Anime Pasadena

Nov 6–8, 2026 · Pasadena, CA

Nov 6–8, 2026

Pasadena Convention Center

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Getting there

Two Metro A Line stations are a short walk away: Memorial Park (about two blocks through Paseo Colorado) and Del Mar.
The convention center garage (shared with Hotel Dena) has entrances on Euclid and Marengo Avenues between Green and Cordova; for GPS use 175 S Euclid Ave. Flat daily rates are $18 to $25, card or contactless only, and a ticket is good for one entry.
Overflow garages: Los Robles (400 E Green St) and Paseo (Marengo, Arroyo Parkway and Green St entrances), each about 2 minutes' walk; Del Mar Station is about 10 minutes, slightly uphill.
Tickets aren't sold at the door: buy them online ahead.

If you or someone with you has a disability, ask any Anime Pasadena or convention center staff member to take you to the Guest Services table. You can check in there instead of the main registration line.
Accessible parking, including van spaces, is first come, first served.
Service animals are welcome under the ADA rules.

Kids 12 and under get in free with an adult ticket (up to two per adult) and check in with that adult for a wristband. Children under 12 can't come on their own.
Anime Pasadena suggests under 18s come with a parent or responsible adult; staff don't supervise minors.
Popular meetup spot: the steps in front of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, between the Main Hall and Dragon Hall Z.

Every prop weapon is inspected and tagged at the Prop Check Station when you arrive; unsafe props go back to your car or hotel.
Fine: foam, cardboard or light plastic swords, staffs and wands; prop guns with no moving parts and an orange tip; shields and armor of safe materials; bows with no string tension and no arrows.
Not allowed: real weapons of any kind, metal props, anything sharp or pointed, slingshots, nunchaku, heavy or bulky props, and anything that shoots.

Food trucks and vendors are inside and outside the convention center, and there's a Starbucks attached to the building.
Outside food isn't allowed inside. You can bring a drinks bottle or Hydro Flask, but not drinks in bulk.
We couldn't find dietary options or water refill stations listed by Anime Pasadena or the Pasadena Convention Center.

The convention center's restrooms are ADA compliant.
We couldn't find gender-neutral toilets listed by Anime Pasadena or the Pasadena Convention Center.

Need a private room to breastfeed or pump? You can ask for an available room on site.
Lost something? Call the convention center's Public Safety on (626) 395-0243.

Updated Oct 22