Apr 23–25, 2027 · Washington, DC
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Key dates
- Aug 7, 2026Early Bird pricingPassed
- Sep 7, 2026Standard pricingPassed
- Feb 26, 2027Mailing deadline (last day to add shipping)
- Mar 12, 2027Retailer pickup begins
- Mar 27, 2027Late pricing begins
- Apr 20, 2027Club Awesome / Reserve and merch preorder sales end
- Apr 23–25, 2027Awesome Con 2027
Tickets
- How
- Buy tickets online
Badges are sold online through Leap Conventions with price tiers that rise over time (Early Bird, Standard, Late, On-Site); badges are mailed if bought by the mailing deadline, otherwise picked up at participating retailers or on-site. - At the door
- Yes
Yes. Badges are sold on-site on all three show days at On-Site prices, which already include tax and fees. Buying online earlier is cheaper, and the Family 4-Pack is online only.On-Site (tax and fees included): 3 Day $152, Friday $82, Saturday $93, Sunday $88, Child $23, Premium $220. Online Late prices (Mar 27-Apr 25, 2027) are $135 / $73 / $83 / $78 / $20 / $196 plus 6% service fee and 6% tax, about the same total; online Standard prices before Mar 27 are lower. Military/veteran ID discounts can be requested on site. - Kids
- Kids Badge for ages 3-12 covers all three days; ages 2 and under need no badge; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
| 3 DayStandard pricing Sep 7, 2026 - Mar 26, 2027; plus 6% service fee and 6% sales tax | $125 |
|---|---|
| FridayStandard pricing; plus fees/tax | $66 |
| SaturdayStandard pricing; plus fees/tax | $75 |
| SundayStandard pricing; plus fees/tax | $71 |
| Child (ages 3-12, all 3 days)Standard pricing; Late $20, On-Site $23 | $18 |
| Family 4-Pack (two 3 Day + two Child)online only; not available during Early Bird | $260 |
| PremiumStandard pricing; Late $196, On-Site $220 | $180 |
| Club Awesomepurchases end Apr 20, 2027 if available | $450 |
| Club Awesome ReserveLimited quantity. | $1,080 |
| 3 Day (Late)Mar 27 - Apr 25, 2027 | $135 |
| 3 Day (On-Site)Apr 23-25, 2027; on-site prices include taxes and fees | $152 |
Prices as posted on the official site on Oct 18, 2026. Fees and tax may be extra.
Venue
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001
Good to know
- Bags
- All bags checked at Mount Vernon Square and L Street entrances; no bag check (storage) inside the convention center; site suggests not bringing a bag.
- Props & costumes
- 'Functional firearms and realistic props that could be confused for real guns are not and have not been allowed at Awesome Con.' Weapons check for cosplay props at both entrances.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry into the convention center after 9 PM on Friday and Saturday (2026 FAQ).
- Transfers & refunds
- Badges other than Club Awesome are transferable by passing on the physical badge or confirmation.
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Quick answers
When is Awesome Con 2027?
Awesome Con 2027 is Apr 23–25, 2027 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
When do Awesome Con 2027 tickets go on sale?
Standard pricing opened Sep 7, 2026.
How do you get Awesome Con tickets?
Badges are sold online through Leap Conventions with price tiers that rise over time (Early Bird, Standard, Late, On-Site); badges are mailed if bought by the mailing deadline, otherwise picked up at participating retailers or on-site.
Can you buy Awesome Con tickets at the door?
Yes. Badges are sold on-site on all three show days at On-Site prices, which already include tax and fees. Buying online earlier is cheaper, and the Family 4-Pack is online only. On-Site (tax and fees included): 3 Day $152, Friday $82, Saturday $93, Sunday $88, Child $23, Premium $220. Online Late prices (Mar 27-Apr 25, 2027) are $135 / $73 / $83 / $78 / $20 / $196 plus 6% service fee and 6% tax, about the same total; online Standard prices before Mar 27 are lower. Military/veteran ID discounts can be requested on site.
Can kids go to Awesome Con?
Kids Badge for ages 3-12 covers all three days; ages 2 and under need no badge; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Convention exclusives
The official site hasn’t posted an exclusives list.
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Sources
Checked on the official site on Oct 18, 2026. Organizer: LeftField Media.
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