Aug 6–8, 2027 · Washington, DC
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Key dates
- Date TBA2027 hotel booking open (Experient)
- Aug 6–8, 2027Otakon 2027
Tickets
- How
- Buy tickets online
Attendance is by buying an Otakorp membership badge online (pre-registration with tiered prices, mailed badges if bought early, otherwise pickup with ID); 2027 registration is not open yet ('More info coming soon.'). - At the door
- Yes
Yes. Otakon sells memberships at Registration during the show; a Full Weekend badge costs $110 at the door, more than buying online in advance. Bring a photo ID, because it is checked against the badge name when you collect your badge.2026: Full Weekend $110 at the door vs $90 online by May 21 (mailed) or $100 online through Jul 30. - Kids
- 2026: children 8 and under free; Youth/Child weekend (ages 9-12) $55; attendees 12 and younger must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian.
Prices haven’t been posted yet.
Venue
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Good to know
- Under 18
- 12 and under accompanied by parent/guardian at all times; children carry written ID and guardian contact; 18+ areas require an 18+ wristband with ID.
- Badge pickup
- Photo ID matching the badge name required at pickup (driver's license, school ID, military ID, passport). 2026 registration hours: Thu 3-10 PM, Fri-Sat 8 AM-10 PM, Sun 8 AM-12 PM; Thursday satellite pickup at Marriott Marquis (Mezzanine) and The Westin (Lobby) 4-8 PM.
- Bags
- Bag inspections at the WEWCC and the Marriott Marquis M1 level (walk-through detector, handheld scan or manual search). No bags of any size at dances.
- Props & costumes
- No metal weapons, metal/wooden sports or practice weapons, projectile weapons (real/replica firearms, airsoft, BB, functioning bows, water guns), laser pointers, drones, RC craft, glass. Wood/plastic/foam props OK; bows unstrung; toy guns need bright orange tip; props under 6'6" and 50 lbs.
- Transfers & refunds
- Memberships non-refundable. Badge holder can be changed until the badge is activated (new person must fit the age range). Mailed badges could be upgraded/transferred until May 21 (2026), then in person. Upgrades Sunday -> Friday -> Saturday -> Weekend. Lost badges require full replacement fee.
Collect at home
Anime figures from the IFiDEA shop.
Quick answers
When is Otakon 2027?
Otakon 2027 is Aug 6–8, 2027 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
When do Otakon 2027 tickets go on sale?
The official site has not posted a tickets sale date yet.
How do you get Otakon tickets?
Attendance is by buying an Otakorp membership badge online (pre-registration with tiered prices, mailed badges if bought early, otherwise pickup with ID); 2027 registration is not open yet ('More info coming soon.').
Can you buy Otakon tickets at the door?
Yes. Otakon sells memberships at Registration during the show; a Full Weekend badge costs $110 at the door, more than buying online in advance. Bring a photo ID, because it is checked against the badge name when you collect your badge. 2026: Full Weekend $110 at the door vs $90 online by May 21 (mailed) or $100 online through Jul 30.
Can kids go to Otakon?
2026: children 8 and under free; Youth/Child weekend (ages 9-12) $55; attendees 12 and younger must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian.
Convention exclusives
The official site hasn’t posted an exclusives list.
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Sources
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