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California cons

34 comic, anime, gaming, and fan convention listings in California.

Announced: 5 · Confirmed: 27 · Dates TBD: 1 · Not announced: 1

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1. Multi-fandom Amazing Art Expo Long Beach Apr 9–11, 2027 · Hilton Long Beach · Long Beach, CA Amazing Art Expo Long Beach is a multi-fandom convention in Long Beach, California, with listed dates from April 9 through April 11, 2027. Free
2. Multi-fandom Amazing Art Expo Oxnard Mar 26–28, 2027 · Staybridge Suites Oxnard - River Ridge · Oxnard, CA Amazing Art Expo Oxnard is a multi-fandom convention in Oxnard, California, with listed dates from March 26 through March 28, 2027. Free
3. Multi-fandom Amazing Art Expo San Diego Mar 19–21, 2027 · Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley · San Diego, CA Amazing Art Expo San Diego is a multi-fandom convention in San Diego, California, with listed dates from March 19 through March 21, 2027. Free
4. Multi-fandom Amazing Art Expo San Jose Apr 23–25, 2027 · Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown · San Jose, CA Amazing Art Expo San Jose is a multi-fandom convention in San Jose, California, with listed dates from April 23 through April 25, 2027. Free
5. Anime Anime Expo July 2–5, 2027 · Los Angeles Convention Center · Los Angeles, CA Anime Expo is an anime convention in Los Angeles, California, with verified dates from July 2 through July 5, 2027. 340,000+ sq ft Exhibit HallArtist AlleyAnime premieres from Japan
6. Anime ANIME Impulse Jan 16–17, 2027 · Fairplex · Pomona, CA ANIME Impulse is an anime convention in Pomona, California, with verified dates from January 16 through January 17, 2027. Vendor Hall and Artist AlleyCo-located K-PLAY! FEST and Collectors Expo on one ticketVoice actor, cosplayer, influencer and streamer appearances
7. Anime Anime Los Angeles Jan 7–10, 2027 · Long Beach Convention Center · Long Beach, CA Anime Los Angeles is an anime convention in Long Beach, California, with verified dates from January 7 through January 10, 2027. Dances and DJsCosplay ChessIdol Showcase
8. Video gaming BlizzCon Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA BlizzCon is a video gaming convention in Anaheim, California, with no upcoming dates listed. Opening CeremonyDarkmoon FaireCommunity Night art, cosplay, short film and talent contests
9. Anime Chico Anime & Pop Expo (CAP-EX) Oct 17–18, 2026 · Silver Dollar Fairgrounds (Commercial & Harvest Halls) · Chico, CA Chico Anime & Pop Expo (CAP-EX) is an anime convention in Chico, California, with verified dates from October 17 through October 18, 2026. Artist alleyGaming tournamentsCosplay contest
10. Comics and pop culture Comic Arts LA Dec 12–13, 2026 · Homenetmen Ararat North Campus · Los Angeles, CA Comic Arts LA is a comic and pop culture convention in Los Angeles, California, with verified dates from December 12 through December 13, 2026. Free
11. Comics and pop culture Comic Con Revolution: Ontario May 22–23, 2027 · Ontario Convention Center · Ontario, CA Comic Con Revolution: Ontario is a comic and pop culture convention in Ontario, California, with verified dates from May 22 through May 23, 2027. 350+ exhibitors including 175+ Artist Alley creators (2026)Jetpack Jules Jump Pass fast passPremium tickets
12. Comics and pop culture Comic-Con International: San Diego July 22–25, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, CA Comic-Con International: San Diego is a comic and pop culture convention in San Diego, California, with verified dates from July 22 through July 25, 2027. Will Eisner Comic Industry AwardsComic-Con International Independent Film FestivalStudio and network panels
13. Toys and collectibles DesignerCon Pasadena May 29–30, 2027 · Pasadena Convention Center · Pasadena, CA DesignerCon Pasadena is a toy and collectibles show in Pasadena, California, with verified dates from May 29 through May 30, 2027.
14. Tabletop gaming DunDraCon Feb 12–15, 2027 · Santa Clara Marriott · Santa Clara, CA DunDraCon is a tabletop gaming convention in Santa Clara, California, with verified dates from February 12 through February 15, 2027. Four-day RPG session scheduleLARPsKids' and teen gaming rooms
15. Comics and pop culture FandomCon Silicon Valley San Jose Convention Center (South Hall) · San Jose, CA FandomCon Silicon Valley is a comic and pop culture convention in San Jose, California, with no upcoming dates listed. Main stage experienceArcade CityHorror Zone
16. Anime FanimeCon May 28–31, 2027 · San Jose McEnery Convention Center · San Jose, CA FanimeCon is an anime convention in San Jose, California, with verified dates from May 28 through May 31, 2027. Gaming Stage with eGaming finalsJapanese musical guestsFour-day Memorial Day weekend format
17. Comics and pop culture GalaxyCon San Jose Aug 20–22, 2027 · San Jose McEnery Convention Center · San Jose, CA GalaxyCon San Jose is a comic and pop culture convention in San Jose, California, with verified dates from August 20 through August 22, 2027. Celebrity photo ops and autographsCostume and cosplay contests with $4,000+ in prizesGalaxyCon After Dark events
18. Sci-fi and fantasy Gallifrey One Feb 5–7, 2027 · Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel · Los Angeles, CA Gallifrey One is a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Los Angeles, California, with verified dates from February 5 through February 7, 2027. Four tracks of programmingBob May Memorial Charity AuctionArt Show
19. Multi-fandom Imperial Valley Entertainment Convention Cambria Hotel Convention Hall · Imperial, CA Imperial Valley Entertainment Convention is a multi-fandom convention in Imperial, California, with no upcoming dates listed. Day From $25.50Special guestsArtist alleyVendors/exhibitors
20. Comics and pop culture L.A. Comic Con Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 · Los Angeles Convention Center · Los Angeles, CA L.A. Comic Con is a comic and pop culture convention in Los Angeles, California, with verified dates from October 30 through November 1, 2026. Weekend $119800+ exhibitors across three halls200+ panelsAnime & Akiba Station
21. Comics and pop culture LightBox Expo Oct 23–25, 2026 · Pasadena Convention Center · Pasadena, CA LightBox Expo is a comic and pop culture convention in Pasadena, California, with verified dates from October 23 through October 25, 2026. 200+ hours of panels, demos, workshops and screeningsConcept Art Awards (Sat Oct 24, Pasadena Civic Auditorium)Large artist alley
22. Sci-fi and fantasy Loscon Nov 27–29, 2026 · Hilton Los Angeles Airport · Los Angeles, CA Loscon is a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Los Angeles, California, with verified dates from November 27 through November 29, 2026. Dealers roomArt showCon suite and evening parties
23. Comics and pop culture Mariposa Library Comic Con Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Mariposa Library · Mariposa, CA Mariposa Library Comic Con is a comic and pop culture convention in Mariposa, California, with a listed date of October 10, 2026. Free
24. Horror Midsummer Scream Aug 6–8, 2027 · Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center · Long Beach, CA Midsummer Scream is a horror convention in Long Beach, California, with listed dates from August 6 through August 8, 2027. Hall of Shadows dark zone of haunted walk-throughsTheme park and haunt previews300+ exhibitors
25. Horror Monsterpalooza Pasadena Convention Center · Pasadena, CA Monsterpalooza is a horror convention in Pasadena, California, with no upcoming dates listed. Monster MuseumLive makeup demonstrations400+ exhibitors
26. Anime OffKai Expo Apr 16–18, 2027 · San Jose McEnery Convention Center (incl. South Hall) and San Jose Civic · San Jose, CA OffKai Expo is an anime convention in San Jose, California, with verified dates from April 16 through April 18, 2027. OffKai LIVE concertHIMEHINA world tour US stop (2026)Itasha showcase
27. Comics and pop culture Pasadena Comic Con Pasadena Convention Center (Halls A & B, Artist Alley Ballroom) · Pasadena, CA Pasadena Comic Con is a comic and pop culture convention in Pasadena, California, with no upcoming dates listed. 100+ vendor tablesArtist Alley BallroomCelebrity and voice actor guests
28. Anime SacAnime Jan 8–10, 2027 · SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (with Memorial Auditorium and Hyatt Ballroom) · Sacramento, CA SacAnime is an anime convention in Sacramento, California, with verified dates from January 8 through January 10, 2027. Large voice actor guest lineupsDigital and traditional art contestsArtist alley
29. Comics and pop culture Santa Clara City Library Comic Con Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Central Park Library · Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara City Library Comic Con is a comic and pop culture convention in Santa Clara, California, with a verified date of October 10, 2026. Free
30. Horror Son of Monsterpalooza Oct 9–11, 2026 · Marriott Burbank Convention Center & Hotel · Burbank, CA Son of Monsterpalooza is a horror convention in Burbank, California, with verified dates from October 9 through October 11, 2026. 150+ vendorsMakeup and special-effects demosMonster art and sculpture displays
31. Tabletop gaming Sonoma Con Oct 3–4, 2026 · Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds · Santa Rosa, CA Sonoma Con is a tabletop gaming convention in Santa Rosa, California, with verified dates from October 3 through October 4, 2026. Fourth Annual California Cube Championships (MTG)Flesh and Blood $3k Constructed tournamentWarhammer 40k / Age of Sigmar events
32. Fan community Star Wars Celebration Apr 1–4, 2027 · Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall A, South Hall GHJK, Petree Hall, Concourse Hall, Kentia Hall) · Los Angeles, CA Star Wars Celebration is a fan convention in Los Angeles, California, with verified dates from April 1 through April 4, 2027. Weekend Adult 4-DayMajor Lucasfilm announcements on the Celebration, Galaxy and Twin Suns stagesOfficial Star Wars Show StoreArt Show
33. Video gaming TwitchCon San Diego Nov 13–15, 2026 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, CA TwitchCon San Diego is a video gaming convention in San Diego, California, with verified dates from November 13 through November 15, 2026. Twitch Rivals ArenaGlitch Theater (Opening Ceremony, Drag Showcase)Community MeetUps
34. Comics and pop culture WonderCon Mar 26–28, 2027 · Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA WonderCon is a comic and pop culture convention in Anaheim, California, with verified dates from March 26 through March 28, 2027. 900+ exhibitors in a 412,000 sq ft Exhibit HallExclusive movie and TV programmingMasquerade