Event Calendar Update
Southern California’s 2027 convention calendar, including the 2027 Fan Convention, already has a shape.
Star Wars Celebration is back in Los Angeles for the first time in more than two decades.
Midsummer Scream is leaving Long Beach for a larger hall in Anaheim.
The major anime and comics shows have locked in their dates.
This guide lists every 2027 convention in Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach, San Diego, and the Inland Empire that organizers have confirmed as of mid-September 2026. It will be updated as more shows announce. Dates come from the organizers or from established news outlets reporting their announcements.
January
Anime Los Angeles is a 2027 Fan Convention held January 7–10, 2027 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
The convention opens with four days in Long Beach.
Programming includes concerts, a cosplay masquerade, industry panels, a fashion show, and an idol showcase.
Attendee, press, and industry registration are open on the convention’s site.
ANIME Impulse Los Angeles. January 16 and 17, 2027. Fairplex, Pomona.
The Impulse Universe anime show uses the Fairplex’s indoor and outdoor space for a vendor hall, artist alley, voice actor appearances, live entertainment, and food vendors. Tickets are sold through Eventim.
February
Gallifrey One. February 5 to 7, 2027. Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel.
The 37th edition of the Doctor Who convention, billed by organizers as the largest and longest-running annual event of its kind in the world, opens with a launch party on the evening of February 4. This year’s title is “The Magnificent 37 of Gallifrey One.”
Orccon 2027. February 5 to 8, 2027. Hilton Los Angeles Airport.
The first of Strategicon’s three annual tabletop gaming conventions. Board, card, miniature, role-playing, and war games run for four days at the LAX Hilton. Gamex follows May 28 to 31 and Gateway runs September 3 to 6, both at the same hotel.
March
WonderCon. March 26 to 28, 2027. Anaheim Convention Center.
Comic-Con International’s spring show returns to Anaheim. The dates fall on Easter weekend. Early-bird three-day badges have been on sale at a discounted price.
April
Star Wars Celebration.
April 1 to 4, 2027, will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Moreover, the 2027 Fan Convention by Lucasfilm returns to Los Angeles.
It is the first time since 2006 and honors the original film’s 50th anniversary.
Tickets went on sale May 6, 2026.
All categories, including single-day passes, are listed as sold out on the official site.
Photo ops and autographs carry separate fees.
May
Comic Con Revolution. May 22 and 23, 2027. Ontario Convention Center.
The Inland Empire’s comics and pop culture show marks its 10th anniversary with a two-day run in Ontario.
Gamex 2027. May 28 to 31, 2027. Hilton Los Angeles Airport.
Strategicon’s Memorial Day weekend tabletop convention.
July
Anime Expo. July 2 to 5, 2027. Los Angeles Convention Center.
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation’s flagship show keeps its Fourth of July weekend slot in downtown Los Angeles. General registration is listed as coming soon. Maid Cafe and Masquerade tickets are already on sale through separate vendors, and industry badge registration runs through its own portal.
San Diego Comic-Con. July 22 to 25, 2027, with Preview Night July 21. San Diego Convention Center.
Comic-Con International announced its 2027 dates at the close of this year’s show. Returning registration for 2026 attendees opens Saturday, October 17, 2026. Open registration follows Saturday, November 14, 2026.
August
Midsummer Scream. August 6 to 8, 2027. Anaheim Convention Center.
The Halloween and horror convention leaves Long Beach after a record 2026 edition that drew more than 50,000 attendees and 350 vendors. Executive director David Markland said the move gives the event room to grow. Tickets go on sale in early 2027.
September
Gateway 2027. September 3 to 6, 2027. Hilton Los Angeles Airport.
Strategicon’s Labor Day weekend tabletop convention.
October
Anime Expo Chibi. October 22 to 24, 2027. Venue to be announced.
SPJA’s smaller fall show skipped 2026 and has set its return for late October 2027. Previous editions were held in Ontario. The organizer has not yet named the 2027 venue.
December
Season’s Screamings. December 4 and 5, 2027. Long Beach Convention Center.
Midsummer Scream’s winter show returns to Long Beach, keeping the organization’s ties to the city after the summer event moves to Anaheim. Tickets go on sale in early 2027 alongside Midsummer Scream.
Not yet announced
Several regular shows have not published 2027 dates as of this writing: L.A. Comic Con, Monsterpalooza and Son of Monsterpalooza, Anime Pasadena, Anime Riverside, ANIME Impulse Orange County, KCON LA, and BlizzCon. This guide will be updated when they do.
A separate guide covers the conventions still ahead in fall 2026.
Sources
- Anime Los Angeles official site
- ANIME Impulse Los Angeles 2027, Eventim listing
- Gallifrey One official site
- Strategicon official site
- WonderCon official site
- San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog, WonderCon 2027 dates
- Star Wars Celebration ticket information
- StarWars.com, Celebration 2027 announcement
- ABC7, Star Wars Celebration 2027 tickets and dates
- Los Angeles Convention Center, Star Wars Celebration 2027
- Comic Con Revolution official site
- Anime Expo official site
- Comic-Con International official site
- San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog, 2027 dates and registration
- Dread Central, Midsummer Scream 2027 announcement
- Haunted Attraction Network, Midsummer Scream move and Season’s Screamings
- Anime Expo Chibi official site
