March 26-28, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Started in 2024, WasabiCon NOLA is the Big Easy’s anime convention. The family-friendly event focuses on Anime (including Manga & Asian Culture), Cosplay, Kpop, Tabletop Gaming, and Video Games. WasabiCon takes up 35,000 square feet of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans and features hundreds of hours of programming spread across three days making it one of the New Orleans’s most exciting experiences every year!
EVENT HOURS
Friday 3 PM to 10 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM
Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM
EXHIBITOR HALL HOURS
Friday 4 PM to 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
Buy Tickets
Single-day and 3-Day tickets to WasabiCon can be purchased in advance online or on-site during the event. Children under three (3) years old get into WasabiCon for free with a paid adult.
Get the App
Download the free official WasabiCon App to your mobile device for access to schedules, maps, and more. Available for iOS and Android.
(Coming Soon)
Hotels
Stay where you play! The room block at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans for WasabiCon NOLA attendees is will launch later this year.
(Coming Soon)
Location
WasabiCon takes place downtown at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans located at 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113.
Media Guests
Featured Talent
Community & Fan Groups
That you to our amazing PARTNERS and SPONSORS who help us bring anime, cosplay, and gaming culture to the New Orleans community each year. We appreciate your continued support!!
New Orleans & Company
International Otaku Expo Association
Interested in being part of WasabiCon as a partner or sponsor? Click here for information.