October 9-11, 2026 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jacksonville, Florida
Anime
Are you a fan of Japanese pop culture? Manga? Asian music, films and television? WasabiCon is the place to connect with fellow fans!
Cosplay
Join us for a weekend of workshops, contests, panels and more as we celebrate this creative and colorful fandom. Remember: cosplay is for everyone!
Gaming
Do you prefer console gaming? PC? Or maybe board games and tabletop? Whichever format, we offer dedicated areas for all players!
Buy Tickets
Started in Jacksonville in 2012, WasabiCon is Northeast Florida’s largest and Jacksonville’s longest running pop culture convention. The event focuses on five key facets of fandom: Anime (including Manga & Asian Culture), Cosplay, Kpop, Tabletop Gaming, and Video Games.
Friday Only Pass TBD
Saturday Only Pass TBD
Sunday Only Pass TBD
3-Day Pass TBD
3-Day Pass (Before Aug. 31st) TBD
Convention Hours:
FRI 4 PM to 9 PM *
SAT 10 AM to 7 PM *
SUN 10 AM to 6 PM *
* Additional programming may be running after convention hours. Check the complete schedule for details.
Location
WasabiCon takes up over 165,000 square feet of the Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
Address:
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, Florida
32204
Parking
There are over parking 900 spaces available at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Parking is TBD. Parking at the POCC does not include in-and-out privileges. If you leave the parking lot, you will have to pay a fee to park again. (Other parking and local transportation options are coming soon.)
Hotel
Check back for next year’s hotel parter and reservation information.
Please note:
Hotel reservations are now closed.
Media Guests
Featured Talent
Fan & Community Groups
2025 Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to all of the businesses and organizations that help WasabiCon’s mission to bring anime, cosplay, and gaming to local fans. We appreciate your continued support!
Downtown Vision
Visit Jacksonville
International Otaku Expo Association
AnimEigo
Atlantic Self Storage
Folio Weekly
Jacksonville PorchFest
Jacksonville Public Library