DesignerCon 2026

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Nov 13–15, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV

Designer Toy & ArtFamily-friendly

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Key dates

  • Jun 12, 2026Attendee tickets on salePassed
  • Sep 14, 2026Early bird pricing endedPassed
  • Nov 13, 2026Preview night
  • Nov 13–15, 2026DesignerCon 2026

Tickets

How
Buy tickets online
Tickets are bought online, first come first served, on DesignerCon's own ticket box office (dcon.eventround.com) linked from designercon.com.
At the door
Yes
Yes. DesignerCon still sells tickets at the door if you cannot buy online, though buying online saves time getting in. VIP tickets are limited and may sell out.Current online prices: $45 1-Day, $80 Weekend (Sat+Sun), $150 VIP 3-Day; kids 12 and under free with a paid adult.
Kids
Children 12 and under get in free with a paid adult pass
VIP 3-Day PassFriday VIP Night + Saturday + Sunday, early entry, VIP-only areas/lounge/giveaways; regular price (early bird was $120)$150
Weekend 2-Day Pass (Sat + Sun)Regular price (early bird was $64)$80
Saturday 1-Day PassRegular price (early bird was $36)$45
Sunday 1-Day PassRegular price (early bird was $36)$45

Prices as posted on the official site on Oct 18, 2026. Fees and tax may be extra.

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How to get DesignerCon tickets

DesignerCon tickets are sold online, first come first served, on DesignerCon's own ticket site. There's no lottery or queue.

At the door: Yes. Details

1Before you buy

  1. Decide if you want Friday night (Nov 13, 5 to 9 PM). It's for VIP ticket holders only.
  2. Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult.

2Buying

  1. Click Get Tickets on designercon.com. It opens DesignerCon's ticket box office.
  2. Pick VIP 3-Day ($150), Weekend for Saturday and Sunday ($80), or Saturday or Sunday 1-Day ($45 each). A ticket fee is added at checkout.
  3. VIP tickets are limited. Early bird pricing ended Sept 14, 2026.

3After you buy

  1. All sales are final.
  2. The VIP T-shirt isn't included. It's a separate pre-order, picked up at the DesignerCon booth.
  3. Book hotels only through the links on the official Show Information page or directly with the hotel.

!Common mistakes

  • Buying a weekend or 1-day pass and expecting to get in on Friday night.
  • Expecting a refund after buying.
  • Booking a hotel through someone who emails claiming to be a DesignerCon partner. The official FAQ says those emails are fake.

From the official site and FAQ: faq and notes · showinformation · be a vip. Checked Oct 18, 2026.

Venue

The Expo at World Market Center
435 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106

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Fri, Nov 13VIP Night - VIP ticket holders only5 PM–9 PM
Sat, Nov 14General admission 10am; VIP doors open 9am10 AM–7 PM
Sun, Nov 15Ticket site lists 'Sunday Admission VIP+GA 10:00'.10 AM–5 PM

Also announced

DesignerCon 2027: May 29–30, 2027 · Pasadena, CA

Collect at home

Designer toys from the IFiDEA shop.

Quick answers

When is DesignerCon 2026?

DesignerCon 2026 is Nov 13–15, 2026 at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas, NV. Preview night is Friday, Nov 13.

When do DesignerCon 2026 tickets go on sale?

Attendee tickets on sale opened Jun 12, 2026.

How do you get DesignerCon tickets?

Tickets are bought online, first come first served, on DesignerCon's own ticket box office (dcon.eventround.com) linked from designercon.com.

Can you buy DesignerCon tickets at the door?

Yes. DesignerCon still sells tickets at the door if you cannot buy online, though buying online saves time getting in. VIP tickets are limited and may sell out. Current online prices: $45 1-Day, $80 Weekend (Sat+Sun), $150 VIP 3-Day; kids 12 and under free with a paid adult.

Can kids go to DesignerCon?

Children 12 and under get in free with a paid adult pass

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