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Anime Expo

North America's largest Japanese pop culture convention, held each Fourth of July weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center by the nonprofit SPJA. The 2026 edition spread into Crypto.com Arena, The Novo, Peacock Place, L.A. LIVE and a closed-off Figueroa Street.

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Anime · Los Angeles, CA

Anime Expo is an anime convention in Los Angeles, California, with verified dates from July 2 through July 5, 2027.

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When: July 2–5, 2027
Fourth of July weekend (four days)
2026 registration booth: Jul 1 12pm-10pm; Jul 2-4 8am-8pm; Jul 5 8am-3pm
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015 · Los Angeles County
Directions
Badges: Sold out
Kids Ages 6-13 need a 4-Day Child badge
Ages 0-5 free
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Organized by: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA)
Nonprofit
35th edition in 2026

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What to expect

340,000+ sq ft Exhibit Hall
Artist Alley
Anime premieres from Japan
Masquerade cosplay competition
Entertainment Hall with arcade, console and tabletop gaming
Beer garden, Ichiban Market and 21+ Lounge 21
cosplay
J-pop concerts
anime premieres
voice actors
artist alley
gaming

2026 Confirmed

July 2-5, 2026 (completed)

July 2–5, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

July 2-5, 2027

July 2–5, 2027

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

Programming

Industry and fan panels
Premieres
J-pop / anisong / Vocaloid concerts (separate tickets)
Autograph sessions
Masquerade
Interactive events
Gaming

Good to know

Age: All ages; ages 14+ need a general badge

Plan your visit

Attendance: Over 422,000 turnstile attendance (2026)

Nearby

Contact

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Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.