Are you among the 3,000 who scored tickets to Ulta Beauty World or the 3 million who couldn’t nab any?

The nation’s largest specialty beauty retailer is hosting its second-ever convention at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on April 16.

Tickets went on sale Jan. 22 for just over $160 per ticket and sold out within minutes, according to reports. Ulta Beauty customers and beauty lovers took to social media to air out their frustration and disappointment, as officials promised to expand access for next year’s event.

For those who didn’t get tickets to Ulta Beauty World, there are still other makeup conventions and expos you can attend, some even in Florida.

Has Ulta dropped more tickets to Ulta Beauty World 2026 in Orlando, Florida?

As of April 7, Ulta has not released any additional tickets for Ulta Beauty World 2026 and has no plans to do so.

In a statement after the tickets sold out, Ulta said it would host giveaways for event tickets. In February, the company announced it was giving away 50 pairs of tickets.

As of March, the giveaway is closed, and all the winners have been notified.

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Premiere Orlando is set for May 30 through June 1, 2026, with over 760 education classes, 400 educators and influencers, and 500 exhibiting brands. Like Ulta Beauty World, it will be located at the Orange County Convention Center.

However, it is only open to members and students of the professional beauty industry. Verification of credentials is required for all attendees. Check here for tickets.

There will be a similar convention at the start of 2027, with Cosmoprof North America spending its third year in Miami. The trade show says it is the only event in the Americas that “brings together the entire beauty industry—from skin care and makeup to fragrance, hair, and nails, while also representing the entire beauty supply chain.”

Tickets are not open to the general public, as they connect businesses. For those interested, tickets go onsale in August 2026.

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The MakeUp Show is a convention open to anyone who works, studies or is interested in the beauty industry. It will be held in New York City from May 3 through May 4, with over 100 of the top beauty brands.

Tickets are still onsale, with prices starting at $54.

For those looking for an event similar to Ulta Beauty World, SEPHORiA is a multi-day expo for beauty lovers hosted by beauty retailer Sephora. It offers access to “breaking beauty news, master classes taught by beauty icons, talent meet-and-greets, and an on-site shop with exclusive merch and products only available for purchase at SEPHORiA.”

This year’s convention was held in March. Details for SEPHORiA 2027 have not yet been announced, as of April 2026.

Did you score a ticket to 2026 Ulta Beauty World in Orlando, Florida? What to know before you go

Before you head into the convention, you will need to pay for parking, which costs $20 at the Orange County Convention Center. You may leave items in your car and return to the convention throughout the day.

A Florida doctor entangled in an embryo mixup lawsuit is being sued by another patient claiming he used a “severely mentally ill” woman as a surrogate.

Dr. Milton McNichol, along with Fertility Center of Orlando, IVF Life, IVF Orlando, are named in the new lawsuit filed in March in Seminole County. It alleges a woman in her early 20s was used as surrogate for her cousin and her cousin’s partner, despite the woman’s long-documented history of severe psychiatric illnesses, including Baker Act admissions and experiencing psychiatric instability at the time of the IVF procedure.

The unnamed woman’s attorney, Andrew Rader, said his client was in no condition to be a surrogate and could not meaningfully consent to it.

“This case reflects a profound failure to protect a woman who should never have been approved for surrogacy,” Rader told USA Today Network. “Our complaint details how family members manipulated and coerced a young woman with serious psychiatric illness into a surrogate arrangement she was in no condition to understand, while the fertility clinic and treating physician failed to carry out the most basic psychological screening and safeguards that could have protected her.”

What happened to baby surrogate carried?

The embryo transferred into the surrogate had a fatal genetic disorder, thanatophoric dysplasia, according to the lawsuit.

There were serious complications during the pregnancy, which Rader said resulted in profound trauma to his client. The baby died about 10 days after birth, causing the surrogate “devastating emotional harm.”

“She believed that the baby was biologically hers, and was further distraught when the baby’s remains were immediately taken out of the country,” Rader said. “The surrogate who is not mentally, emotionally or psychologically well is still seeking her son who passed away. She is fixated on finding her son.”

What are the regulations, guidelines when using a surrogate for IVF?

While there are no regulations set for using a surrogate, there are guidelines set forth by various reproduction and in vitro fertilization groups.

Proper psychological screenings are one of the guidelines. The lawsuit alleges the intended parents knew the surrogate was psychologically unfit and exploited both her impaired judgment and financial distress.

The intended parents do not have attorneys representing them yet, and attempts to reach them were unsuccessful.

Calls were left with attorneys who have represented McNichol, Fertility Center of Orlando, IVF Life, IVF Orlando in previous cases.

Rader said it has not been determined what monetary amount his client is seeking.

“We want to increase awareness on the lack of regulation in this industry,” he said. “If these cases push toward better regulation, more transparency, more mandatory guidelines, it would really be great.”

What is the embryo mixup lawsuit McNichol is involved in?

McNichol, the doctor who runs IVF Life, is being sued by a couple after the woman gave birth in December 2025 and it was determined the baby was not genetically related to her or her partner.

It’s believed the embryo mix-up happened six years ago when Tiffany Score had her eggs removed and joined with Steven Mills’ sperm through in vitro fertilization and resulted in embryos that were later frozen. Attempts are being made to determine the biological parents of the baby, and to determined what happened to Score and Mills’ remaining embryos.

In a recent court hearing, it was revealed that McNichol is selling his clinic as of May 1. The new owners have not been revealed.

Michelle Spitzer is a journalist for The USA TODAY NETWORK-FLORIDA. As the network’s Rapid Response reporter, she covers Florida’s breaking news. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.