Gaming Convention Calendar
gaming conventions 2026
Every gaming convention on Costumary, from esports arenas to tabletop halls and LAN parties. Browse 2026 dates and locations, filter by region to find gaming cons near you, and plan your cosplay or booth setup around each show.
Searching gaming conventions near me? Filter by region to see gaming cons closest to you. Whether you compete, cosplay game characters, or just want to hit the vendor floor, each convention links to dates, venue, and a packing checklist.
11 daysLucca Comics and Games 2026
Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2026
Lucca, IT
48 daysGalaxyCon Columbus 2026
Dec 4-6, 2026
Columbus, OH
172 daysAdeptiCon 2027
Apr 7-11, 2027
Milwaukee, WI
187 daysPAX East 2027
Apr 22-25, 2027
Boston, MA
195 daysC2E2 2027
Apr 30 - May 2, 2027
Chicago, IL
215 daysMegaCon Orlando 2027
May 20-23, 2027
Orlando, FL
222 daysMomoCon 2027
May 27-30, 2027
Atlanta, GA
258 daysAnime Expo 2027
Jul 2-5, 2027
Los Angeles, CA
258 daysFan Expo Denver 2027
Jul 2-5, 2027
Denver, CO
278 daysSan Diego Comic-Con 2027
Jul 22-25, 2027
San Diego, CA
285 daysGalaxyCon Raleigh 2027
Jul 29 - Aug 1, 2027
Raleigh, NC
292 daysGenCon 2027
Aug 5-8, 2027
Indianapolis, IN
313 daysFan Expo Canada 2027
Aug 26-29, 2027
Toronto, CA
314 daysMagicCon 2027
Aug 27-29, 2027
Las Vegas, NV
319 daysNOVA Open 2027
Sep 1-5, 2027
Arlington, VA
320 daysDragon Con 2027
Sep 2-6, 2027
Atlanta, GA
321 daysPAX West 2027
Sep 3-6, 2027
Seattle, WA
What makes prepping for a gaming con different
Gaming cons blend esports, tabletop, cosplay, and merch under one roof. The schedule is packed and the venues are huge. Planning which days and halls to prioritize saves you from burning out on day one.
- Esports tournaments and tabletop events run on tight schedules. Check the bracket or session times before you arrive so you do not miss your slot.
- If you are cosplaying a game character, check prop rules early. Some gaming cons have stricter weapon policies than anime cons because of the venue layout.
- LAN parties and bring-your-own-PC events need gear logistics. Plan how you are transporting your setup and confirm power and table space.
- Vendor halls and demo booths have long lines for new releases. Prioritize your must-play list and hit those booths first thing in the morning.
Plan your gaming build
Tools and guides to get ready before con crunch.
Convention packing checklist
A checklist that adapts to your build and the show. Check off items as you pack.
Convention budget calculator
Estimate badge, hotel, travel, food, and artist alley before the weekend sneaks up.
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References, materials, budgets, and build logs built for cosplay makers.
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