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Join us for The Makeup Show NYC on May 2-3, 2027, at the Metropolitan Pavilion, featuring top beauty brands, educational sessions, and networking opportunities.
Dates
2–3 May 2027
City / country
New York, United States
Venue
Metropolitan Pavilion
Event overview
The Makeup Show NYC is the ultimate event for beauty professionals and enthusiasts, taking place on May 2-3, 2027, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. This show offers a unique blend of education, shopping, and networking, featuring over 100 top beauty brands at exclusive show prices.
Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops, watch live demonstrations, and connect with industry leaders. The Makeup Show NYC takes place in New York, United States.
TL;DR
Attendees will benefit from exclusive access to top beauty brands and products at discounted prices. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts through workshops and live demonstrations. Networking with fellow beauty professionals and influencers will enhance your career and creativity.
Exhibiting at The Makeup Show NYC provides brands with direct access to a targeted audience of beauty professionals and enthusiasts. This is an opportunity to showcase products, gain visibility, and connect with potential clients and collaborators. Exhibitors can benefit from exclusive show pricing and promotional opportunities.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
125 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
Metropolitan Pavilion in New York typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Metropolitan Pavilion in New York typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Metropolitan Pavilion for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
General admission
Student One-Day Ticket
General admission
One-Day Ticket
General admission
Two-Day Ticket
Who runs the show
Danessa Myricks Beauty
Organiser
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2027-05-02 to 2027-05-03, The Makeup Show NYC in New York covering Makeup tools and accessories for professionals, Skincare products tailored for makeup artists, Cosmetics including found gives trade buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
John F. Kennedy International
New York's main international gateway and the best choice for long-haul arrivals. AirTrain connects to the subway and Long Island Rail Road; a metered taxi to Chelsea is the simplest door-to-door option. Allow a wider window on weekday mornings
approx. 17 mi (27 km)
to venue
approx. 45-75 min by road
by car
LaGuardia
Closest airport to Metropolitan Pavilion and the fastest option for domestic arrivals. No direct rail link: use a taxi or the Q70 bus to a subway connection. Traffic on the approach ramps can add 15-20 minutes at peak
approx. 9 mi (14 km)
to venue
approx. 30-50 min by road
by car
Newark Liberty
Strong option for international carriers and for anyone staying in New Jersey. AirTrain connects to NJ Transit rail, and PATH trains from Newark or Harrison reach 14 St-6 Av within walking distance of the venue
approx. 15 mi (24 km)
to venue
approx. 40-70 min by road
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
HI New York City Hostel
USD 95–150 / night
Hostel-style property from the hotel capture, with breakfast, Wi-Fi and on-site bar. Dorm beds land at the low end of the range and private rooms at the high end. The 1 train runs directly to 18 St, roughly 25-30 minutes door to door. Approximate nightly range, confirm at booking.
Hotel Executive Suites
USD 110–175 / night
Value option flagged in the hotel capture with free parking, breakfast and a fitness centre. The saving comes with a longer commute: plan NJ Transit or PATH into Manhattan, or drive across the George Washington Bridge. Approximate nightly range, confirm at booking.
LY New York Hotel
USD 150–230 / night
Two-star property in the capture with free Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast. A practical base if you want to be inside New York overnight without paying full midscale rates; check the exact subway connection to 18 St before booking. Approximate nightly range, confirm at booking.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fort Lee - George Washington Bridge
USD 170–250 / night
Full-service midscale hotel from the capture with restaurant, bar, fitness centre and parking. Best for exhibitors with a vehicle or teams splitting a drive; allow 40-60 minutes into Chelsea at peak and use a PATH station for the final leg. Approximate nightly range, confirm at booking.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
AirTrain + subway
AirTrain from the terminal to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then the subway into Manhattan and a transfer to the 1 at 18 St. Budget 60-80 minutes with luggage and allow more at peak.
taxi
Yellow cabs and booked cars use a flat JFK-to-Manhattan fare plus tolls and gratuity. Fastest outside rush hour; 45-75 minutes depending on traffic.
bus + subway
The Q70 SBS links the terminals to Jackson Heights and the subway network. Cheapest route from LGA despite luggage handling; 50-70 minutes total.
taxi
Shortest airport run of the three, typically 30-50 minutes. Ask for the 18th Street entrance between 6th and 7th Avenue.
NJ Transit rail + PATH
AirTrain to the NJ Transit station, rail to Newark Penn, then PATH to 14 St-6 Av, a 10 minute walk from the venue. Good value on show mornings when the tunnels are congested.
taxi / rideshare
Convenient with kit cases but exposed to Hudson crossing traffic. Allow 40-70 minutes and check tunnel delays before departure.
subway
The 1 at 18 St is two blocks from the venue; the F/M/L and A/C/E stops are a 10-12 minute walk. Tap in with OMNY or a MetroCard and allow buffer for weekend service changes.
parking
The venue sits in a dense residential and gallery district where kerbside parking is restricted. Pre-book a garage online for a lower day rate and keep the ticket for expense claims.
Weather
Early May in New York is mild and unsettled: expect daytime highs near 20-22 C (68-72 F) and overnight lows near 11-13 C (52-55 F), based on climate normals rather than a 2027 forecast. Passing showers are common, so a compact umbrella and a light water-resistant layer earn their space in the bag. Venue air conditioning can feel cold after a warm walk, and the queues at Metropolitan Pavilion form outdoors. Air quality from the Open-Meteo API (public forecast, not an on-site sensor) put US AQI near 40 and PM2.5 near 5.3 micrograms per cubic metre at the time of query, which is a good band; sensitive travellers should still check local advisories and a short-range forecast in the final two weeks before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Manhattan coverage on Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile is strong, including the Chelsea blocks around Metropolitan Pavilion, and 5G is widely available outdoors. Travellers from Europe or Asia should activate an eSIM or roaming plan before departure rather than relying on airport SIM queues. US mains power is 120V at 60Hz with Type A and Type B plugs, so bring a voltage-compatible adapter for kit appliances such as airbrush compressors and hot tools; check whether your device is dual-voltage before plugging in. Venue Wi-Fi is usually shared with exhibitors and press, so use mobile data for live streams and payments. Card and mobile payment are accepted almost everywhere on the show floor, but a small cash float helps with tips and independent stalls.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress at a beauty trade show
New York beauty events lean creative casual: fashionable but practical, often all black, with comfortable footwear for long hours on concrete floors. Artists typically carry branded kit bags or roller cases, and exhibitors dress to the brand's aesthetic rather than to a corporate dress code.
Networking style
Conversations open fast and informally on first-name terms. Swapping Instagram handles is as common as swapping cards, and a phone portfolio with credits is more persuasive than a printed CV. Follow up within a couple of days; inboxes fill quickly after the show.
Tipping and payments
US tipping norms apply: 15-20 percent in restaurants, a dollar or two per bag for hotel bell staff, and a tip on taxi fares. Cards and mobile wallets are accepted nearly everywhere, though a small cash float is useful at independent booths and for tips.
Sales tax and receipts
New York City adds sales tax to most retail purchases, so keep receipts if you are claiming the spend as a business expense. The United States has no visitor sales tax refund scheme, so show-floor purchases cannot be reclaimed the way VAT refunds work in Europe.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: JFK
Google Flights captures for the 2 May 2027 arrival date confirm JFK as the practical long-haul gateway for the show window, with LaGuardia useful for domestic connections and Newark strong for carriers routing through New Jersey. Nonstop block times in the capture ran about 5 hr 20 min from LAX and about 8 hr from LHR, while Asia-Pacific origins run 20 hours or more via one or two connections. The captures returned schedules and emissions data but retained no usable ticket prices, so treat the USD bands on this page as directional and book a fare you can change. Arriving the day before the show is safer than a same-morning landing, and a Friday or Saturday arrival gives a buffer for delays, jet lag and any credential pickup.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: John F. Kennedy International (JFK): approx. 45-75 min by road; LaGuardia (LGA): approx. 30-50 min by road; Newark Liberty (EWR): approx. 40-70 min by road. Allow road or rail time to Metropolitan Pavilion; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Metropolitan Pavilion: Upper West Side, Manhattan: HI New York City Hostel; New York metro, New Jersey side: Hotel Executive Suites; New York, NY: LY New York Hotel.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate across New York, and app pickup is straightforward at all three airports, with designated ride-hail zones at each terminal. From JFK to Chelsea expect roughly USD 70-110 before tip depending on demand and tunnel traffic; from LaGuardia roughly USD 45-70; from Newark roughly USD 85-120 including tolls. Show days and the evening rush push surge pricing, so compare the app quote with a metered taxi at the rank before accepting. For the venue, set the destination to 125 W 18th St and expect drivers to stop on 18th or 19th Street rather than at a dedicated bay, so keep an eye on the app and step out of the traffic lane with your kit.
Public transit: The subway is the fastest way around Manhattan during show hours. The 1 train stops at 18 St, two blocks from Metropolitan Pavilion, and the F and M at 14 St-6 Av, the L at 6 Av and 14 St, and the A/C/E at 14 St-8 Av all sit within a 10-12 minute walk. From JFK, AirTrain connects to the subway at Jamaica and Howard Beach and to the Long Island Rail Road for a faster run into Penn Station. From Newark, AirTrain plus NJ Transit reaches Newark Penn or New York Penn, and PATH trains serve 14 St-6 Av directly, which is why a New Jersey hotel works well for this venue. From LaGuardia, the Q70 SBS links the terminals to the subway with a free transfer. Tap in with OMNY or a MetroCard at about USD 2.90 a ride, with a weekly cap near USD 34, and check the MTA service status each morning because weekend track work reroutes trains around this part of Manhattan.
Parking: Metropolitan Pavilion sits in a dense Chelsea block where kerbside parking is heavily restricted and metered time limits are short, so plan on a commercial garage. Garages within a few blocks of 18th Street typically charge in the region of USD 45-75 for a full day, with oversized vehicles and event-day demand pushing rates higher; pre-booking online usually beats the drive-up rate. If you are staying outside Manhattan, park at a New Jersey PATH station or a commuter lot and finish the trip by train, which is cheaper than a day of Manhattan garage parking. Confirm the venue's current load-in and drop-off arrangements for exhibitors directly with Metropolitan Pavilion before relying on a specific garage or bay.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027
Temperature: Typical early May norms for New York are daytime highs near 20-22 C (68-72 F) and overnight lows near 11-13 C (52-55 F). These are climate normals, not a forecast for the 2027 show dates, so check a 10-day outlook about two weeks before departure.
Seasonality: Spring in New York is genuinely unsettled: a typical May brings a mix of bright mild days and passing showers, with roughly nine or ten rain days across the month. Show floors run cold with air conditioning while the queue outside can be warm, so plan for both, and keep a compact umbrella in your bag rather than in checked luggage.
Packing: Pack layers: a light jacket or blazer for cool mornings and air-conditioned halls, breathable tops for the warm afternoons, and comfortable walking shoes for concrete floors and Manhattan blocks. Bring a compact umbrella and a water-resistant outer layer for spring showers. Beauty-industry attendees usually carry a tote or soft kit bag for samples, plus a clear pouch for liquids if travelling carry-on only, and a Type A/B plug adapter for US sockets at 120V.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at The Makeup Show NYC usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Check the credential list on themakeupshow.com and gather your proof of industry status: portfolio link, license, agency or counter confirmation, or student ID.
Review the education stage and workshop schedule and reserve any hands-on session that requires a separate seat.
Lock a cancellable hotel in Chelsea, Flatiron or Union Square, or a PATH-connected New Jersey property if rates in Manhattan spike.
Map your arrival route: JFK via AirTrain plus subway, LaGuardia via the Q70 bus plus subway, or Newark via NJ Transit plus PATH.
Load an MTA or OMNY payment option so you can tap through subway turnstiles without queueing at a machine.
Write a buying list by category (complexion, colour, brushes, airbrush, SFX, sanitising, cases) so floor-only pro pricing does not pull you off budget.; Set a floor budget and a carry-home plan for bulky liquids, aerosols and compressors, which may face airline limits.
Prepare a digital portfolio, business cards and a short brand-and-agency target list for the two days.
Check your ESTA or B-1 visa status if travelling from outside the United States, and keep approval copies on your phone.
Pack layers, comfortable shoes and a compact umbrella; early May in New York swings between mild afternoons and cool mornings.
Confirm the venue address 125 W 18th St with your ride-hail driver and allow a 15 minute buffer for badge pickup on day one.
Confirm your ticket tier: the captured price points are USD 45 student one-day, USD 54 one-day and USD 66 two-day, so decide whether two days of education plus floor time is worth the upgrade.
Registration and hall orientation at Metropolitan Pavilion
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
The Makeup Show NYC registration concourse
Metropolitan Pavilion
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Metropolitan Pavilion
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · General admission
USD 45 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | USD 45 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether The Makeup Show NYC fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For The Makeup Show NYC, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Makeup tools and accessories for professionals and Skincare products tailored fo solutions and benchmarking suppliers at The Makeup Show NYC in New York.
Min. budget
$766.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Makeup tools and accessories for professionals and Skincare products tailored fo products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,447.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the New York show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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