Top 10 erotic festivals around the world

The world of erotic festivals is not an underground hangout, but a completely open, commercially mature industry with tens of thousands of visitors, official awards and business programs. We have collected ten of the most notable events of the year — with real dates where the organizers have already confirmed them.

1. Venus Berlin (Germany) — October 22-25, 2026

The world's largest exhibition of the sex industry: about 34,000 visitors and 250 exhibitors from 40 countries annually. The event has been held in Berlin since 1997 and includes a show program, a Venus Award ceremony and a separate business area for industry professionals.

2. eroFame (Amsterdam, Netherlands) — September 30 — October 2, 2026

Europe's main B2B exhibition of the industry of sex toys and intimate goods. Unlike Venus, it is focused not on the general public, but on manufacturers, wholesalers and buyers from all over the world — contracts are signed here, and not just tickets for the show are sold.

3. AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (Las Vegas, USA)

One of the most recognizable events in the industry, held annually in Las Vegas in January, is timed to coincide with the AVN Awards ceremony — a kind of "Oscar for adults". The organizers traditionally announce the exact dates of the next January event closer to the end of this year.

4. Exxxotica (touring festival, USA)

The largest fan-oriented adult show in the USA, which annually travels around several cities — Miami, Chicago, New Jersey. The format is designed for live communication of viewers with industry stars, lectures on sex education and presentations of new products.

5. Rochester Erotic Arts Festival (New York, USA) - April 10-12, 2026

One of the most well-established erotic art festivals in the northeast of the USA. Unlike commercial expos, erotica as an art form is in focus here — gallery exhibitions, educational workshops and curatorial marketing of artists' works.

6. Seattle Erotic Art Festival (USA) — annually in early May

The flagship event of the non-profit foundation Pan Eros Foundation, has been held since 2003. The festival brings together visual art, performances, film screenings and educational lectures about sexuality. The 2026 edition has already passed May 1-3; the next one is expected at the same time in 2027.

7. XBIZ (Los Angeles, USA)

The main business event of the industry is conferences, awards and panel discussions for content creators, platforms and investors. Unlike entertainment festivals, XBIZ is primarily about business: monetization, law and technology in the adult industry.

8. Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival / FICEB (Spain)

The oldest erotic film festival in Europe, founded in 1992, gathered more than 50,000 visitors in the best years. After a pause in the late 2000s, a revival took place in 2024 under a new organization. The exact schedule of future editions has not been definitively fixed by the organizers at the moment, it is worth clarifying closer to the date.

9. Porn Film Festival Berlin (Germany)

A festival of independent erotic cinema, separate from Venus Berlin, with a focus on author's, experimental and socially oriented works, and not on the mainstream industry.

10. Everything To Do With Sex Show (Canada)

One of the oldest adult consumer shows in North America, regularly held in Toronto, combines product presentations, lectures and entertainment for a wide audience.

Dates for 2027 have not yet been officially announced by most organizers — this is normal for the industry: the exact schedule is usually fixed a few months before the event, and not more than a year in advance. When planning a trip, it is worth checking the official website of a particular festival closer to the point.