MAGIC Nashville - Apr. 28 - 29, 2026 About For Attendees For Exhibitors Event Information Education & Experiences Press Partners Travel
Buyer FAQs
Explore answers to the most commonly asked questions to help make your event
experience as seamless as possible.
Registration
In order to attend our fashion tradeshows, all attendees must be qualified to determine the nature of their company's business and relationship to the fashion industry. Business identification requirements are subject to the discretion of Show Management and may include one or more of the following:
- Active Website
- Tax Registration
- Recent Invoices: (From the last 6 months) that are from 3 different vendors for finished goods, apparel, footwear, accessories. Purchase orders and handwritten invoices are not acceptable.
- Photo ID
- Business Card: Listing the address of your business & job title
- Account List: Proof of buying office
- Credit Reference Sheet: Showing companies you purchase from
- Letter of Intent: From a broker or lawyer on official letterhead stating type of business and anticipated opening date.
Online registration is open throughout the duration of the show, if you are pre-qualified.
REGISTER HERE
After September 30, new retailers can register on-site in Nashville. In order to attend our fashion trade shows, all attendees must be qualified to determine the nature of their company's business and relationship to the fashion industry.
Please refer to above answer for what is required to determine if you are pre-qualified.
To ensure the safety of our guests and employees, we are encouraging all registrations to be completed prior to the event.
Should you need to register on-site, please visit one of our registration customer service areas.
For verified retailers, registration is free to attend MAGIC Nashville. For non-retailing business categories, a fee of $750 - $3,500 may apply.
Purchasing retailer buyers have access to MAGIC Nashville taking place at Music City Center. Your badge does not grant you access to any outside events at Music City Center.
Please contact Customer Service and one of our show experts will be glad to assist you.
US +1 (877) 554-4834
International +1 (218) 740-6873
Email: cs@fashionresource.com
If your guest is a colleague or will be purchasing for your store, please register via the buyer registration HERE.
Planning to bring a family member, friend, or non-industry guest? All guests are required to pay a $50 registration fee to attend. Submit your request and complete your payment today »
*Registration fees for children under 18 are waived.
Please note that we encourage all buyers to register their guests before the event for a $50 fee. Registering your family member, friend, or non-industry guest on-site will result in a $100 fee.
No, a unique email address is required for each registrant.
No, all onsite education sessions are free to attend with your attendee or exhibitor badge.
No, each person must register separately and receive unique credentials for the event.
Accessing the Event
You asked, we listened. Due to popular demand, we are bringing back printed badges for our 2025 events to allow for a seamless and efficient on-site experience, while still upholding our commitment to sustainability.
Once registered, you will receive an email approximately 1 week prior to the event that contains your unique event access QR code. If you are registering within one week of the event you should receive your email within 24 hours of registering.
Upon arrival on-site, follow directional signage to the badge pickup area where you will be able to scan your unique QR code or enter your name to receive your paper badge. Badges will NOT be mailed.
Your paper badge will grant you access the show floor.
If you need to update the email address associated with your registration, please reach out to cs@fashionresource.com.
You may also visit registration customer service areas on-site at the Music City Center.
You will receive an email communication one week prior to the event that contains your unique QR code.
If you are registering within one week of the event you should receive your email with in 24 hours of registering.
If you need to update the email address associated with your registration, please reach out to cs@fashionresource.com.
No, your badge is unique to your registration. Each attendee or guest will need to register to get access to their badge.
General
The event is located at the Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN.
Show Hours are:
Thursday, October 2
9am - 6pm
Friday, October 3
9am - 6pm
We've negotiated a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Nashville more affordable. Please visit the Hotel Page for a list of participating hotels and to book your room.
Children under the age of 18 are permitted on the show floor during show hours only. A child authorization form must be completed at registration to receive a badge.
Service animals are permitted.
Only event staff and authorized media may take stills or video.
A variety of food and beverage options are available onsite for purchase and within walking distance of Music City Center.
Yes, during show hours only.
Attendees may bring roller bags and other personal belongings onto the exhibit floor.
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Music City Center will have complimentary wheelchairs available at all main entrances for guest use.
Click here for information regarding scooter rentals.
Event Planner & Mobile App
From pre-planning to onsite to post-event, we’ve made planning and follow up easier than ever.
The integrated online event planner, accessible via desktop or mobile app, gives you access to event brand lists including brand contact details, lookbooks and booth numbers, interactive floor plans and maps, the on-site education and experiences, and more.
Plan and prepare so you can optimize your time at the event.
- Log in for a customized experience
- Search and discover brands in all events, by categories, price points, seasons, new brands and more!
- View exhibitor contacts details and reach out prior to schedule appointments at the event
- Download exhibitor look books
- Explore interactive event maps
- Browse on-site education and experiences
- Create a personal agenda and plan your time on the event floor
- Stay in the know with important event updates
- Select categories for personalized recommendations
The event planner is accessible via desktop or mobile app.
Event Planner link: https://nashville.fashionresource.com/newfront
Desktop: https://nashville.fashionresource.com/newfront
App download: https://now.myfashionevents.com/Nashville-app
To login, enter the email you used to register for the event and request a one-time password (OTP). Your unique code will be emailed to you immediately, and is valid for 10 minutes.
You must be registered as an attendee or exhibitor for MAGIC Nashville to login to the October edition of the event planner.
Your personal login credentials will be available around 2 weeks prior to event open. If registering within 2 weeks of the event, your login credentials will be sent within 24 hours of registering.
Still need to complete your registration?
Have you completed your attendee or exhibitor registration? If so, check your inbox for your attendee or exhibitor registration confirmation email and review the contact details you provided.
If you cannot find your confirmation email, please contact Customer Service and one of our show experts will be glad to assist you.
Email cs@fashionresource.com for attendee registration or exhibitreg@fashionresource.com for exhibitor registration.
Brands who have a “featured brands profile” will also include additional information about their brand or collections, including videos, downloadable lookbook, line sheet, and more.
Check back regularly to view the latest brand lists, show maps and happenings. New brands, happenings and event info is added daily leading up to the event.
Always check for updates to the mobile app in the App Store or Google Play Store to ensure you are seeing the most up-to-date version of the app. Be sure to allow notifications in your device settings to receive important show alerts!
To ask your questions or share your feedback email cs@fashionbyinforma.com or call: US +1 (877) 554-4834, International +1 (218) 740-6873.
Questions?
If you have further questions or concerns, contact us.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST Monday - Friday
You expressly assume all risks associated with, resulting from or arising in connection with your participation in and/or attendance at the Event. Informa does not make any warranty as to the Event in general, including, without limitation, in relation to: (a) the benefit or outcome of any sale, interaction or transaction you may have with any exhibitor, sponsor or attendee or (b) the benefit or outcome (commercial or otherwise) that you may achieve as a result of attending the Event. Informa and all entities within the Informa Group (as well as any employees or other representatives of the same) exclude all liability for any loss, injury or damage whatsoever that you may suffer in connection with or arising from the Event whether direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental or punitive loss, injury or damage (including, without limitation, injury or disease to persons, property damage, theft, loss of profits, loss of business, loss of opportunity, loss of goodwill, loss or corruption of data or any other type of economic loss, injury or damage) or otherwise. For the avoidance of doubt, Informa shall not incur any liability whatsoever for any products displayed or sold by any exhibitor or sponsor at the Event.