Awesome Con 2027
About
Washington's big pop-culture convention — comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, cosplay and celebrity guests — drawing tens of thousands to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center over a long weekend.
Highlights
- Celebrity guests from film, TV and comics
- Cosplay, artist alley and exhibitor hall
- Panels across comics, anime, sci-fi and gaming
- Family-friendly Kids' programming
Practical tips
- Saturday is busiest — go Friday or Sunday for shorter lines.
- Buy badges online in advance; weekend passes sell out.
- The convention center is on the Green/Yellow line at Mt Vernon Sq.
Where it is
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