Tekko
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Tekko is a four-day anime and Japanese pop culture convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, bringing fans together for a weekend of anime, gaming, cosplay, music, panels, workshops, guests, vendors, Artist Alley, AMVs, dances, karaoke, photography, and fan events. Held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Tekko stands out because it has deep Pittsburgh roots. Presented by the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society, the event has been bringing fans together for more than 20 years, giving it a strong community feel while still offering a packed anime convention weekend. Whether you’re there to cosplay, shop vendors, meet guests, catch panels, play games, enjoy music, or just be around fans who get it, Tekko gives Pennsylvania anime fans a major event to look forward to.
Tekko 🔥
Tekko is bringing anime fans back to Pittsburgh, and this is one of the biggest Japanese pop culture weekends in Pennsylvania 👀
Tekko has that classic anime convention feel with anime, gaming, cosplay, music, vendors, panels, workshops, dances, guests, AMVs, Artist Alley, and fan events all packed into one weekend.
What makes it stand out is the mix of anime culture and Pittsburgh energy.
Tekko is presented by the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society, and they’ve been bringing fans together for more than 20 years at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. It feels rooted in the city, but still pulls fans from all over for a full anime weekend.
And if you’re into anime tattoos, Tekko is a great place to show them off. The crowd is built around anime, cosplay, gaming, music, and Japanese pop culture, so people are more likely to notice the characters, symbols, manga panels, and little details behind your ink.
What Is Tekko?
Tekko is a four-day anime and Japanese pop culture convention held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The event brings fans together for panels, workshops, cosplay, gaming, music, karaoke, dance events, photography, AMVs, Artist Alley, vendors, guests, fashion, and fan programming. Their 2026 theme is Tekko’s Tropical Voyage, which gives the weekend a fun summer-con angle.
Why Come Through? ✨
Anime, gaming, cosplay, music, and Japanese pop culture all in one place
Panels, workshops, guests, vendors, Artist Alley, AMVs, and fan events
A long-running Pittsburgh anime convention with 20+ years of history
A perfect place to show off your anime tattoos
A strong Pennsylvania anime crowd
A full weekend of cosplay, music, gaming, and fans who actually get it 😭
Event Details
Dates: July 23 to July 26, 2026
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Google Location:
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States
Why you should come: Anime. Gaming. Cosplay. Music. Artist Alley. Pittsburgh fan energy.
Event Hours
Thursday: 12 PM to 8 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM to 1 PM
Ticket Info 🎟️
Starting Price: $60 for General Admission, based on Visit Pittsburgh’s Tekko event listing.
General Admission: $60
Premium: $150
Rockstar: $300
Children 6 and under: Free
