The four-day marathon event at the 1.2-million-square-foot Anaheim Convention Center ran from 21 to 24 January with about 100,000 people attending.

This NAMM showcased the past, present and possible future of this nearly $17 billion annual industry.

Joe Lamond, president and ceo of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), points out:

"It's really interesting how the worlds of technology and traditional musical instruments are both thriving. Traditional and high-tech are getting along very well here."

Check out the highlights of the 2016 NAMM Show in our gallery with new gear, show-stopping designs, innovative brands, one-off specials, celebrity appearances, colorful visitors and more. The Drummerszone team was there to capture it all.

NAMM 2017
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the largest and longest-running music trade show in the world. The 2017 NAMM Show is scheduled for January 19–22 at the same convention in Anaheim, California.