2026 Cheat Sheet

What is this page?

Otakon has grown a lot over the years. As part of our commitment to make it easier for everyone, we’ve created the Cheat Sheet!

It’s a massive list of useful information and dates. You can skip around using the Table of Contents below. We hope this helps navigate coming to or being part of Otakon.

*Please be advised all dates listed are subject to change, and will be updated ASAP should changes occur.

Table of Contents

Registration Details

The first step of your journey to Otakon is registering for the event. You can find a full breakdown of prices, information, and more on our registration page.

You can visit the Hotels Booking Portal to make a reservation or our Hotels FAQ for more details.

Applications & Sign Ups

*You can click on a department or application to be redirected to their page for more information.
**Not all applications open or close at the same time please visit the specific page for more details.
Name
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AMVs

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Art Show

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Artist Alley

1/27/26

1/29/26

Car Show

1/27/26

4/30/26

Cosplay Coordination

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Dealers Room

1/21/26

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Fashion District

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Gofer Sign Ups

1/21/26

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Hall Costume Contest

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Host Club

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Idolspace

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KPop Showtime

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LARP Sign Ups

2/9/26

6/27/26

Makerspace

2/11/26

4/5/26

Maid Cafe

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Masquerade

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Mecha Kaikan

2/11/26

4/5/26

Otacafe

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OtaChan

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Panels

2/11/26

4/5/26

Press Relations

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Workshops

2/11/26

4/5/26

Special Attractions

Stay Tuned, More Info Coming Soon!

Min/Max Your Schedule

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