What is EXXXOTICA?
About Us
EXXXOTICA is a three day, adults only event where entertainment, education, and sexual expression come together in one place. People attend for all kinds of reasons. Some plan a date night or a bachelor or bachelorette party. Some come with friends. Others just want to see it for themselves. No two visits feel exactly the same.
The show floor features more than 150 exhibitors & sponsors offering products, services, and advice to help you explore and enhance your love life. You can attend educational seminars, learn new ideas and techniques, and talk directly with brands and educators in an open, approachable setting.
EXXXOTICA brings together over hundreds of top stars, creators, and influencers for meet and greets, photos, and fan interaction throughout the weekend. Live performances happen daily on our entertainment stage, including burlesque, male revues, specialty acts, and the crowning of Ms. EXXXOTICA.
Guests who are curious about kink and fetish can visit the EXXXOTICA Dungeon Experience & All-Access, where live BDSM demonstrations and guided learning take place in a respectful, structured environment. Couples and open minded attendees can also explore the CouplesX Lifestyle Experience, created for people interested in meeting other like minded adults.
What makes EXXXOTICA unique is that you set your own comfort level. You can watch, learn, shop, participate, or simply take it all in. The atmosphere is welcoming, sex positive, and judgment free, whether you are brand new or already experienced.
Ladies Free Friday makes it easy to plan a night out, and guests who want more access can GO VIP. VIP ticket holders receive exclusive merchandise, special discounts from exhibitors and sponsors, access to VIP lounge and viewing areas where permitted by local law, and FREE or discounted entry to the Official EXXXOTICA After Parties.
Come explore, learn, connect, and escape your reality… at EXXXOTICA.
Code of Conduct
The EXXXOTICA EXPO, its parent companies, and affiliates expect all attendees, exhibitors, contractors and participants to abide by common-sense rules for public behavior and personal interaction. The EXXXOTICA Expo is a celebration of love and sex, and any disrespectful and/or non-consensual behavior will not be tolerated in any form. EXXXOTICA reserves the right to revoke admission, or participation by any exhibitor, without refund, to any person(s) not in compliance with this Code of Conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the event located?
Chicago, IL – April 10-12, 2026
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
More InfoMinneapolis, MN – June 26-28, 2026
Minneapolis Convention Center
More InfoEdison, New Jersey – October 23-25, 2026
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
More InfoMiami, Florida – December 4-6, 2026
Miami Airport Convention Center
More Info- What's the difference between General Admission and VIP?
General Admission gets you into the show. VIP makes you part of it. A General Admission ticket includes entry to EXXXOTICA with access to the show floor, live stage performances, and educational seminars. VIP Admission includes everything in General Admission plus a custom EXXXOTICA bag, T-shirt, commemorative pin and poster, deep discounts from participating exhibitors and sponsors, exclusive access to the VIP lounge and viewing area, and free entry to the Official EXXXOTICA After Parties. For all ticket info, click here.
- How old do I have to be?
General Admission ticket holders must be 18+.
VIP Admission ticket holders must be 21+.
- What are the show hours?
Friday (Ladies Free Friday)
5pm – 11pmSaturday
2pm – 10pm (Minneapolis & Miami)
1pm – 10pm (Chicago & Edison, NJ)Sunday
1pm – 6pm- How much are tickets and where do I get them?
All tickets (and prices) are available online HERE. Tickets are also available onsite at the CASH ONLY box office the day of the event and are usually slightly more expensive.
- What should I wear?
The large majority of our attendees dress totally casual. As there is no live nudity allowed, pasties and g-strings are the bare minimum for women (except for Minneapolis where bikini tops are required). Because of a wicked double standard, men are allowed to go bare-breasted, but g-string/banana hammocks are their bare minimum. Costumes are always welcome!
- Can I bring a camera or take pictures/video?
Yes, both cameras and video cameras (including DSLR cameras) are allowed as long as they are for non-commercial use.
- Do the stars charge for autographs?
Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no. It all depends on the individual star or company, and show management has no say over who charges and what they may charge. Your best bet is to tweet the star you are interested in getting autographs with.