Clear your calendar and hydrate accordingly. The AVN Show 2027 returns January 20-23, 2027, and it's not just borrowing a ballroom this time. AVN says the five-event lineup, made up of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE), the Adult Novelty Expo (ANE), the GayVN Awards Show, the "O" Awards and the AVN Awards, adds up to "a complete takeover of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas property." Yes, the entire hotel. Tip housekeeping generously.
The Adult Entertainment Expo, by the numbers
The Adult Entertainment Expo bills itself as "the world's largest adult entertainment show." AVN's expo page promises 45,000+ attendees, 500+ brands and 5,000+ adult stars and content creators. It breaks the crowd down further, too: 30,000+ consumers, 15,000+ industry folks and 1,500+ media outlets. That's a lot of people in one place, many of them wearing very little, and a lot of press badges pretending not to stare.
The pitch to exhibitors is simple: reserve a booth, build a display, and have one-on-one conversations with potential customers. Sponsors get their names spread across the show floor, the parties and the Awards stage. For fans, the official fan site sums it up as four days to meet your favorite stars, discover new products, and join "a party scene unlike anything else in Vegas." Bold claim for Vegas. We'll allow it.
What fans can actually do
AVN's fan site lists two main ticket types. General Admission is valid on January 20, 2027 and includes access to the exhibits. The 4-Day VIP Pass covers January 20-23 and comes with special VIP hours and entrance, a VIP premium gift and official nightclub parties. The site also advertises 10+ official parties and seminars, for those who like a little learning between autographs.
The posted agenda for the opening day (all times Pacific) gives a feel for the rhythm of the week:
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM: VIP entry via the Theater Casino Entrance, plus the AVN Expo floor in the Convention Center
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM: the ANE Boutique in The Manor
- 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM: General Admission entry at the main theater outside entrance
- 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM: the AVN Kick Off Party in the Skybox (Industry Pass plus VIP Pass required)
Named stars on the fan site's lineup so far include Anna Claire Clouds and Misty Stone, with the full lineup and exhibitor list "announcing soon."
The ANE Boutique and The Village
The ANE Boutique is described as a dedicated marketplace inside the expo for pleasure-product brands: first looks at 2027 product lines, a chance to talk to the teams behind the products, and show-exclusive deals. It's included with every fan ticket, so window shopping is free. Wallet shopping is not.
The Village is AVN's dedicated LGBTQ+ fan experience, with featured stars, inclusive brands and a celebration of "the full spectrum of adult entertainment." It's also included with every fan ticket, and it's the home turf of the GayVN Awards on January 21.
The AVN Awards: the grand finale
The big closer is the 44th annual AVN Awards Show, presented by MyFreeCams, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 23 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. AVN calls the red-carpet gala the finale of the week, celebrating achievements in content production, retail and pleasure-product innovation from the past year.
Co-hosting are Cherie DeVille and Skitty. DeVille is a Brazzers exclusive contract star with a record five AVN Awards for MILF Performer of the Year (2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025) and, per AVN, more than 1,700 on-screen credits over a 14-year career. She's also a former physical therapist and professional swing dancer, which is a wildly versatile résumé. She told AVN she first attended the show in 2011 "and I haven't missed one since," and called hosting "the pinnacle," adding, "I'm beyond excited, honored, thrilled, and shocked."
Skitty is a veteran MyFreeCams model and the reigning AVN Award-winning Favorite Cam Girl, and she was AVN's CAMStar in September 2020. Her reaction to the gig: "Gosh, I was very caught off guard to be honest with you." She also told AVN she almost missed last year's show after getting pulled over two exits from the garage. Her mom called the win anyway. Moms know.
AVN CEO Tony Rios promised "the biggest AVN Awards Show in our history." Apparently the theme is "bigger." Tickets are sold through AVN's Eventbrite page, and the fan site lists the official host hotel rate at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas at $215 a night.
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