The NAMM Show 2027: what to do in Anaheim after hours

28 to 31 January 2027 · ExpectedAnaheim, United States

The NAMM Show keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Anaheim.

Tours in Anaheim Hotels for these dates

The NAMM Show in short

When: 28 to 31 January 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, United States, about 4 km from the centre
Free time: The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
Best base: Anaheim Resort district: Hotels with shuttles.
Getting there: John Wayne (SNA) is 20 minutes away; LAX is 45 to 60 minutes.
Weather: In January, Anaheim averages highs of about 17°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 73 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 25 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Disneyland Park; Knott's Berry Farm; Huntington Beach surf lesson

Know before you go

The music products show fills Anaheim hotels; many evening concerts in the area.

Weather during The NAMM Show

In January, Anaheim averages highs of about 17°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 73 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 25 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
January	17°C (63°F)	7°C (45°F)	73 mm

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings.
A light rain jacket, just in case.
Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Anaheim Convention Center

John Wayne (SNA) is 20 minutes away; LAX is 45 to 60 minutes.

Next to Disneyland; ART buses link the resort hotels.

Public transport directions to Anaheim Convention Center · Everything on at Anaheim Convention Center

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Harbor Boulevard motels	Walk to Disneyland.
Mid-range	Anaheim Resort district	Hotels with shuttles.
Splurge	Disney hotels	Grand Californian.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim
Mid-range: Hilton Anaheim
Splurge: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Links search the nights from 27 January to 1 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 28 to 31 January 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Thursday 28 January

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

After darkDowntown Disney.
EatAnaheim Packing District Food hall

Evening two

Friday 29 January

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatDowntown Disney Restaurants

Companion day

Friday 29 January

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full dayDisneyland Park Full day · Family
Book park reservations.

The day after the show

Monday 1 February

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayHuntington Beach surf lesson Half day · Family
Surf City USA.
EatAnaheim Packing District Food hall
FreeHuntington Beach pier.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatDowntown Disney Restaurants

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Disneyland Park

Book park reservations.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Knott's Berry Farm

Coasters and fried chicken.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Huntington Beach surf lesson

Surf City USA.

See times and prices

Disneyland.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Disneyland Park

Book park reservations.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Knott's Berry Farm

Coasters and fried chicken.

See times and prices

After dark

Downtown Disney.

4 tours worth booking for The NAMM Show

Tour	Length	Good for
Disneyland Park	Full day	Families
Knott's Berry Farm	Full day	Families
Huntington Beach surf lesson	Half day	Families
Newport Beach harbor cruise	Half day	Tired legs

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Anaheim Packing District Food hall
Downtown Disney Restaurants

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Discovery Cube Orange County.

Getting around on event days

ART shuttle buses link hotels, Disneyland and the Honda Center.

Day trips from Anaheim

Laguna Beach: 35 minutes
Los Angeles: 45 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for The NAMM Show.

Plan a group trip

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Questions people ask

When is The NAMM Show 2027?

The next edition is 28 to 31 January 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during The NAMM Show?

In January, Anaheim averages highs of about 17°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 73 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 25 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Anaheim Convention Center?

John Wayne (SNA) is 20 minutes away; LAX is 45 to 60 minutes. Next to Disneyland; ART buses link the resort hotels.

Where should I stay for The NAMM Show?

For most visitors the best base is Anaheim Resort district: Hotels with shuttles.

What can we do between sessions at The NAMM Show?

Good short outings in Anaheim include Huntington Beach surf lesson, Newport Beach harbor cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near The NAMM Show?

Family-friendly picks: Disneyland Park, Knott's Berry Farm, Huntington Beach surf lesson. Disneyland.

How far is Anaheim Convention Center from Anaheim centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. Next to Disneyland; ART buses link the resort hotels.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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