Sin City Anime Convention returns to Las Vegas for three days of anime, cosplay, gaming, performances, and fandom events at The Orleans Hotel & Casino from November 20th through November 22nd, 2026. The all-ages convention brings fans together for cosplay competitions, anime panels, concerts, video games, trading card games, shopping, and special guest appearances.
The convention is celebrating its sixth year with its largest event setup yet. Attendees can spend the weekend exploring more than 21,000 square feet of exhibitor space, joining community activities and moving between scheduled panels, competitions, performances, and gaming areas throughout The Orleans.
Cosplay, Fashion and Anime Events
Cosplay is a major part of Sin City Anime, with attendees encouraged to dress as favorite characters or wear anime-inspired fashion throughout the weekend. The programming lineup includes a cosplay competition, cosplay meetups, and fashion-focused events.
Beyond cosplay, the convention schedules fan panels, anime games, workshops, dance events, performing arts, and lounge experiences. The complete program varies by day, so guests attending for a particular panel or competition should review the final schedule once it is released.
Video Games and Trading Card Games
Gaming fans can spend time in the convention’s video game and tabletop areas. Sin City Anime includes free-play video game arcades, console fighting games, and a dedicated trading card game hall where visitors can bring their own decks to play casually or compete.
These areas offer an alternative to scheduled panels and performances, giving attendees something to do throughout the day between other convention events.
Shop the Exhibitor and Artist Hall
Sin City Anime features approximately 21,000 square feet of exhibitor space filled with vendors and artist tables. Attendees can browse anime merchandise, collectibles, artwork, crafts, and other fandom-related products throughout the weekend.
Community organizations also participate in the exhibitor area, giving local anime groups and related organizations a place to connect with attendees. Special guests such as voice actors may also hold autograph sessions at designated guest booths.
Special Guests, Concerts and Performances
The convention traditionally hosts a mix of voice actors, cosplay guests, fashion guests, anime music performers, Japanese performers and online creators. The official guest roster for this edition has not yet been announced, so don’t assume specific appearances until organizers release the final lineup.
Concerts and stage performances are also part of the convention experience, with entertainment scheduled throughout the three-day weekend.
An All-Ages Anime Convention
Sin City Anime is an all-ages event. Children age 10 and younger can attend without purchasing a badge. Attendees ages 11 through 17 can use the Hero Badge option and must have a parent or guardian purchase tickets online.
Adult attendees can choose from single-day, two-day, and three-day badges, while VIP packages add perks such as early exhibitor hall entry, priority lines, preferred seating for certain events, and official VIP merchandise.
The Orleans also offers restaurants, an arcade, bowling, and other resort entertainment. Visitors looking for additional plans during the weekend can browse more events in the Paradise area.
Parking and Staying at The Orleans
Sin City Anime takes place indoors at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. The venue offers parking, though organizers note that complimentary spaces may be limited. Registered hotel guests receive parking with their stay.
The convention also has an official hotel block at The Orleans. Guests who reserve at least two nights through the qualifying convention hotel block can receive two complimentary three-day convention badges, subject to the organizer’s hotel promotion requirements.
Tickets and Registration
Current final presale pricing starts at $40 for an adult single-day badge, with two-day, three-day and VIP options available. Children age 10 and younger enter free. Current presale pricing ends November 19th, after which higher at-the-door rates apply. Badge purchases are nonrefundable.
