What vendors should know.
IKKiCON is a Japanese Animation and Pop-Culture Convention held annually in Austin, Texas, celebrating Japanese animation, manga, and pop culture for over 20 years.
Standard WEEKEND Passes are valid for three days for IKKiCON 2027, January 8-10, 2027, at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Texas. Individual day passes go on sale 7 days prior to the first event day.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
Venue
IKKiCON will be held at the Kalahari Resort and Convention in Round Rock, Texas until 2028. Free parking is available at the venue.
What's happening.
Tickets
Standard WEEKEND Passes are valid for three days for IKKiCON 2027, January 8-10, 2027, at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Texas. Individual day passes go on sale 7 days prior to the first event day.
Music & Concerts
IKKiCON features late-night events such as dances that typically go until at least 2 AM.
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- TBAMarketOtakuMart
A marketplace for anime-related merchandise and goods.
- TBAEventAnime Lounge
A relaxed space for attendees to socialize and enjoy anime screenings.
- TBAEventConsole Gaming
A gaming area featuring various console games for attendees to enjoy.
- TBAEventGame Shows
Interactive game shows for attendees to participate in and win prizes.
- TBAEventKaraoke
A fun karaoke session for attendees to showcase their singing talents.
- TBAEventIdol Festival
A celebration of idol culture featuring performances and activities.
- TBAEventItasha Car Show
A showcase of decorated cars featuring anime and manga themes.
- TBAEventPachinko Festival
An event dedicated to the popular Japanese gambling game, Pachinko.
- TBAEventPhoto Ops
Opportunities for attendees to take photos with special guests and setups.
- TBAEventRC Racing
Remote control racing events for enthusiasts and participants.
- TBAScreeningScreenings
Showings of various anime films and series throughout the convention.
- TBAEventStamp Rally *NEW*
A new interactive event where attendees collect stamps for prizes.
- TBAEventSwap Meet
A space for attendees to trade and sell anime-related items.
- TBAEventTabletop Gaming
An area dedicated to tabletop games for attendees to enjoy.
- TBAEventVTuber Valley (NEW)
A new area focused on VTuber culture and activities.
- TBAEventYokai Night (18+)
An adult-themed event featuring yokai and supernatural elements.
- TBAMarketYokai Market (18+)
An adult market featuring unique and themed merchandise.
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