trade show with barbering education, competitions, and a major exhibitor floor.
May152027
Connecticut Barber Expo 16
Mohegan Sun · Uncasville, CT East
May 15–17. "The Barber Super Bowl." 15,000+ attendees, a massive vendor floor, world-class competitions, the Barber Grammys awards, education, and the legendary after-party.
Jun52027
Premiere Orlando
Orange County Convention Center · Orlando, FL South
Jun 5–7. One of the largest beauty shows in the U.S. — 500+ brands and 760+ classes — with a full barbering track and the Wahl Barber Battle USA competition.
On the Radar
Dates TBAMajor recurring events that return every year but haven't posted their next dates yet. Bookmark the links and watch for announcements.
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What are the biggest barber expos in 2026 and 2027?
The largest U.S. barber expos include the Connecticut Barber Expo at Mohegan Sun (May 15–17, 2027), Premiere Orlando (June 5–7, 2027), Barbercon Dallas (September 13, 2026), and the NorCal Barber Expo in Pleasanton, CA (August 16, 2026). Each draws thousands of professional barbers for education, competitions, and vendor shopping.
Where can I find barber battles and cutting competitions?
Most major expos host live barber battles. Standout competition events include the Jersey Shore Barber Battle in Atlantic City (October 17–18, 2026), the Wahl US Barber Battle national competition, and the competition stages at Barbercon and the Connecticut Barber Expo. Check each event's page for entry rules and categories.
Are these events open to barber students and apprentices?
Yes. Barber expos welcome licensed professionals, apprentices, barber-school students, vendors, and shop owners. Most offer general-admission and VIP tickets, and many include education sessions that count toward continuing-education requirements — confirm specifics on the organizer's registration page.
How do I add my barber event to Your Barber Connect?
Email info@yourbarberconnect.com with the event name, date, city and venue, a one-sentence description, and your registration or ticket link. We verify details with the organizer and add confirmed events to this calendar at no charge.