Located at The Penn & Teller Theater inside The Rio Hotel
Tuesday August 25
Reception: Lobby of the Penn & Teller Theater 7:30pm – 9pm
Awards Show: 9pm – 11pm
Complimentary Transportation will be provided to Drais after hours Party after the Awards show
The Adult Nightclub & Exotic Dancer Awards Show — the ED’s Awards Show — is still the ONLY awards show in the world honoring the top adult nightclubs, club staff and feature entertainers. This year, however, a brand new twist is being introduced: The ED “Honors” Awards.
The Don Waitt Industry Ambassador Award and the Exotic Dancer Hall of Fame Award will also be presented at the 2026 ED Awards Show. Winners will be selected by ED Publications staff in conjunction with input provided by the ED Honors Board.
Featuring comedian host Matt Richards
The show will feature comedian Matt Richards, an actor, comedian & writer, with multiple appearances on CBS, HBOMax, Showtime, TBS, VH1 & MTV! Of course, our evening’s entertainment will also include the top two EDI Finalists for 2026, as well as some high-energy entertainment with a Brazilian flair!
Also featuring new, streamlined club and entertainer award categories!
Penn & Teller Theater
Matt Richards