As the temperature rises and summer approaches, many people are looking forward to getting out of the house and attending their favorite concerts, festivals or conventions. From dancing in the desert at Coachella to making new experiences at the varied selection of multi-genre events. One in particular that we’ve got our eye on is Dream Con. Now in its sixth year, fans will flock to the central Texas convention to meet their favorite artist and gamers, cosplay to their heart’s content, and take part in a packed weeked of unforgettable events.
About Dream Con 2024
Dream Con 2024 takes place July 26-28 in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center. Attendees can enjoy cosplay meetups, a career fair, gaming tournaments that include prizes ranging from $1,000 – $10,000, a King Vader Original Live Action Anime, short film festival and award ceremony, plus much more.
Dream Con is the largest Black-owned anime and gaming convention, founded by creative collective RDC World, that brings together individuals with common interests across pop culture, comics, cosplay, music and more. Forming an epic anime and gaming experience, the sixth annual event is sure to be a weekend filled with endless entertainment of engaging panels, meet and greets, concerts, and dedicated art exhibitions. Fans also can expect to see a few staple events that include a Super Smash Bros. tournament, on-site game shows, and a cosplay contest and runway.
For offical Dream Con 2024 merch, including t-shirts, jerseys, and accesories, click here!
Badge Options:
Single-Day Admission: Friday $60, Saturday $65, Sunday $50
- Single-day badge grants full standard access during regular show hours to Dream Con’s exhibit hall, gaming hall, tournaments, panels, screenings, and general convention space. Single-day badges cannot be resold, are non-refundable, nontransferable, and ineligible for upgrades.
3-Day Standard Admission: $100 (currently sold out)
- 3-day badge grants full standard access during regular show hours to Dream Con’s exhibits hall, gaming hall, tournaments, panels, screenings, and general convention space.
Limited premium badge upgrades are currently sold out.
A weekend badge is required in order to be eligible for the upgrade.
Any badge purchased outside of The Lyte Badge Exchange will not be honored.
See website for details.
For those who are coming in from out of town (like us), Dream Con 2024 has partnered with local hotels to have guests stay at a special rate during the event. Plan your trip here!
Dream Con 2024 Talent Line-Up
Comedian
Streamer
Host
Streamer
Influencer
Voice Actor
AND MORE:
- DJ Taylor Senpai
- Hugo Biggs – Artist
- Writer Boy – Artist
- Wuz Good – Artist
- Leon Thomas – Grammy Award-winning Artist
- Keats – Host
- Miss Jourdy – Host
- Trackhead Bree – Host
- Storymodebae – Host
- Taylor Senpai – Host
- Krystal Shannelle – Host
- Afro Senju – Commentator
- EEVisu – Commentator
- TKbreezy – Commentator
- Perfect Legend – Commentator
- Curtis Jones – Commentator
- Jeannail Carter (Cuddle_Core) – Commentator
- Pros & Cons Cosplay – Cosplayer
- Chadwick Randle – Cosplayer
- Carl Jones – Manga/Anime Industry Professional
- Chase Conley – Manga/Anime Industry Professional
- AMP – Influencer
- Caleb City – Influencer
- Dwayne N Jazz – Influencer
- Joeiaco – Influencer
- Kalani Rogers – Influencer
- Tony Statovci – Influencer
- Agent 00 – Streamer
- Dontai – Streamer
- Kani Rosi – Streamer
- Kayla Nicole (Soul) – Streamer
- Krystalogy – Streamer
- Mari – Streamer
- PG – Streamer
- Shofu – Performer
- J. Mill – Performer
- Drethegr8 – Performer
- Juice Sama – Performer
- Tutweezy – Performer
- Roxxy Haze – Performer
- Mo Lowery – Performer
So, You’re Going to Dream Con! Now What?
For the lucky many who’ve locked down tickets for Dream Con 2024, check out some of the upcoming side quests we’re looking forward to! For the full line-up of panels, meet and greets, and other events, check out Dream Con’s 2024 schedule.
Cosplay Contest
Application Fee: None/Free
Channel your favorite character and you could win some big cash! Whether you’re new to cosplay or a seasoned professional, Dream Con’s annual cosplay contest is the best place to show off your skills. Hosted by Trackhead Bree, the contest will be judged by expert cosplayers Pros and Cons Cosplay and last year’s “Best in Show” winner, Chadwick Randle (Nerdy_Builds). Costumes must be at least 70% handmade, and applications close June 30. For complete rules and guidelines for the Cosplay Contest from applying to judging and everything in between, click here. Already know the rules? Click here to apply.
Cosplay Runway
Registration Fee: None/Free
If you’re not looking to compete with your cosplay or didn’t make it by hand, but still want to show it off, take part in the cosplay runway! The event, which takes place Saturday, July 27, is open to all ages. Participants under 13 are required to have a guardian in attendance. For complete guidelines for the Cosplay Runway from applying to safety and everything in between, click here.
Cosplay Meetups
Fourteen cosplay meetups will take place at Dream Con this year for the following: Naruto, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Sailor Moon, Hunter X Hunter, Attack on Titan, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Spiderverse, Marvel, Super Smash Bros., and fighting games. If you’re planning your cosplay for the weekend, the convention organizers have provided a convenient Cosplay Lineup Template.
Gaming Tournaments
Entry Fee: $10 per game
All those hours spent gaming weren’t for nothing! Join one of nine gaming tournaments hosted at Dream Con for the following titles: NBA 2K24, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Street Fighter 6, NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS, Mortal Kombat 1, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Tekken 8, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. With the exception of Mario Kart, you must bring your own controller. To register, click here.
Tabletop Gaming
If tabletop games are your jam, you can head over to Dream Con’s gaming hall to play Dungeons & Dragons, Werewolf, and Pathfinder. Signups are now open for experienced dungeon masters and Werewolf moderators.
Bae Brigade Battle Live
Hosted by Storymodebae, Dream Con talent goes head-to-head in this musical battle where your vote counts! For each round, creators choose iconic tracks and whoever gets the most hype wins. Who’s going to take the W this year?
Family Feud
Streamer Berleezy is bringing Family Feud back to Dream Con! This year, fans and creators will go head-to-head in the popular guessing game show. Contestants are being scouted on Instagram as we speak.
Comedy Show
Admission Fee: Free for Dream Con attendees
Come for the Con, stay for the laughs! KevOnStage (Kevin Fredericks) hosts Dream Con’s official comedy show on Saturday, July 27. The event features the comedic talents of Tutweezy, Roxxy Haze, and Mo Lowery.
Film Fest
Submission Fee: None/Free
Flex your creative muscle at the Film Fest presented by actor and filmmaker King Vader. The fest is open to amateurs, students, and pros; and any genre is welcome as long as the films is 15 minutes or less (including credits) and suitable for general audiences. All entries must be uploaded to YouTube publicly or unlisted. The five winning categories are Best Actor/Actress, Best Cinematography, Best World-Building, Best Directing, and Best Film. The winning film will be screened at Dream Con. For complete information on the Film Fest submission and selection process, click here.
Career Fair
Entry fee: None/Free
What better way to job hunt than at a pop culture convention? Dream Con has partnered with Pearl, a career advancement platform, to create an on-site career fair that lasts all weekend. Spending the day in cosplay? No problem! The career fair is come as you are, whether you’re dressed as Luffy from One Piece or yourself. You can also submit a digital resume, which means less paper to carry around. To upload your resume and start communicating with recruiters ahead of the convention, join Dream Con on Pearl here.
The Pregame
Ahead of Friday’s after party, join music maverick Hugo Biggs at The Pre-Game: Music Showcase. Taking place on the special events stage, The Pregame features performances by Shofu, J. Mill, Drethegr8, and Juice Sama.
The Party After the Party
Entry Fee: $20
On July 26th and 27th, close out your day at the convention with Dream Con’s official afterparty for attendees, featuring DJ Taylor Senpai. You must be at least 18 to enter, and 21 or older to drink. Tickets for the after party are currently sold out.
Get the most up-to-date information about Dream Con by following @dreamconvention on Instagram and joining the Dream Con Discord. A mobile app for the event is also available for iOS and Android.
For more information about Dream Con 2024, visit the event’s website here.
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