Percussion Innovators Return in Force for The 2026 NAMM Show
Each January, every musical product community brings its best to The NAMM Show. In 2026, percussion innovators are set to make a notably strong return, marking a meaningful and exciting comeback.
Buyers, artists, content creators and industry pros will be drawn to the rhythms of Hall C, where percussion makers plan to showcase their latest offerings. Live product demos, performances by nationally and internationally known artists, and private receptions will all be part of the mix.
Daniela Vogl at percussion manufacturer Meinl says The NAMM Show enables the brand to strengthen the community, drawing percussionists and drummers together.
“As Meinl, we look forward to NAMM’s unique, inspiring atmosphere that connects and energizes,” says Vogl. “We’re excited to reunite with the music-making community and to feel that extraordinary energy once again.”
Pearl, the percussion instrument innovator based in Japan, feels that same energy too. Nick Lemon, marketing events manager at Pearl, says their brand is excited to return to reconnect with their global network — and to celebrate Pearl’s 80th anniversary.
The show, says Lemon, “will serve as a strong event — a three-day gathering featuring our top, high-profile players and artists.”
With 2026’s strong percussion presence, Lemon says he hopes attendees will takeaway “exciting artist performances and spreading the SNS [social networking services] buzz as much as possible.”
Vogl expressed Meinl’s wish for the show’s impact: “We hope that the powerful presence of percussion will inspire visitors to actively experience music and feel the joy it brings.”
Here’s a look at the percussion community you can expect at the show. Be sure to keep your eyes on The 2026 NAMM Show map for the latest updates.
- AEROBAND
- Alesis
- Amedia Zil ve Muzik Aletleri
- Angel Musical Instrument Co., Ltd
- Aroma
- Artisan Turk Cymbals
- Avatar
- Beyond (Tianjin) Musical Instrument Manufacture
- Blackhill International
- Boomwhackers
- Bosphorus
- British Drum Co
- ClearSonic Manufacturing
- Deftaudio
- Direct MI
- Dixon
- Donner
- Drum Workshop
- Earth Hues Music Cymbal Distributors
- EMD Music
- Evans
- Gilbralter
- Gretsch
- Grover Pro Percussion
- Güven Bronz Metal
- Hampback Electronic Drum
- HAOSEN
- 7th-Hill Cymbals
- Istanbul Mehmet Zilleri ve Muzik Aletleri San Tic Ltd Sti
- Jiangsu Rongshunxiang Musical Instruments Co., Ltd
- KickPort International
- Klapel Percussion Instruments
- Latin Percussion
- Liverpool Drumsticks
- Ludwig
- Mapex
- Meinl Cymbals
- Meinl Percussion
- Mo' Jam Presents
- Montano Baquetas
- MusicNomad
- Natal (Marshall Amp)
- NEOTONE Digital Handpan
- Ningbo Beilun Musical Instrument Fittings Mfg Co. Ltd.
- Nord
- Pacific Drums
- Paiste America, Inc.
- Pearl
- Percle Int'l Trading Co., Ltd.
- Percoustix
- Quanzhou Moyin Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.
- Remo
- Roland
- Sabian
- Schlagwerk
- Scorpion Percussion
- Shanghai Huaxin Musical Instruments Co., Ltd.
- Slingerland
- Sonar
- Sonic Energy
- Sound Medicine Wheel
- Stone Custom
- Tama
- T-Cymbals Ltd.
- Tempo Music
- TIANJIN FLEET MUSIC CO., LTD
- TIANJIN FLOURISHING INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD
- Tianjin Jinbao Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.
- Tianjin Top Cool Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.
- TIANJIN TRIUMPH MUSIC IMP.AND EXP. CO., LTD.
- Toca Percussion
- Trakian Cymbals
- Tribal Earth Sounds India Pvt Ltd.
- Turkish Zilleri Ve Muzik Aletleri San Tic Ltd Sti.
- Vater Percussion
- Walkabout Carriers
- Wuhan Haiping Musical Instruments Manufacture Co Ltd.
- XVIVE
- Yamaha
- Yorkville Sound
Other Percussion Highlights at The 2026 NAMM Show
All-Industry Drum Circle
Palm Court
Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 @ 5-6 pm
Interview: Brian Hardgroove, the Heartbeat of Public Enemy
Hilton, Laguna AB
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 @ 2-3 pm
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About the Author
Jessica A. Baris is a writer on the marketing team at NAMM and editor of Playback Blog. She shares member stories, covers The NAMM Show and collaborates with industry experts to create content that educates and informs NAMM members. Baris leads a musical life as a Latin dancer, growing singer and player of instruments, including castanets, clave and tongue drum.