United States securities and exchange commission logo June 29, 2020 Brian Field Chief Executive Officer Emerald Holding, Inc. 31910 Del Obispo Street Suite 200 San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 Re: Emerald Holding, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed June 19, 2020 File No. 333-239322 Dear Mr. Field: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Jennifer Lopez at 202-551-3792 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services