Join us on April 23-25, 2027, in Washington, DC, for Awesome Con! Awesome Con is a three-day experience of can’t miss celebrity guests, panels, special events, and unique exhibits in the heart of Washington DC! We celebrate everything you love—anime, cosplay, manga, books, and the latest and greatest in toys, games, and pop culture.
Experience Awesome Con Your Way!
- Single Day Badge — for the toe dipper
- 3 Day Badge — for the committed fan
- Premium Badges — for those wanting to go the extra mile
- Club Awesome Membership — for the seriously serious fan
- Club Awesome Reserve — for the most intensely loyal fan
- Child Badge — for our littlest fans, now up to age 12!
No matter how you want to experience the con, we have options for you. Check out some of the perks that come with each badge below.
3 DAY
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- Enjoy three fun-filled days of AWESOME!
- Early Bird Pricing
FRIDAY
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- Have the most epic Friday of your life!
- Early Bird Pricing
SATURDAY
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- Make this Saturday one to remember!
- Early Bird Pricing
SUNDAY
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- It’s Sunday Funday at Awesome Con!
- Early Bird Pricing
child
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- Awesome Con = Heaven for kids
- Late Pricing
FAMILY 4-PACK
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- 2 Adult & 2 Child 3 Day Badges!
- Standard Pricing
PREMIUM
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- Come, see, and conquer!
- Early Bird Pricing
CLUB AWESOME
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- Experience the con like a VIP!
- Standard Pricing
CLUB AWESOME RESERVE
- + 6% service fee and 6% sales tax
- Highly limited availability!
- Standard Pricing
Awesome Con badges are your ticket to the event!
- Badges purchased on or before the Friday, February 26 Mailing Deadline, with the shipping option selected, will not be mailed out immediately after purchase; badges will be mailed in early February.
- We do not ship badges internationally, which includes Canada and Mexico, or to territories outside the domestic United States.
- Badges are like cash and cannot be replaced—so don’t lose them!
Once the February 26 Mailing Deadline passes, you can pick up your order….
- At a participating retail location – Starts March 5 / You must purchase your badge online
- At the Walter E. Washington Convention Center – Registration is located in Hall D
Press, Professional, Programming/Panelist, Guest, and all other non-attendee badges are not eligible for off-site or early pickup.
| Date Range | 3 Day | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Child | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* Early Bird, Standard, and Late badges will have an additional 6% service fee and 6% sales tax. On-Site badge prices are sold inclusive of taxes and fees [what you see is what you pay]
October x, 2027 – Last day to purchase badges at Early Bird pricing- February 26, 2027 – Last day to opt-in on shipping for badges or official 2027 merch
- March x, 2027 – Last day to purchase badges at Standard pricing — buy on or before this date to save!
- April 20, 2027 – Last day to pre-order official Awesome Con merch
- April 20, 2027 – Last day to purchase Club Awesome and Club Awesome Reserve (if available)
— SINGLE DAY & 3 DAY
Whether you come for one day or all three, there’s is no shortage of AWESOME things to do at Awesome Con. To see everything that comes with a standard single day or 3 Day badges, click here!
— PREMIUM
All of our badges give you access to loads of awesome, but if you want a little something extra, a Premium badge is for you! Get all the perks of a 3 Day badge, plus…
- An official Awesome Con lanyard
- 10% off merch at the official Awesome Con Merch Booth on-site
- 30-minute early access to the Exhibit Hall all three days
- Priority Line Access for one (1) celebrity autograph of your choice
- Priority Line Access for one (1) celebrity photo op of your choice
Autographs and photo ops must be purchased separately. Your badge is all you will need to get Priority Line Access.
— CLUB AWESOME
Don’t just visit Awesome Con—immerse yourself in a 360° geektastic experience like no other! Club Awesome is a membership that gives you everything you need for a magical, mega-relaxed weekend, including…
- Exclusive Club Awesome badge, collectible pin, and lanyard
- 30-minute early access to the Exhibit Hall all 3 days
- Access to the Private Club Awesome Lounge
- Exclusive Club Awesome merchandise
- Designated premium seating in the Main Stage panel room
- Priority Line Access for four (4) Celebrity Autograph lines (your choice)
- Autographs are not included and must be purchased separately
- Priority Line Access for four (4) Celebrity Photo Op lines (your choice)
- Autographs are not included and must be purchased separately
- 15% off merchandise at the official Awesome Con merch booth on-site
- And more!
— CLUB AWESOME RESERVE
Kick your Club Awesome experience up a notch with our Reserve membership!
- Reserved Main Stage seat in the front two rows with your name on it
- Exclusive Club Awesome badge, collectible pin, and lanyard
- 30-minute early access to the Exhibit Hall all 3 days
- Access to the Private Club Awesome Lounge
- Exclusive Club Awesome merchandise
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Official Afterparties
- Unlimited Priority Line Access for Celebrity Autograph lines
- Autographs are not included and must be purchased separately
- Unlimited Priority Line Access for Celebrity Photo Op lines
- Autographs are not included and must be purchased separately
- 20% off merchandise at the Official Awesome Con merch booth on-site
- Year-round benefits and free tickets to local films and events
- And more!
— CHILD BADGE
Awesome Con happily welcomes fans of all ages. Each Child Badge is valid for children ages 3 – 12 years of age and includes admission to all three days of Awesome Con.
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult while attending
- We recommend that anyone under 18 attend with an adult
Our goal is to create a safe and fun experience for every guest so they can enjoy everything Awesome Con has to offer.
— FAMILY 4-PACK (AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY – NOT AVAILABLE FOR EARLY BIRD)
Bring the whole family and save on your experience! This value pack includes…
- Two (2) 3 Day badges
- Two (2) Child badges (Ages 3-12, valid all three days of the event)
If you choose not to have your badges shipped but still want them early so you can skip the registration line or participate in the B.Y.O.Badge, you have the option of picking them up at a local retailer! Retailer pickup begins on Friday, March 5, 2027. Simply bring your confirmation email to a participating business to have your QR code scanned and get your badges on the spot!
This option does not apply to fans who selected to have their badges shipped, nor does it apply to Club Awesome, complimentary badges, and non-fan badges. Learn more here.
Learn more at awesome-con.com/badges/byobadge.
— DISCOUNTS
Active military personnel and veterans are eligible for $5 off their Awesome Con badge purchase with a valid military or veteran ID. To receive the code, please email us from your military email address or email us a photo of an ID indicating your military status. [Valid for Standard and Late Priced 3 Day, single day, and Child badges only]
Email requests for discounts made after April 20, 2027, may not be fulfilled. Discounts, with your ID, may be requested on site.
— UPGRADES
Afraid of missing out on future premium packages if you buy your badges early? Don’t be! Buy now and upgrade later!
- Contact [email protected] for assistance!
— REFUNDS
All badge sales are final with no refunds or cancellations available.
Rock official Awesome Con gear at the con or all year round! Preorder official Awesome Con merch during your badge purchase!
- Items may be shipped separately from badges, but will arrive in time for Awesome Con
- All other merchandise (or any merchandise purchased after February 26, 2027) will be available for pickup on-site at the official Awesome Con Merch booth
- Awesome Con does not ship or refund unclaimed merchandise