VMX 2026 Entertainment: Celebrating Our Veterinary Community
Get Ready to Sing, Dance, Run and Celebrate in Exclusive VMX Events!
Join us in celebration of the veterinary community coming together at VMX! After filling up on learning, we’ve got you covered with exclusive in-person and virtual entertainment and events. Get ready to have some fun with other veterinary professionals just like you.
Check out our entertainment below. These events are all included as part of your VMX 2026 in Orlando registration, aside from the 5K Color Run, which requires a separate registration fee.
Saturday, January 17 • 11:15 AM
VMX Opening Ceremony with John Travolta
VMX Main Stage • OCCC Expo Hall
Join us as we get VMX started with an incredible guest speaker you won't want to miss!
Due to filming schedule conflicts, Patrick Dempsey is unable to join us at VMX this year.
However, we are thrilled — some might even say we have chills (they’re multiplying!) — to share that John Travolta will kick off VMX with us for the Saturday Opening Ceremony, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition!
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Sunday, January 18 • 7:30 PM
VMX Sunday Concert
VMX Main Stage • OCCC Expo Hall
CMA and ACM Award winner Riley Green is an avid sports fan, former athlete and outdoorsman and has been named a Music Row Breakout Artist of the Year and CMT “Listen Up Artist.” He's joining us at VMX to serenade the veterinary community with hits like Different ‘Round Here, Half of Me and You Look Like You Love Me. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
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Monday, January 19 • 6:30 AM
The 5K Fun Run
Hyatt Regency • Outside Windermere Ballroom
Join us for a fundraising 5K Run during VMX! Put on your running shoes, bring a human or furry friend and get ready to have some fun! Registration is $35 per adult human,* dogs and minors run free.
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*All runners must be registered as VMX attendees or guests.
Monday, January 19 • 7:00 PM
VMX Party Night
VMX Main Stage • OCCC Expo Hall
Join us for a world-class celebration of the greatest parties of all time! Enjoy music, food and dancing, visit our special National Football Championship Watch Party area, enjoy a birthday celebration for Purina's FortiFlora and more.
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Wednesday, January 21 • 12:30 PM
VMX Closing Ceremony
Location TBA
NEW for VMX 2026: NAVC is excited to introduce an official Closing Ceremony on Wednesday, January 21, the final day of the conference! This event will feature Dr. Vernard L. Hodges and Dr. Terrence Ferguson, from Nat Geo's award-winning TV show, Critter Fixers: Country Vets! Our headliners will share their stories, showing you how to bring your passion forward and how YOU can be a champion in and out of practice.
