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.
9 daysPortsmouth Anime & Gaming Con 2026
Jun 13-14, 2026
Portsmouth, UK
15 daysSupanova Comic-Con & Gaming - Sydney 2026
Jun 19-21, 2026
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
22 daysFan Expo Denver 2026
Jun 26-28, 2026
Denver, CO
23 daysSupanova Comic-Con & Gaming - Perth 2026
Jun 27-28, 2026
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
29 daysAnime Expo 2026
Jul 3-6, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
30 daysGlasgow Anime & Gaming Con 2026
Jul 4-5, 2026
Glasgow, UK
49 daysSan Diego Comic-Con 2026
Jul 23-26, 2026
San Diego, CA
50 daysGalaxyCon Raleigh 2026
Jul 24-26, 2026
Raleigh, NC
56 daysGenCon 2026
Jul 30 - Aug 2, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
77 daysFan Expo Canada 2026
Aug 20-23, 2026
Toronto, CA
84 daysNOVA Open 2026
Aug 27-30, 2026
Arlington, VA
85 daysPAX West 2026
Aug 28-31, 2026
Seattle, WA
92 daysDragon Con 2026
Sep 4-7, 2026
Atlanta, GA
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2026
Sep 24-26, 2026
Salt Lake City, UT
120 daysSmoky Mountain Anime Fest 2026
Oct 2-3, 2026
Gatlinburg, TN
126 daysNew York Comic Con 2026
Oct 8-11, 2026
New York, NY
146 daysLucca Comics and Games 2026
Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2026
Lucca, IT
183 daysGalaxyCon Columbus 2026
Dec 4-6, 2026
Columbus, OH
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.
Cosplay on Costumary
References, materials, budgets, and build logs built for cosplay makers.
Convention calendar
Browse every upcoming convention by month and subscribe to the ICS feed.
Gaming convention FAQ
Frequently
asked questions.
Track your builds. Crush your crunch.
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