# The NAMM Show: what to do between sessions in Anaheim

Source: https://eventweekends.com/trade-show/namm-show/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## 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 and what to pack

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.
- 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.

## Airport to venue

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

Next to Disneyland; ART buses link the resort hotels.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Harbor Boulevard motels. Walk to Disneyland.
- **mid:** Anaheim Resort district. Hotels with shuttles.
- **luxury:** Disney hotels. Grand Californian.
- Hotels we would book: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim (budget), Hilton Anaheim (mid), Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Evening one (Thursday 28 January)

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- After dark: Downtown Disney.
- Eat: Anaheim Packing District, Food hall

### Evening two (Friday 29 January)

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- Eat: Downtown Disney, Restaurants

### Companion day (Friday 29 January)

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full day: Disneyland Park. 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-day: Huntington Beach surf lesson. Surf City USA.
- Eat: Anaheim Packing District, Food hall
- Free: Huntington Beach pier.

### Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- Eat: Downtown Disney, Restaurants

## Tours worth booking

- [Disneyland Park](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Disneyland%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-namm-show): Book park reservations.
- [Knott's Berry Farm](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Knotts%20Berry%20Farm%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-namm-show): Coasters and fried chicken.
- [Huntington Beach surf lesson](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Huntington%20Beach%20surf%20lesson&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-namm-show): Surf City USA.
- [Newport Beach harbor cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Newport%20Beach%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-namm-show): Whale watching in season.

## Where to eat

- Anaheim Packing District: Food hall
- Downtown Disney: Restaurants

## With kids

- Disneyland.

## Rainy-day backups

- Discovery Cube Orange County.

## Getting around

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

## 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.

More in Anaheim: https://eventweekends.com/city/anaheim/