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T.H.E. Shows 2026, 2027
T.H.E. SoCal 2026
June 26 - 28, 2026
Hilton Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA
Exhibit Space now on sale for SoCal 2026!
To secure your room or booth, please contact our Sales Team!
PARTIAL EXHIBITOR LIST:
AAudio Imports
Acora Acoustics
Audionec
AtlantisLab
ATC / Lone Mountain Audio
Audiobyte
Audio Note UK
CODA
Decibel +
Dynamic Sound Systems
Estelon
Evolution Acoustics
Final Electrostatics
Gestalt Audio
Innovo Audio Designs
Kimber Kable
Legacy Audio
Magico
MC AudioTech
Neoson
NODE
PBN Audio
Prana Fidelity
Scott Walker Audio
Stage III
Starke Sound
Supreme Acoustic Systems
Synergistic Research
The Audio Association
Tekton Design
Trafomatic
WestEnd
XACT
Ypsilon
Zesto Audio
What the Press is saying about T.H.E. Show:
"The Remarkable Triumph of T.H.E. Show... a significant event in the audio industry, a must-visit for serious audio aficionados." — Stereophile
"T.H.E. Show has successfully transitioned into a professionally managed powerhouse while maintaining its welcoming, collaborative spirit for boutique and major brands alike." — Positive Feedback
"A premier audio event... a significant gathering for audiophiles, reinforcing its status in the high-fidelity community." — Audioholics
"Best in Show... T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 featured immersive sound experiences and a diverse range of audio systems that truly connected with the music." — eCoustics
"T.H.E. Show consistently delivers a convivial and optimistic atmosphere that makes it a standout on the global audio calendar." — Enjoy the Music
"More than just a trade show; it’s an immersive cultural event where music, film, and high-end sound intersect beautifully." — Part-Time Audiophile
"A new beginning... the show was well-received, with a strong sense of community and a lively atmosphere." — Copper Magazine (PS Audio)
"The premier destination for experiencing the latest in audio technology." — Sound & Vision
About T.H.E. Show:
Welcome to T.H.E. Show: Total HiFi Experience™
T.H.E. Show — Total HiFi Experience™ — is more than a high-end audio event.
It's a fully immersive universe where sound, music, film, art, technology, and culture intersect.
A place where passion meets purpose — and where the line between creator and listener, artist and audience begins to blur.
Across nearly three decades, T.H.E. Show has grown into the premier destination for audiophiles, music lovers, exhibitors, innovators, filmmakers, media, and curious newcomers to come together and experience excellence — not just in sound, but in storytelling, craftsmanship, and creative expression.
But what truly sets us apart?
At the heart of T.H.E. Show is a symbiotic relationship — between those who create the music, art, and films we love, and those who seek to experience them at their highest level.
Our growing platforms — T.H.E. Music Group and T.H.E. Film Festival — exist to nurture and support creators at every stage, bringing their work to life on the very systems that elevate their art to new heights. This is more than a show — it’s an entire ecosystem of creation, curation, and connection.
Whether you're:
🎧 An attendee searching for sonic bliss and unforgettable moments
📦 An exhibitor looking to reach passionate, engaged audiences
🎤 A journalist or content creator uncovering the next wave in sound and culture
🎶 A music or film fan exploring new voices and visionary storytelling
T.H.E. Show is your destination.
With events in SoCal, Austin, New York, Las Vegas, plus the launch of T.H.E. TV, we’re not just redefining the hi-fi experience — we’re expanding it.
This is Total HiFi Experience™.
This is T.H.E. Show — where creation meets curation, and everyone, and every sense is invited.
Next Up:
T.H.E. Lone Star Audiofest
May 1 - 3, 2026
Venue TBA
Austin, TX
T.H.E. Vegas REBOOT!
Las Vegas, NV
T.H.E. SoCal 2026
June 26 - 28, 2026
Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa, CA
T.H.E. New York
Dates and Venue TBA
Press: 2025
Here is just some of the press T.H.E. Shows have gotten in 2025!
STEREOPHILE:
https://stereophile.com/content/show-returns-costa-mesa-fresh-vision-and-broader-appeal
https://stereophile.com/content/aaudio-imports
https://stereophile.com/content/audio-caf%C3%A9-and-hear
https://stereophile.com/content/svs-and-hegel-fine-match
https://stereophile.com/content/zesto-audio-yg-acoustics-stillpoints-and-cardas-audio
https://stereophile.com/content/common-wave-devore-fidelity-accuphase-stack
https://stereophile.com/content/brane-puts-boom-boombox
https://stereophile.com/content/ayon-audio-and-lumen-white
https://stereophile.com/content/tiki-time-desmonds-tiki-tube-amps
https://stereophile.com/content/boenicke-audio-nagra-luphonic
https://stereophile.com/content/lots-luxman-common-wave
PMA Magazine:
https://pmamagazine.org/t-h-e-show-socal-2025-great-gear-great-time/
Positive Feedback:
https://positive-feedback.com/show-reports/the-lone-star-audiofest-2025-show-report/
Enjoy the Music:
https://www.enjoythemusic.com/Lone_Star_Audio_Fest_2025/
Copper Magazine:
https://www.psaudio.com/blogs/copper/more-people-who-make-audio-happen-t-h-e-show-socal-2025
https://www.psaudio.com/blogs/copper/on-the-scene-at-t-h-e-show-2025
eCoustics:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-the-show-socal-2025/
Headphone.guru:
https://headphone.guru/t-h-e-show-socal-2025/
Stats from T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025
8,300+ visitors
230 Brands
92 Exhibits
Age Range of attendees:
45-54 : 23.8%
35-44 : 21.2%
25-34 : 20.7%
55-64 : 15.9%
73% men 27% women
40 NEW BRANDS
35 T.H.E. Premieres
20+ world and/or US premieres
$2,500,000+
in sales
Year over year growth
20%

Introducing T.H.E. TV,
a new network focused on HiFi, Home Theater, Music, and Film, available in
2025 globally on ROKU.
Official Press Release and
Broadcast Schedule coming in Q1
of 2025!

T.H.E.
Show

ABOUT
T.H.E. Show
T.H.E. Show is a cornerstone event for anyone passionate about high-quality audio and home entertainment. It serves as a vital platform for showcasing the latest products, sharing knowledge, and fostering a sense of community among enthusiasts and professionals in the industry.
Key Stats about T.H.E. Show
* We are America's longest-running HiFi Audio Show, now in our 29th year
* In 2024, we had approximately 6,600 people in attendance in our SoCal annual event
* We have T.H.E. Shows coming up in Austin TX (May 2-4, 2025), Costa Mesa CA (June 6-8, 2025) and, New York (October 24-26, 2025).
* We are the only audio trade show to have:
A team that originates from music creation, production, pro audio, vintage audio, car audio, and high-end audio, plus we are all audiophiles!
A Film Festival (T.H.E. Film Festival).
Our own TV Network on ROKU (T.H.E. TV) becoming available to 90 million households (yes you read that right).
A weekly FM radio show with internet simulcast.
An award-winning documentary film,
“T.H.E. Human Side,” now available on Amazon Prime.
A fully functioning record label to introduce and support new artists (whose music can be played on your systems)!

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