Current and Upcoming Events

LVL UP EXPO brings together people of all backgrounds to inspire creativity, passion, and competitive spirits on a dynamic global platform. Our annual event is a blend of competitive gaming, inspired artistry, and inclusive community-building over the course of three days (and nights).

FAN EXPO HQ is the largest comic con producer in the world. Collectively, it hosts over one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Denver, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, EDMONTON EXPO, FAN EXPO San Francisco, Toronto Comicon, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO Vancouver, and Dallas FAN FESTIVAL. The latest schedule of events is available here, along with up-to-date ticket information. Discover. Celebrate. Belong.

Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse™ (アニメ インパルス) is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts' content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and ...

Shop hundreds of exhibitors and hold the world’s best knives. You'll find the newest blades, one-of-a-kind collectors knives, antique swords and much more along with browsing the equipment and materials used to make them.

Anime Matsuri is an annual anime, Japanese culture, and related arts convention hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Join thousands of fans and explore over 1,800,000 sq feet of anime, panels, workshops, Special Guests, celebrities, Vendor/Exhibitor area, Artist Alley/showcase, live concerts, Cosplay Contests, Gaming, and over 1000 hrs of programming including a Japanese car show!

Anime NYC is New York City’s anime convention! A showcase of the best of Japanese pop culture in the biggest city in America, Anime NYC brings anime fans and publishers together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. Join us for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, and cosplay in the heart of NYC! Anime NYC is a creation of LeftField Media, a boutique event company made up of dedicated fans and experienced convention organizers.

BLADE Show West is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Attendees will be able to explore aisles of rare, unique and custom blades from across the globe, all from renowned knife makers and companies. In addition to the hard-to-find blades, you’ll have the chance to stock up on one-of-a-kind finds, accessories and more.

WCFC, West Coast Flipping Championship, is a balisong/butterfly knife flipping tournament held annually at Blade Show West. The competition features 32 flippers in a head-to-head live blade showdown for wicked sick prizes and massive bragging rights.

Join us October 4-6, 2024 at the Los Angeles Convention Center for LA's ultimate destination for Comics, Gaming, Cosplay, Anime, and Pop Culture!