Blerdcon | Con Atlas | RMN

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Blerdcon

Arlington convention celebrating Black nerd (Blerd) culture across anime, comics, gaming and sci-fi, with an explicitly inclusive focus. It fills two National Landing hotels and runs late-night 21+ programming alongside family-friendly events.

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Con Atlas · Virginia

Multi-fandom · Arlington, VA

Blerdcon is a multi-fandom convention in Arlington, Virginia, with verified dates from March 5 through March 7, 2027.

Confirmed
When
Mar 5–7, 2027
Preview night: Thursday 6-8pm registration; VIP-only Thursday programming
First weekend of March (moved from July after 2022)
Fri 9am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Where
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202 · Arlington
Directions
Hotel: Hilton Arlington National Landing (second venue and registration, 2399 Richmond Hwy)
Badges
VIP $400
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Organized by
Since 2017
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What to expect

  • 10th anniversary 'Slam!' theme in 2027 (wrestling and hard rock)
  • 21+ zone with comedy and burlesque
  • Thursday VIP kickoff party
  • Black geek culture
  • LGBTQ+
  • inclusive
  • anime
  • gaming
  • cosplay
  • 21+ programming

2026 Confirmed

March 6-8, 2026 (completed)

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

2027 Confirmed

March 5-7, 2027

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

Programming

  • Panels
  • Cosplay contests
  • Gaming
  • Concerts
  • Comedy show
  • Rocky Horror Picture Show screening

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Contact

Sources

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