WasabiCon Jacksonville 2026: October 9 to 11

WasabiCon runs Friday through Sunday, October 9 to 11, 2026 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St. in Jacksonville. Started in 2012, it's the city's largest and longest-running pop culture convention, with anime, manga, cosplay, K-pop, tabletop gaming, and video games.

• When: Friday through Sunday, October 9 to 11, 2026. Friday starts at 3 PM.
• Where: Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville
• Cost: $30 Friday, $50 Saturday, $40 Sunday, or $75 for a weekend pass

What to expect

The convention bills itself as family-friendly and takes over 165,000 square feet of the convention center with hundreds of hours of programming. More than 13,000 people attended in 2023, when it first grew to three days. Event listings disagree on closing times, with Friday ending at 10 or 11 PM and Saturday running into the evening, so confirm hours on the convention's site. One listing has Sunday running 10 AM to 5 PM.

Parking and getting there

The convention center sits in the historic Jacksonville Terminal building in downtown Jacksonville. Event listings mention on-site parking, but we haven't confirmed rates or lot rules, so check the convention's site before you go. Saturday tends to sell to capacity, so buy ahead.

Where to eat and drink nearby

Hotels and restaurants in downtown Jacksonville are within reach of the convention center. Our Jacksonville restaurant guide covers the downtown options.

Before you go

Tickets, the guest list, and the schedule are at jax.wasabicon.com. Prices come from family-event calendar listings, so trust the convention's site if anything differs.