PAST EVENTS & ACTIVITES
Stay tuned – 2026 details are coming soon!
COSPLAY CONTEST masquerade
The Cosplay Contest is a showcase of creativity and performance, featuring comedy, drama, and battles that captivate audiences and impress judges.
Rules and Regulations / FAQ
Hall Costume Contest
Show off your incredible craftsmanship skills in the Hall Costume Contest! This competition is judged exclusively by a panel of expert judges, giving you the chance to shine and receive professional feedback on your work. Unlike other contests, the winners of the Hall Costume Contest won’t be revealed immediately — instead, they’ll be announced during the Cosplay Contest in the Main Events Room on Saturday.
LIP SYNC FOR YOUR COSPLAY
Does the joy in your life come from performing? That rush of getting onstage and being fierce? Then you’d better WERK! Lip Sync for Your Cosplay is the high-energy battle competition where you show us what you’re made of!
ANX KPOP BATTLES
ANX KPOP BATTLES brings together fans and dancers of all levels for an exciting team dance competition. Whether performing your own, adapted, or original choreography, participants will showcase their talent and passion as they compete for top honors across divisions.
PRO WRESTLING
Catch the high-energy world of pro wrestling at LVL UP EXPO! Get ready to jump up from your seat and rally for your top wrestlers.
SIDE QUEST
You are strolling through an Exhibit Hall, when you notice out of the corner of your eye, a Merchant’s Booth with a single stream of light shining down on it. It is calling to you, you are oddly drawn to it. You then realize you are destined to complete a QUEST.
Side Quest is a free and interactive event, designed like a scavenger hunt for attendees to complete at their leisure throughout the weekend and win exclusive pins and ribbons.
SPECIAL GUEST PANELS
These one-of-a-kind sessions bring you face-to-face with our Special Guests.
ESPORTS TOURNAMENT FINALES
The finals are coming—top pro players from around the world competing in iconic games for tens of thousands of dollars. High stakes and unmatched skill make this a must-see moment in esports.
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Children 10 and under get in free when accompanied by a registered adult.
Special military and first responders rate offered at the door only.
VIPS get one hour early access on all three days.
3-Day Badge
$85
Access all three days to our exhibit hall, panels, main events, tournaments and more!
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After 1/31/26 | $95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VIP Badge
$225
Early access to our exhibit hall, exclusive hat & lanyard, swag bag, discount on all merch and separate line entry at Guest Signings.
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Squad Pack
$290
Includes four (4) 3-Day Badges—only available for Pre-Registration.
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1 DAY
$60-45
Select a single day entry for Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
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After 1/31/26 | $63 / $50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At the door | $65 / $55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||