Makeup Shows in Canada
Find all the makeup shows in Canada for 2027, with dates, venues, tickets and what is on. Compare the events and plan your visit.
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About Makeup Shows in Canada
Make up artists in Canada have a calendar that mixes trade shows, specialist conferences and awards, with a strong focus on permanent make up, lashes and brows as well as classic artistry.
ESI Show Vancouver opens the year each February at Canada Place, a trade only show where make up sits alongside skin, nails, hair and spa. For permanent make up artists, Next Level PMU in Markham, near Toronto, brings conference sessions, business talks and awards together each autumn, in late October. WULOP Canada is held each September with competitions, education and awards for make up, lash and brow artists, a good chance to test your skills and learn from respected educators. The season closes in November with the Contessa Awards in Toronto, which celebrate make up artistry together with hair, barbering and nails at one of the country's best known industry evenings.
Every make up show in Canada is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can find the right event for your craft.
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Plan your trip
Getting there
Next Level PMU and the Contessa Awards are both in the Toronto area. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, home of the Contessas, is a short walk from Union Station, which connects to Pearson Airport by the UP Express. The Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre is north of the city and easiest to reach by car. In Vancouver, Canada Place is right by Waterfront station, at the end of the Canada Line from the airport.
Where to stay
For Next Level PMU, staying at the conference hotel saves travel time on two busy days. For the Contessas, downtown Toronto hotels make an evening event easy. In Vancouver, Coal Harbour is a pleasant walk along the water to Canada Place.
Tips for make up artists
- If you are competing at WULOP Canada, check the category briefs early and practise your timing.
- Bring a compact kit for any hands on sessions at conferences.
- ESI Show Vancouver is trade only, so bring proof of your work in the industry.
- Awards evenings are dressy, so pack something special for the Contessas.
Your questions, answered
Are there make up shows in Canada?
Yes. Make up features at ESI Show Vancouver, Next Level PMU, WULOP Canada and the Contessa Awards.
Is there a permanent make up conference in Canada?
Next Level PMU runs from 30 to 31 October 2026 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham.
What is WULOP Canada?
WULOP Canada is an event for make up, lash and brow artists with competitions, education, a conference and awards. It is held each September, and dates for the next edition will be listed once confirmed.
Do the Contessa Awards include make up?
Yes. The Contessa Awards recognise make up artistry alongside hair, barbering and nails, and take place on 8 November 2026 in Toronto.
Is ESI Show Vancouver open to the public?
No. ESI Show Vancouver is a trade only show and runs from 21 to 22 February 2027 at Canada Place.
Where can I find make up shows near Canada?
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