Otakon
- Dates
- Aug 6 to 8, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 14, 2026
Otakon returns to Washington, DC, Aug 6 to 8, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Otakon's 2027 edition runs August 6 to 8 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The most recent published pricing, from the 2026 edition, ran a Full Weekend badge from $90 up to $110 by purchase date and free admission for children 8 and under; 2027 badge prices have not yet been published, and concerts require a separate VIP or Reserved ticket on top of any badge. The Cosplay Masquerade runs as judged attendee skits across Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced tiers, with the prior year's Best in Show winners receiving a complimentary membership for the following edition. Metal weapons of any kind are banned entirely without exception. Artist Alley and returning tattoo booths fill Hall A, while the Dealers Room occupies Hall B-C. A Member Accessibility Team runs an AFK Lounge and a dedicated Quiet Room, with ASL interpretation available on request
What people love
The About page cites attendee feedback survey statistics: 45.9 percent said they come to Otakon for the 'Experience or Atmosphere' (2025 survey)
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Otakon on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
Nearest airport Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 5 miles southeast; Dulles International, about 27 miles west; BWI, about 30 miles northeast, per the organizer's Travel page..
How do I get to Otakon?
By car
Most people drive to Otakon. The nearest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 5 miles southeast; Dulles International, about 27 miles west; BWI, about 30 miles northeast, per the organizer's Travel page., and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
No parking rate or garage information is published on the Travel page; it covers Metro, Union Station and airport distances only
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 5 miles southeast; Dulles International, about 27 miles west; BWI, about 30 miles northeast, per the organizer's Travel page.
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Where
Venue
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
A Member Accessibility Team provides line accommodation, priority seating and ASL interpretation on request at the Member Accessibility Desk in the Photo Suite of the WEWCC Grand Lobby. An AFK Lounge (Room D) and Quiet Room (Room 141) are listed. 2026 Member Accessibility hours were Thursday 3 to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 8 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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