CS+TSE Spotlight: Closing Night Celebration at LA Natural History Museum

Toast to an exceptional industry week with an entertainment-packed finale at the Natural History Museum.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Catersource + The Special Event (CS+TSE) conference is wrapping up its 2026 edition in Los Angeles with a Closing Night Celebration at the Natural History Museum. The event will transform the museum's halls into immersive, cinematic experiences inspired by classic Hollywood films, complete with themed cocktails, decadent small plates, and a pulsing dance floor under the watchful gaze of dinosaur fossils.

Why it matters

The CS+TSE Closing Night Celebration is the culmination of an industry-leading conference that brings together catering and event professionals from across the country. This final event aims to deliver an unforgettable experience that celebrates the creativity, innovation, and community of the catering and events industry.

The details

Attendees will be transported through a series of cinematic environments within the museum, each inspired by iconic LA films. The African Mammal Hall will channel the moody elegance of noir classics, while the North American Mammal Hall will evoke the polished 1960s paradise and underlying darkness of Mad Men and Don't Worry Darling. The dance floor in the shadow of the T-Rex and Triceratops will pulse with the sounds of classic California cool and cinematic chaos. Themed cocktails, decadent small plates, and immersive entertainment will blur the boundaries of sense and reality.

  • The CS+TSE Closing Night Celebration will take place on the evening of February 25, 2026, marking the conclusion of the 4-day conference.
  • The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will host the event, with doors opening at 7:00 PM local time.

The players

Catersource + The Special Event (CS+TSE)

An annual conference and trade show that brings together catering and event professionals from across the country.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

The venue hosting the CS+TSE Closing Night Celebration, with its iconic dinosaur fossils and immersive exhibit halls.

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What’s next

Tickets are required for entry to the CS+TSE Closing Night Celebration, and can be purchased as part of an All Access or Premium Pass, or separately.

The takeaway

The CS+TSE Closing Night Celebration promises to be an unforgettable culmination of the industry's premier annual event, transporting attendees through a cinematic journey that celebrates the creativity, innovation, and community at the heart of the catering and events profession.