Anime Pasadena
Hosted by Anime Pasadena
Anime Pasadena is an anime and pop culture convention in Pasadena, California, bringing fans together for a weekend of anime, cosplay, vendors, artists, celebrity guests, gaming, panels, karaoke, live music, photo rooms, giveaways, and fan events. Held at the Pasadena Convention Center, Anime Pasadena stands out because it feels more personal than the giant mega-cons. You still get a packed anime weekend with guests, artists, vendors, cosplay contests, gaming, panels, and photo ops, but in a way that feels easier to navigate and more community-driven. Whether you’re there to cosplay, shop vendors, meet guests, take photos, play games, sing karaoke, or just be around fans who get it, Anime Pasadena gives SoCal anime fans a weekend that feels fun without being too overwhelming. And if you’re into anime tattoos, it’s a great place to show them off. This is the kind of crowd that notices characters, symbols, references, and the details behind your ink.
Anime Pasadena 🔥
Anime Pasadena is bringing anime fans back to Pasadena, and this one feels like a more personal SoCal anime weekend 👀
It’s not trying to be Anime Expo. That’s actually part of what makes it work.
Anime Pasadena gives fans a packed weekend of anime, cosplay, vendors, artists, celebrity guests, gaming, panels, karaoke, live music, photo rooms, giveaways, and fan events, but without the same overwhelming mega-con feeling.
You can shop, cosplay, take photos, meet guests, play games, hit panels, and still feel like you can actually breathe.
And if you’re into anime tattoos, this is a great place to show them off. The crowd is built around anime, cosplay, art, and character love, so your tattoos can naturally become part of your fit, your photos, and the conversations you have throughout the weekend.
What Is Anime Pasadena?
Anime Pasadena is an anime and pop culture convention held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
The event returns for its 8th year in 2026 and features 400+ vendors and artists, 60+ celebrity guests, cosplay contests, a free-to-play arcade zone, gaming tournaments, anime lounge, karaoke, live music, Maid Café, stage shows, industry and fan panels, free pro photo rooms, giveaways, photo meetups, and cosplay shoots.
What makes Anime Pasadena stand out is that it feels more personal than the giant mega-cons. You still get a full anime weekend, but with a community feel that makes it easier to enjoy the event, meet people, and actually experience everything.
Why Come Through? ✨
Anime, cosplay, gaming, vendors, artists, and fan events
400+ vendors and artists
60+ celebrity guests
Free pro photo rooms
Cosplay contests, karaoke, live music, panels, and gaming tournaments
A more personal SoCal anime con feel
A perfect place to show off your anime tattoos
Event Details
Dates: November 7 to November 8, 2026
Location: Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California
Why you should come: Anime. Cosplay. Guests. Vendors. Photo rooms. SoCal fan energy.
Event Hours
Pre-Registration: Friday, November 6, 12 PM to 8 PM
Early Signature Pass Entry: 9 AM Saturday and Sunday
VIP Pass Entry: 9:30 AM Saturday and Sunday
General Admission Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM
General Admission Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Ticket Info 🎟️
Starting Price from 2025:
The official 2026 Anime Pasadena site says tickets are “on sale soon,” so current 2026 prices are not posted yet.
But for reference, 2025 official/venue-listed prices were:
Single Day: $25
Weekend Pass: $40
VIP Single Day: $195
VIP Weekend: $350
Weekend Group: $34
Early Signature Single Add-On: $20
Early Signature Weekend Add-On: $30
After Party: $20
Kids 12 and under: Free with adult ticket, 2 free kid passes per adult ticket
