Upcoming Events
We produce, plan, and promote events year round, and you can find information on all of our events on our website or on our clients’ websites, which you can find links to in our event descriptions below. You can also keep up to date on all of our events and news by signing up for our newsletter.
Tortured Hearts Ball – March 21, 2026
You’re invited to this celebration of the bizarre and exotic, our ode to the bitter and the lonely, the bound and the broken, at a fantasy masquerade almost too bold for San Diego.
Expect two DJ dance spaces with a variety of melodies, a ballroom dance hall, specialty vendors, a karaoke salon, a hidden speakeasy, side quests, a gaming den, a performance room, and more secrets to be revealed soon!
Be engrossed in our demented world inspired by your most beautiful nightmares. Have a front row seat to peculiarly rare entertainment and performances. Acquire one-of-a-kind items from our specialty vendors. And satiate your morbid curiosity as you bask in the glorious fantasy of the Tortured Hearts Ball.
Come in your masquerade finest. Costumes are mandatory and necessary for entry. The requirement, however, is flexible, as a mask, costume, or anything thematically relevant for a masquerade ball is acceptable.
Casual attire is not allowed and entry will be denied into the Dark Realm.
This is a 18+ event only.
What: Tortured Hearts Ball Fantasy Masquerade
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 8:00am to 2:00am
Tickets: www.torturedheartsball.com
Where: Handlery Hotel – 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
Fangaea – March 21, 2026
You are invited to be a part of the Awesomest Pop Culture and Fandom Convention where “Fan worlds collide!” – at Fangaea!
For our sensational seventh year, we will be taking place on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego!
This year, our theme is WOMEN IN POP-CULTURE!
Fangaea (fan-JEE-uh) is a multi-faceted, action-packed, fandom event that will feature Table Top and Video Games, Anime, Sci-Fi, Cosplay, Fun Panels, and so much more! Fangaea is Where Fandoms Join Forces for Fun!
This is an all-inclusive convention that includes many fan-worlds of the nerd, geek, and pop culture community to come together and celebrate our combined interests in one fun and immersive event!
Our fun-filled event will be accessible to all and allow the different fandoms to reach out to new fans and create an exciting opportunity to share their interests with each other!
Kids under 8 are FREE! Must be accompanied by a paid adult!
What: Fangaea 2026
When: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Tickets: www.fangaea.us
Where: Handlery Hotel – 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
AniPop – May 16, 2026
You are invited to be a part of year 2 of North County San Diego’s Kawaii Anime Convention, AniPop!
There will be pop culture merch and vendors, talented artists, panels related to anime, a photo shoot room, and entertainment with everything from idols to a fashion show and more! Join the cosplay contest or any of the cosplay meetups! There will be something for everyone!
AniPop will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the California Center for the Arts! Event hours will be from 10:00am to 6:00pm!
Kids under 8 are FREE! Must be accompanied by a paid adult!
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Tickets: www.anipop.us
Where: California Center for the Arts
San Diego Anime Con – November 13-15, 2026
We are excited to announce the return of San Diego Anime Con to a NEW venue!
Taking place on November 13, 14, and 15, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Mission Valley, we will have Pop Culture Merch Vendors, Anime Inspired Artists, Voice Actor Special Guests, Itasha, Board Games, Anime Panels, Video Games, Escape Room, and more anime fun than you can handle!
There will be lots of interactive and audience engagement opportunities, as well as cosplay meet ups, game shows you can participate in for prizes, and our biggest cosplay contest yet!!!
We’re gonna have awesome vendors and artists, but there’s way more to participate in, especially with contests, entertainment, and opportunities to interact with and make new friends!
Kids under 8 are free with a paid parent! We sold out both days last year – don’t miss it this year! Bring the FURY!!!
Hours of the event:
Friday – 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday – 11:00am – 6:00pm
Stay tuned as we share more fun – keep checking back at www.sandiegoanimecon.com and www.facebook.com/sandiegoanimecon
What: San Diego Anime Con
When: November 13-15, 2026
Time:
Friday – 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday – 11:00am – 6:00pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton – 7450 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92108