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CARLSBAD, CALIF., August 18, 2026 — NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization, today announced the expanded schedule of events and experiences for The 2027 NAMM Show, taking place January 26–30, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center. 

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CARLSBAD, CALIF., August 11, 2026 – NAMM

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world's largest nonprofit music trade organization, announced The 2027 NAMM Show will be held in Anaheim, Calif., January 26-30, 2027, with the main exhibition floors open to attendees from January 28-30. The world's largest music products trade show will feature five days of compelling music industry education, live musical performances and special events, alongside three days of extraordinary exhibits and brand activations for the entire music products industry.

CARLSBAD, CALIF., June 15, 2026 — NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest nonprofit music trade organization, concluded NAMM NeXT Europe 2026, its executive leadership summit focused on advancing strategic collaboration, innovation and long-term growth across the global music products industry.

CARLSBAD, CALIF., June 2, 2026 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, today announced the appointment of Katherine Palmer as the new executive director of the Museum of Making Music (MoMM), effective summer 2026.

Carlsbad, CA — May 14, 2026 — This week, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) concluded a series of high-impact advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., advancing the association’s commitment to protecting the U.S. music products industry and expanding access to music education for more than 54 million students nationwide.

Carlsbad, CA — May 4, 2026 — The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)  has issued the oral testimony that will be delivered by NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 8. Mlynczak’s oral testimony will deliver a powerful narrative on the impact of tariffs on American businesses, music education, and consumers of musical instruments.  This message enhances the case and data already provided in NAMM’s

USTR Section 301 Excess Capacity Hearing Dockets: USTR-2026-0067, USTR-2026-0068 NAMM Oral Testimony