To start the 2026 Licensing Expo on a high note, legendary ’60s band The Temptations is taking a break from its farewell world tour to bring a little Motown to Mandalay Bay.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are slated to headline this year’s Opening Night Party, sponsored by TreImage, at the newly renovated Tailgate Beach Club on May 19. The performance celebrates The Temptations’ sixty years of soul and storytelling with some of their greatest hits, including chart-toppers like “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.” Registered Licensing Expo exhibitors and attendees can secure their tickets online.
“We are honored to welcome The Temptations as the headlining act for the Licensing Expo 2026 Opening Night Party,” said Anna Clarke, Senior Vice President of Global Licensing Group. “Their legendary music and cultural impact align perfectly with the spirit of innovation and collaboration that Licensing Expo represents… This milestone event will celebrate the enduring and multi-generational legacy of The Temptations and sets the stage for an unforgettable evening of connection and inspiration for our licensing community.”
After the show, The Temptations will host a meet-and-greet experience at Booth No. G225, inviting brands, manufacturers, retailers, and other collaborators to chat with the band members and explore potential licensing opportunities.
This year’s Licensing Expo will take place May 19-21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Tickets for the Opening Night Party are available online for exhibitors and attendees. For more information and to register for the convention, visit licensingexpo.com.
Meet The Toy Book Team at Licensing Expo!
The Adventure Media & Events team will be present at Licensing Expo with new issues of The Toy Book and The Pop Insider set to debut on May 19. Visit us at Booth No. F106 to grab The Toy Book‘s 2026 Licensing & Entertainment Issue (featuring The Licensing Book supplement), and the spring edition of The Pop Insider. Both issues are now in production. To book your space in our new issues, please contact Jackie Breyer, James Devin, or Stephanie Katz.
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