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SwimShow 2027Booth costs, dates and deadlines: the Miami Beach exhibitor guide

Prints that stop the aisle: SwimShow 2027 booths in Miami Beach

Event dates
June 5–7, 2027
Exhibit hall
June 5–7, 2027
Venue
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach

4.9 client rating10,000+ booths built3,000+ exhibitors servedSince 2015

ACI Workwear booth by Purple Exhibits: open white booth with navy graphic headers and a truss-like overhead frame, one of our builds to compare for SwimShow
Built by Purple · ACI Workwear island
Woman in a red tiered sundress posing on an Art Deco street lined with palm trees
Piccolo Bambino booth by Purple Exhibits: soft white and cream inline booth for Piccolo Bambino, shown for SwimShow exhibitors
Built by PurplePiccolo Bambino inline booth
  • 7,500+buyers and industry attendees, per SwimShow source
  • 60+countries represented, per SwimShow source
  • 4decadesof SwimShow, per the organizer source
  • Hall DSwimShow's hall at the convention center source

Quick answers

SwimShow 2027 in 30 seconds

The short version for SwimShow exhibitors. Sources for each SwimShow figure are further down the page.

When is SwimShow 2027?
June 5–7, 2027, at Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach.
When is the hall open at SwimShow?
June 5–7, 2027.
What is the all-in cost of a 10×20 booth at SwimShow?
$7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental in Miami Beach: design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed by SwimShow.

The lookMiami Beach 2027

Hall D, June. Prints in the sun.

SwimShow returns to Hall D of the Miami Beach Convention Center June 5–7, 2027. The organizer counts 7,500+ buyers and industry attendees from 60+ countries, here to see the season's prints and cuts together.

Black and white close-up of oversized sunglasses reflecting palm trees on Miami Beach
01Palms in the lenses
Woman in a pale blue ruched dress and straw hat walking the edge of an infinity pool
02Pool blue, straw brim
Woman in a long white dress holding a straw hat on a path under tall palm trees
03White maxi, palm allée
Man in a pale blue linen shirt and white trousers barefoot at the surf line
04Linen at the surf line
Woman in a white band-collar linen shirt with turquoise sea behind her
05Band collar, turquoise water

Everything about SwimShow 2027 in one place

SwimShow 2027 fact sheet

SwimShow 2027 key facts
Official nameSwimShow Miami Beach 2027
Event datesJune 5–7, 2027
Exhibit hall datesJune 5–7, 2027 source
VenueMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
OrganizerSwimShow
Who attendsBoutiques, resort shops, specialty and surf stores, department stores, mass merchants and cruise lines
Nearest airportMiami International Airport (MIA)
HotelsSwimShow partner hotels with discounted blocks near the convention center
Official hotel page →
Official websiteswimshow.com

Official SwimShow resources

SwimShow 2027 calendar

SwimShow 2027 show dates

SwimShow 2027 show days, each with a link to the page that states it.

  1. SwimShow 2027 opens at the Miami Beach Convention CenterAll source
  2. SwimShow 2027 final dayAll source

01 Purple at SwimShow 2027

Prints that stop the aisle: SwimShow 2027 booths in Miami Beach

A SwimShow booth has to sell a print, a cut and a fabric in the few seconds a buyer gives each aisle, so we build bright, wall-length displays with room to write orders. For Hall D on the island we handle the contractor paperwork and time freight against the causeway traffic.

  • June 5–7 · MBCC Hall D
  • 7,500+ attendees, 60+ lands
  • SwimLab with WGSN

What makes SwimShow different, and how we build for it

SwimShow has run for four decades and calls itself the swimwear industry's most established exhibition, with 7,500+ buyers, brands, press and industry leaders from 60+ countries, per the organizer.It takes Hall D of the Miami Beach Convention Center, steps from the ocean, and the floor is built for discovery: SwimLab, run with WGSN, gives emerging designers a dedicated space for the fourth year running, the CURVE Capsule brings intimates and lingerie brands onto the swim floor, and Made in Rio has its own category in the brand directory. A two-day conference runs on the show floor itself, so buyers never leave the hall. In October the team runs EDIT SwimShow at Mr. C Coconut Grove for inter-seasonal buys.

Swim and resort boutique buyers

They want to see the season's prints and cuts together, feel fabric, check size ranges and leave with an order placed or an appointment booked for the line review.

Department store, cruise line and mass merchant buyers

Bigger accounts come with a plan: they need the collection grouped by program, pricing tiers clear and a seated corner to discuss volumes and delivery windows.

Press, stylists and influencers

SwimShow welcomes media and content creators, who look for a styled moment worth filming and a quick brand story told by someone from the label.

Your team in Miami Beach

Two shops and one project manager for SwimShow

We build in our own production shop in Fishkill, NY, and our Las Vegas hub, ship to the Miami Beach Convention Center, and install with our own project manager on the floor and vetted local labor. Expect a 30–45-day build for SwimShow, secure storage and a pre-show QA.

Your team arrives at SwimShow to a lit, stocked booth. You just show up.

Inside SwimShow 2027

7,500+ buyers and industry attendees, per SwimShow source60+ countries represented, per SwimShow source4 decades of SwimShow, per the organizer sourceHall D SwimShow's hall at the convention center source

SwimShow rules that shape your booth

A curated, application-only roster

SwimShow curates its exhibitors within the Swim, Resort, Men, Children and Accessory categories, and brands apply through the Join Us page before space is offered. We prepare renderings and a collection summary you can attach to the application.

Organizer rule

Right-to-work hand-tool setup

Under Florida's right-to-work rules exhibitor employees can assemble with hand tools inside show limits; hired labor must come from the show contractor or a registered EAC. We file as your EAC and bring the certificates.

Organizer rule

Venue-exclusive power and rigging

At the Miami Beach Convention Center, rigging, electrical, internet, cleaning and catering are exclusive to the center's providers. We order your lighting circuits and any hanging sign from those providers before the early-order date.

Organizer rule

Fire review for covered booths

Miami Beach Fire Prevention reviews covered and multilevel exhibits through a plan submission. If your booth has a canopy or ceiling element, we prepare the fire package with the drawings.

Organizer rule

Programs worth planning for

SwimLab

SwimShow's collaboration with WGSN, now in its fourth year, giving emerging swim designers a dedicated space on the floor to show collections to buyers, press and industry leaders.

Official details

CURVE Capsule

A curated selection of intimates and lingerie brands from the CURVE show, presented on the SwimShow floor at the Miami Beach Convention Center so buyers shop swim and intimates together.

Official details

SwimShow conference

An exclusive two-day conference held on the show floor, with panels and masterclasses on summer fashion trends, AI, social media, sustainability, marketing and communications.

Official details

EDIT SwimShow

The October inter-seasonal show at Mr. C Miami in Coconut Grove, run with CURVE, for core collections, inter-seasonal styles, immediates and custom orders; the 2026 edition ran October 26–27.

Official details

SwimShow is the long-running convention-hall swim market in Miami Beach; choose it over Collective Shows when you want a full booth on a curated show floor with international and department store buyers rather than a package room in a hotel. Compare every fashion and beauty show we build for →

Who exhibits at SwimShow 2026

Brands on the SwimShow 2026 floor plan. See the full list

  • Gottex
  • Trina Turk
  • LUCKY BRAND
  • Becca
  • Johnny Was
  • Tommy Bahama
  • Body Glove
  • Maxine of Hollywood
  • Carve Designs
  • Livia Monte-Carlo
  • Helen Jon
  • Sunseeker Australia
  • Salt Life
  • Snapper Rock
  • Molo
  • Freya
  • Chantelle
  • Seaspice

fashion and beauty at SwimShow

The industry behind SwimShow, in pictures

A green bikini top and a seashell laid flat on sand
A green bikini top on the sand
Colorful straw hats stacked on a market display
Straw hats in summer colors
Casual summer clothing on wooden hangers along a boutique rail
Summer pieces on the rail
Clothing racks and reflections in a fashion store display
A merchandised fashion floor

02 Booths & pricing for SwimShow 2027

Popular booth sizes at SwimShow

SwimShow's 2026 floor plan shows numbered booths across Hall D, from single inline spaces to multi-brand blocks; booth sizes and rates come from the SwimShow team and are not published. For a brand taking a 10×20 or larger, we build bright wall displays and a seated order table.

New York Cosmetics Corp. booth by Purple Exhibits: corner inline booth for New York Cosmetics with black metal, Purple work to compare for your SwimShow booth
Inline10×20$7,500 – $15,000all-in rental

One long display wall of swim on forms and hangers, a shelf of cover-ups and hats, and a two-seat table for writing orders.

Shown: a Purple inline booth for New York Cosmetics Corp.

See 10×20 rental booths →
Alltime booth by Purple Exhibits: clean white Alltime private-label plastics booth, one of our builds to compare for SwimShow
Inline10×30$12,000 – $22,000all-in rental

Women's, men's and kids' lines each get their own bay along the back wall, with a styled center bay where buyers sit to review prints and pricing.

Shown: a Purple inline booth for Alltime

See 10×30 rental booths →
LeadSquared booth by Purple Exhibits: navy LeadSquared island booth with a round blue-and-white hanging sign, like the booths we plan for SwimShow
Island20×20$16,000 – $40,000all-in rental

An open corner with collections on three sides, a fitting-form island in the middle and a quiet back corner for department store appointments.

Above: LeadSquared, a Purple island exhibit

See 20×20 rental booths →
Meghna Colour Chem booth by Purple Exhibits: wider view of the Meghna Colour Chem pigment booth with red, yellow, a Purple build like the booths we plan for SwimShow
Island20×30+$25,000 – $55,000all-in rental

A multi-label house or a country group: one zone per brand, a shared lounge for buyers and space for a short presentation or content shoot.

Shown: a Purple island exhibit for Meghna Colour Chem

See 20×30 rental booths →

In Purple's SwimShow price

  • A 3D rendering of your SwimShow booth, revised until you approve it
  • The structure, printed graphics, counters and storage your SwimShow plan specifies
  • Lighting and in-booth power distribution for SwimShow
  • Setup and teardown, with our project manager on the SwimShow floor
  • Each service order and deadline in the SwimShow exhibitor kit, tracked for you

Billed by SwimShow and its contractor

  • Your SwimShow booth space, paid to the organizer
  • Material handling / drayage, if the SwimShow space rate leaves it out
  • Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Miami Beach Convention Center
  • Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the SwimShow venue requires

Rates to plan with for SwimShow:

  • Drayage About $170 per cwt plus standard minimum and surcharges (Purple planning figure, 2026) source
  • Partner hotel Kimpton Surfcomber from $259 a night, resort fee waived for SwimShow attendees (2026 block) source
  • Partner hotel Albion Hotel from $189 a night, 0.3 miles from the center (2026 block) source

We estimate each of these on your SwimShow proposal, so the total is on paper before you sign.

The prices above are all-in 2026 rental ranges covering design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle; custom builds for SwimShow are quoted per project. Get an exact number for SwimShow with the booth cost calculator or the 2026 booth cost guide.

All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before SwimShow.
Tell us your SwimShow booth size and what the space has to do. Expect a reply within one business day and, usually within a week, a rendering and a fixed proposal for SwimShow. No charge.
Get my SwimShow proposal
ergoPouch booth by Purple Exhibits: warm cream ergoPouch baby-products booth with arched olive, terracotta, shown for SwimShow exhibitors

The SwimShow booth is lit and stocked before your team arrives. You just show up.

ergoPouch island, designed, built and installed by Purple Exhibits

03 Built by Purple

Our booths, designed, built and installed, to compare for SwimShow

French Avenue booth designed and built by Purple Exhibits, shown on the SwimShow guide

Case study · French Avenue

French Avenue at a fragrance and beauty trade show

A premium fragrance environment built around discovery, with a flow designed for real conversations and product sampling.

French Avenue's booth turned product discovery into real conversations; at SwimShow the product is a print and a cut instead of a scent, but buyers need the same pull from the aisle to the table.

Read the French Avenue case study All case studies →

“If you’re looking for a trade show booth expert who shows up and gets the job done right, Purple Exhibits is the real deal.”

Magdalena Kulisz, Service Manager, Miss Immigrant USA · more reviews from Purple clients
4.9★ client rating3,000+ exhibitors10,000+ booths builtBuilding since 2015

Trusted by exhibitors including

DoonaFunskoolThe Beaufort Bonnet CompanyGreen Sheep GroupMessilotLaaj International

04 Designing for swimwear, resort wear, men's and children's swim and beach accessory brands at SwimShow

Four things we get right for SwimShow exhibitors

Straw hats with floral trims hanging in an outdoor market display1

Color-true light for prints

Swim sells on color, and Hall D at the Miami Beach Convention Center is a convention hall with its own lighting. We specify high-CRI LED fixtures over every wall so coral reads as coral, and test your actual pieces under them before the booth ships.

A woman holds up a white dress in a bright boutique full of clothes2

Forms, not just hangers

A bikini on a hanger hides its cut. We mix half forms, hanging forms and folded tables so a buyer sees fit and coverage from the aisle, and we keep forms modest and product-led rather than dressing them as a lifestyle shoot.

A fashion designer works on a dress at a table in her studio3

Next to the conference, plan for crowds

SwimShow runs its two-day conference on the show floor, which pulls buyers into the hall between sessions. We keep the aisle edge clear and put the season's three hero pieces where a session crowd passing by will see them.

A yellow and green lifeguard house marked Miami Beach on the sand by the sea4

A corner for content

Media, stylists and content creators walk the SwimShow floor. A small backdrop with your campaign image and good light gives them a reason to shoot in your booth instead of the lounge, and it doubles as a place for your own social posts.

Floor at a glance

Where you could be at SwimShow 2027

SwimShow lists Hall D of the Miami Beach Convention Center as its home. These are the parts of the campus that matter for a SwimShow booth.

AHall D
BShow floor lounges and conference area
CTerraces and Pride Park
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami BeachSchematic, not to scale
A

Hall D

SwimShow's hall, one of four contiguous halls on a single level with high clear heights and docks along the west side off Convention Center Drive.

Our advice Freight comes in from the west docks, so we label crates with your Hall D booth number and schedule delivery inside the contractor's target window.

B

Show floor lounges and conference area

The 2026 floor plan placed the Crossroads Lounge, a coffee bar, a headshot studio and registration inside the hall, with the two-day conference held on the floor.

Our advice Booths near the lounges see buyers waiting between sessions; we keep that face of the booth open and merchandised.

C

Terraces and Pride Park

Outdoor space on the campus, including the six-acre park to the north, used for receptions and brand activations with venue and city permits.

Our advice A summer activation outside needs a weather-rated build and permits; we plan it as a separate line on the proposal.

05 Miami Beach Convention Center · Miami Beach

Logistics for SwimShow 2027, handled

The convention center sits on a barrier island: freight crosses the MacArthur, Venetian or Julia Tuttle causeway, checks in at an off-island marshaling yard and unloads at the docks on the building's west side. Exhibitor staff can handle light assembly with hand tools under Florida's right-to-work rules, but rigging, electrical, internet, cleaning and catering belong to the center's own providers. SwimShow falls in the first week of the Atlantic storm season, so your crates leave Fishkill early, land at the advance warehouse days ahead of target, and travel with a weather fallback route. Purple registers as your EAC, and the install is led by our project manager with vetted Miami-area labor.

Hall rules, drayage estimates and freight deadlines for the building that hosts SwimShow are in our Miami Beach Convention Center exhibitor guide.

What Purple handles

  • High-CRI lighting tested on your prints
  • Forms and fixtures that show cut and fit
  • Exhibitor-appointed contractor paperwork
  • Freight over the causeways with storm-season margin
  • Orders for the center's exclusive power and rigging
  • Storage between June SwimShow and October EDIT
Main entrance of Miami Beach Convention Center
Main entrance of Miami Beach Convention Center

Timeline, counted back from move-in

For SwimShow, we need design sign-off by late March 2027.

  1. Late February 2027Booth space confirmed with SwimShow; we receive your floor plan location and the collection story for June.
  2. Late March 2027Design sign-off, about ten weeks before move-in: walls, forms, lighting and the content backdrop.
  3. April 2027Production over 30 to 45 days; lighting tested with your real swim pieces.
  4. Mid-May 2027Freight to the advance warehouse with storm-season margin; power and rigging ordered from the center's exclusive providers.
  5. Early June 2027Move-in at the west docks and install by our project manager with vetted local labor.
  6. June 5–7, 2027SwimShow in Hall D; we dismantle after close and store the booth for EDIT or next June.

Purple's planning timeline for SwimShow. Official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for SwimShow come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule; we confirm them against your booth when you book.

Printable SwimShow budget & deadline sheet

Travel to SwimShow 2027

Getting to SwimShow 2027: airport and hotels

Fly in

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Stay

SwimShow partner hotels with discounted blocks near the convention center

Official SwimShow hotels →

Find the venue

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Open in Google Maps →

Travel facts from swimshow.com.

SwimShow by the numbers

SwimShow year by year

2026

Held in Miami Beach (Miami Beach Convention Center)

source
2026

Held in Coconut Grove, Miami (EDIT SwimShow at Mr. C, October 26–27)

source
AttendeesExhibitors

How SwimShow 2027 compares with other fashion and beauty shows

The fashion and beauty shows closest to SwimShow on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each show name opens our fashion and beauty exhibitor guide for that show.

ShowDatesCityLatest published size
The Makeup Show NYCThe Makeup ShowMay 2–3, 2027New York, NY–
LUXE PACK New YorkInfopro Digital USAMay 5–6, 2027New York, NY–
MAGIC NashvilleInforma Markets (Fashion by Informa)May 11–12, 2027Nashville, TN3,100+ attendees · 240+ brands (2026)
Premiere OrlandoUSA BeautyJune 5–7, 2027Orlando, FL54,500+ visits attendees (2026)
SwimShowSwimShowJune 5–7, 2027Miami Beach, FL–
FFANY Market WeekFFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of New York)June 7–11, 2027New York, NY–
NYSCC Suppliers' DayNew York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC)June 8–9, 2027New York, NY12,499 attendees · 663 exhibitors (2026)
Be+Well Las VegasQuestex (Be+Well Media and Events)June 12–14, 2027Las Vegas, NV400+ brands (2026)
Texworld LAMesse Frankfurt Inc.June 22–24, 2027Los Angeles, CA120+ international exhibitors (2026)
Cosmoprof Las VegasUSA Beauty LLC (Informa MarketsJuly 13–15, 2027Las Vegas, NV26,500 visits attendees · 952 exhibitors (2026)

SwimShow exhibitor questions

Questions exhibitors ask us before SwimShow

When is SwimShow 2027?

SwimShow 2027 takes the floor June 5–7, 2027 on Miami Beach; the daily hours are not confirmed yet. SwimShow's inter-seasonal EDIT show ran October 26–27, 2026 at Mr. C Miami in Coconut Grove, in partnership with the lingerie show CURVE.

Where is SwimShow held?

SwimShow's contact page lists Hall D at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Halls A through D form one level-floor run with the loading side facing west, and SwimShow's partner hotels are a short walk toward the ocean.

How much does a booth at SwimShow cost?

SwimShow's sales team quotes booth space after you apply; there is no public rate card for 2027. Our build is separate: a Purple 10×20 rental with lighting, forms and graphics typically runs $7,500 to $15,000, and a custom 20×20 runs $50,000 to $120,000. Show labor, power and drayage are billed by the contractors.

How do I exhibit at SwimShow?

Brands apply through the Join Us page. SwimShow curates its roster across swim, resort, men's, children's and accessory categories, so show management looks at each brand before offering space. Emerging designers can also aim for SwimLab, the dedicated area run with WGSN.

Who attends SwimShow?

SwimShow reports 7,500+ buyers, manufacturers, designers, press, stylists and industry leaders from 60+ countries. Buyers come from boutiques, resort shops, specialty and surf stores, department stores, mass merchants and cruise lines. Buyers and press register through the same Join Us page.

What is SwimLab at SwimShow?

SwimLab is the collaboration between SwimShow and WGSN that gives emerging designers a dedicated space to show their collections to buyers and press. It has run four years in a row, and SwimShow lists SwimLab brands as their own category in the brand directory.

What is the CURVE Capsule at SwimShow?

After partnering with CURVE at EDIT in Coconut Grove, SwimShow added a curated capsule of intimates and lingerie brands to its convention center floor, so buyers can shop swim and intimates under one roof. CURVE Capsule brands appear as a filter in the brand list.

Can we set up our own booth at the Miami Beach Convention Center?

Your own full-timers can put a simple booth together with hand tools, inside SwimShow's limits, because Florida is a right-to-work state. Power, internet, cleaning and anything hung from the ceiling are ordered from the building's in-house providers, and carts or dollies must use the dock. We file as your contractor for larger builds.

What does drayage cost at the Miami Beach Convention Center?

We budget roughly $170 per 100 lbs for 2026 Miami Beach freight handling, plus the usual minimum charge and late or overtime surcharges; the official SwimShow tariff fixes the final number. The bigger cost on Miami Beach is time, since marshaling is off-island and trucks that miss their target can lose their slot.

Where should SwimShow exhibitors stay?

SwimShow lists partner hotels with discounted blocks near the center. For 2026 these included the Kimpton Surfcomber and the Albion, 0.3 miles away, the Unframed HQ Hotel one block away and the Ritz-Carlton South Beach. The 2027 hotel list is not confirmed yet.

Is there a conference at SwimShow?

SwimShow hosts an exclusive two-day conference on the show floor with panels and masterclasses on trends, AI in fashion, social media and sustainability. Past sessions included WGSN trend forecasting and a SwimLab talk, and attendance has been free for SwimShow guests.

Can we reuse the booth at other swim shows?

Swim brands often pair SwimShow with Collective Shows in Huntington Beach or Miami, Surf Expo in Orlando and MAGIC in Las Vegas. Collective Shows sells package booths only, so we split the kit: the full build for SwimShow and Surf Expo, graphics and props for Collective.

Is SwimShow worth exhibiting at?

For swim and resort brands that sell to boutiques, resorts, department stores and international buyers, it is the category's long-running convention hall show, with a curated floor and buyers from 60+ countries. Brands wanting a smaller, package-only hotel setting can look at Collective Shows.

Before you sign for SwimShow

Five things to ask every builder quoting SwimShow:

  1. Are all fees on paper, including what the contractor at the Miami Beach Convention Center bills?
  2. Who actually builds it for SwimShow: your shop or a subcontractor?
  3. Will your own project manager be at SwimShow for install and dismantle?
  4. Which items are in the rental, and which does the show bill?
  5. What happens to the booth after SwimShow, and what does storage cost?

Common situations

Already own a booth? We refresh the graphics, repair what is worn, ship it to the Miami Beach Convention Center, install it and store it between shows. The structure you paid for stays in use.

Exhibiting from outside the US? We handle the ground work for SwimShow: freight to the advance warehouse, show-service orders, installation and storage, with one project manager replying to your emails in your time zone.

Short on time? In two to three weeks, a rental with your graphics can be ready for Miami Beach. You will know on the first call what is realistic for your SwimShow date.

Get a proposal

Tell us about your SwimShow booth

Add booth details (optional)

Reply within one business day. Usually within a week: a rendering and a fixed SwimShow proposal. No charge, no commitment.

This request goes straight to Purple’s exhibit team.

What happens next

  1. You get a reply within one business day, asking about your products, goals and footprint at SwimShow.
  2. Usually within a week, you receive a concept rendering and a fixed SwimShow proposal. Every last fee for SwimShow, listed upfront and in full on paper.
  3. The build takes 30–45 days; we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the hall opens at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
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