It’s going to be another busy year for the convention industry in 2024 and they’ll be an event for just about every interest.
Whether you’re a fan of anime, horror, music, TV shows, TikTok, fashion, drag culture or even cats, there’s a convention out there for you.
Here’s a list of the 21 biggest events coming to Southern California next year.
Animé Los Angeles 19
Cosplay, anime professionals, and an exhibition floor of merch, concerts, a masquerade. Basically all the anime pop culture your large-eyed avatar could desire.
When: Jan. 4-Jan. 7
Where: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Tickets and more info: $100 for full event, $35 Thursday and Sunday, $45 Friday. Discounts available for child with a parent, students, and military. Go to Animelosangeles.org for tickets, programming details, and more.
Anime Impulse LA 2024
Influencers, online streamers, cosplayers, and more. Anime Impulses promises fun for newcomers and otakus alike. What’s an otaku? If you don’t know, you aren’t one.
When: Jan. 13-14
Where: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona
Tickets and more info: $40 for a two-day pass. For more information and tickets go to Animeimpulse.com
The NAMM Show 2024
The massive music industry tradeshow returns to January for the first time since the pandemic. While it’s not fully open to the public, there are sometimes opportunities for the public to get a glimpse of the action at the convention center and surrounding hotels.
When: Jan. 25-28
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 Katella Ave., Anaheim
Tickets and more info: NAMM is primarily open to NAMM members, music educators, students, media, influencers, bloggers, engineers, producers, and live event professionals. But there are a few ticketed events that are open to the general public. Go to namm.org for all the details.
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