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Baltimore Comic-Con 2026

September 25-27, 2026

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2026

July 31 - August 2, 2026

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

Awesome Con 2026

March 13-15, 2026

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

BlerdCon 2026

March 6-8, 2026

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

4(1 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Katsucon 2026

February 13-15, 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

Super MAGFest 2026

January 8-11, 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2025

October 17-19, 2025

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

DragonCon 2025

August 29 - September 1, 2025

Atlanta, GA

The largest multi-genre convention in the southeastern United States, spanning multiple hotels and venues in downtown Atlanta. Known for its round-the-clock programming and legendary nightlife. Featuring over 3,500 hours of panels, workshops, and events across sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. The annual DragonCon Parade through downtown Atlanta is a highlight that draws thousands of spectators.

3(1 reviews)

Multi-GenreSci-Fi

Otakon 2025

August 8-10, 2025

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

Comic Con International 2025

July 20-23, 2025

San Diego Convention Center, CA

The world's premier comic book and pop culture convention. This massive event covers comics, movies, TV shows, gaming, and more with exclusive panels, premieres, and celebrity appearances. Attendees can meet their favorite artists, writers, and actors while exploring hundreds of exhibitors and special events. The convention is famous for its exclusive merchandise, trailer debuts, and surprise announcements from major studios and publishers.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsMovies

Anime Expo 2025

July 2-5, 2025

Los Angeles Convention Center, CA

North America's largest celebration of Japanese pop culture, featuring the latest in anime, manga, Japanese music, and more. The event includes panels, screenings, concerts, and a massive exhibit hall with hundreds of vendors and artists. Attendees can participate in cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, and meet their favorite voice actors and industry professionals from Japan and around the world.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

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HBCU Geek Fest 2025

June 22, 2025

Baltimore / Catonsville, MD

The #BlackGeekHomecoming — a multi-disciplinary festival and conference celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Black geek culture. HBCUCon bridges HBCUs with Black nerds at large through panels, workshops, keynote speakers, gaming, cosplay showcases, live performances, comedy, and cultural celebrations. Rooted in Pan-Africanism and the legacy of HBCUs as the first institutionalized safe spaces for Black nerds in America.

0(0 reviews)

Black CultureGaming

PAX East 2025

April 17-20, 2025

Boston Convention Center, MA

One of the largest gaming festivals in North America, celebrating all aspects of gaming culture from tabletop to console to PC.

0(0 reviews)

GamingTabletop

Awesome Con 2025

April 4-6, 2025

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Emerald City Comic Con 2025

March 12-15, 2025

Seattle Convention Center, WA

The premier comic book and pop culture convention in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its friendly atmosphere and strong focus on comics and creators.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

BlerdCon 2025

March 7-9, 2025

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

5(2 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Katsucon 2025

February 14-16, 2025

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

5(1 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

Super MAGFest 2025

January 23-26, 2025

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2024

September 20-22, 2024

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2024

August 2-4, 2024

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

BlerdCon 2024

July 12-14, 2024

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Awesome Con 2024

March 8-10, 2024

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Katsucon 2024

February 16-18, 2024

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

Super MAGFest 2024

January 18-21, 2024

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2023

September 8-10, 2023

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2023

July 28-30, 2023

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

BlerdCon 2023

July 7-9, 2023

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Awesome Con 2023

June 16-18, 2023

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Katsucon 2023

February 17-19, 2023

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

Super MAGFest 2023

January 5-8, 2023

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2022

October 28-30, 2022

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2022

July 29-31, 2022

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

BlerdCon 2022

July 8-10, 2022

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Awesome Con 2022

June 3-5, 2022

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Katsucon 2022

February 18-20, 2022

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

Super MAGFest 2022

January 6-9, 2022

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2021

October 22-24, 2021

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Awesome Con 2021

August 20-22, 2021

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Otakon 2021

August 6-8, 2021

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

BlerdCon 2021

July 16-18, 2021

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Katsucon 26

February 14-16, 2020

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

Super MAGFest 2020

January 2-5, 2020

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2019

October 18-20, 2019

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2019

July 26-28, 2019

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

BlerdCon 2019

July 12-14, 2019

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Awesome Con 2019

April 26-28, 2019

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Katsucon 25

February 15-17, 2019

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

Super MAGFest 2019

January 3-6, 2019

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2018

September 28-30, 2018

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2018

August 10-12, 2018

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

BlerdCon 2018

July 27-29, 2018

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Awesome Con 2018

March 30 - April 1, 2018

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Katsucon 24

February 16-18, 2018

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

MAGFest 2018

January 4-7, 2018

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2017

September 22-24, 2017

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2017

August 11-13, 2017

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

BlerdCon 2017

June 30 - July 2, 2017

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

A celebration of Black nerd culture—anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and STEM. BlerdCon centers Black creators, fans, and community with panels, workshops, gaming, and cosplay events.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeGaming

Awesome Con 2017

June 16-18, 2017

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Katsucon 23

February 17-19, 2017

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

MAGFest 2017

January 5-8, 2017

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2016

September 2-4, 2016

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2016

August 12-14, 2016

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

Awesome Con 2016

June 3-5, 2016

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

MAGFest 2016

February 18-21, 2016

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

Katsucon 22

February 12-14, 2016

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2015

September 25-27, 2015

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

One of the premier comic book-focused conventions on the East Coast, held annually in Baltimore since 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, the show features marquee comic book creators past and present, publishers, vendors, panel discussions, cosplay contests, art auctions, and the Ringo Awards (formerly Harvey Awards). Known for its strong emphasis on comic book artistry and creator interaction.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsArt

Otakon 2015

July 24-26, 2015

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

One of the longest-running and largest anime conventions on the East Coast, celebrating East Asian pop culture—anime, manga, music, cinema, and gaming. Run by the non-profit Otakorp, Inc. since 1994. Features massive dealer halls, artist alley, cosplay masquerade, AMV contests, concerts, industry panels, and 24-hour video rooms. Moved from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeManga

Awesome Con 2015

May 29-31, 2015

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Washington DC's premier pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cosplay, and more. One of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast, featuring celebrity guests, panels, exhibitors, artists alley, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming. Organized by LeftField Media.

0(0 reviews)

ComicsPop Culture

Katsucon 21

February 13-15, 2015

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

An annual three-day anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming. Famous for its stunning Gaylord National gazebo and atrium, making it one of the most photographed conventions on the East Coast. Features artist alley, dealers room, panels, maid cafe, masquerade, concerts, and cosplay chess.

0(0 reviews)

AnimeCosplay

MAGFest 13

January 23-26, 2015

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

0(0 reviews)

GamingMusic

MAGFest 12

January 2-5, 2014

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

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MAGFest 11

January 3-6, 2013

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

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MAGFest X

January 5-8, 2012

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

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MAGFest 9

January 13-16, 2011

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

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MAGFest 8

January 1-4, 2010

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is a four-day, 24-hour video game music and gaming celebration. Features live chiptune and game-cover concerts, a massive free-play arcade hall, console and tabletop gaming, LAN parties, indie game showcases, panels, and community jam spaces.

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HBCU Con Virtual 2022

2022 (Virtual)

Baltimore / Catonsville, MD

The #BlackGeekHomecoming — a multi-disciplinary festival and conference celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Black geek culture. HBCUCon bridges HBCUs with Black nerds at large through panels, workshops, keynote speakers, gaming, cosplay showcases, live performances, comedy, and cultural celebrations. Rooted in Pan-Africanism and the legacy of HBCUs as the first institutionalized safe spaces for Black nerds in America.

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HBCUCon 2024

2024

Baltimore / Catonsville, MD

The #BlackGeekHomecoming — a multi-disciplinary festival and conference celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Black geek culture. HBCUCon bridges HBCUs with Black nerds at large through panels, workshops, keynote speakers, gaming, cosplay showcases, live performances, comedy, and cultural celebrations. Rooted in Pan-Africanism and the legacy of HBCUs as the first institutionalized safe spaces for Black nerds in America.

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HBCUCon 2023

July 2023

Baltimore / Catonsville, MD

The #BlackGeekHomecoming — a multi-disciplinary festival and conference celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Black geek culture. HBCUCon bridges HBCUs with Black nerds at large through panels, workshops, keynote speakers, gaming, cosplay showcases, live performances, comedy, and cultural celebrations. Rooted in Pan-Africanism and the legacy of HBCUs as the first institutionalized safe spaces for Black nerds in America.

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