Main Event Ticketing FAQ

FAQ

What are the Main Events?

These events include the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, AX Masquerade, the AX Anime Music Video Contest, the art auctions, AX Idol and various concerts. All of this year’s scheduled Main Events are will be held in the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) and in the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

How do you get to watch a Main Event?

Due to high attendee interest and limited seating, all Concerts and AX Masquerade held in the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live will require purchased tickets for admission. The Opening Ceremonies and the Anime Music Videos held in Nokia Theatre are free of charge, but you will still need to reserve a ticket using the methods listed below to gain entry.

Tickets are available for sale online through the registration website and will be available for sale during the convention at the Main Events Ticketing Booth in South Hall Lobby. Main Events not held in the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live such as AX Idol and Battle of the Bands will not require a ticket to attend.

Who is eligible to obtain tickets?

All registered Anime Expo® attendees with valid badges are eligible to obtain tickets for the ticketed Main Events.

Which Main Events will require a ticket to attend?

All Concerts and AX Masquerade held in the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live will require purchased tickets. The Opening Ceremonies and the Anime Music Videos held in Nokia Theatre are free of charge, but you will still need to reserve a ticket using the methods listed below to gain entry.

How do you get a ticket?

There are three ways to obtain tickets to the Main Events:

1. Purchase a Reserved Seating ticket for the desired event(s) online through the registration website before Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 11:59PM PDT. Attendees are limited to one (1) ticket per event per unique registration ID and can purchase tickets for multiple events at this time. Some Main Events do not have Reserved Seating tickets available for purchase.
2. Purchase a Reserved Seating ticket at the Main Events Ticketing Booth in South Hall Lobby or from official AX roaming ticketing staff. Tickets will be available for sale until the official start time of the event. Attendees are limited to one (1) ticket per event per registration ID and can purchase tickets for multiple events at this time. Some Main Events do not have Reserved Seating tickets available for purchase.

• If a particular Main Event has not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available for free after the start of the event at the discretion of the Main Events ticketing staff. It is recommended that interested attendees purchase a Reserved Seating ticket either online or at the Main Events Ticketing Booth.

More detailed instructions can be found under Ticket Pickup Procedures.

Will there be hotel vouchers?

Due to logistical issues, we will not have hotel vouchers this year.

How are seats assigned?

Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis when you pick up the tickets at the convention from the Main Events Ticketing Booth in the South Hall Lobby.

How much will the tickets be?

Anime Expo Opening Ceremonies and Anime Music Video Contest are free of charge. However you must reserve your ticket using the methods listed above to gain entry.

• 4-Day Registered Attendees:
  • Online: $15
  • On-site: $20

• 1-Day/2-Day Registered Attendees:
  • Online: $30
  • On-site: $30

Opening Ceremonies, Anime Music Video Contest: -All Attendees: $0

Attendees with special needs must inquire about seats with our Disabled Services Coordinators located at the Anime Expo® Information Desk in Registration. Please note that there are a limited number of handicapped spaces available in the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Tickets for these sections cannot be obtained at the Main Events Ticketing Booth.

Rules and Regulations

• Tickets are non-transferable. Registered attendees are allowed only one (1) ticket per event.
• No ticket exchanges are allowed after you leave the booth. Please check that the tickets you receive are for the events you wish to attend before leaving the booth.
• LOST OR STOLEN TICKETS CANNOT BE REPLACED.
• All Reserved Seating ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.
• A valid attendee badge and badge holder is required to pick up tickets and to attend any of the Main Events. When picking up tickets for other attendees, please have their badge, badge holder and a photo ID of them with you.
• All attendees are subject to the Anime Expo® Code of Conduct. In addition, attendees are expected to adhere to the policies set for the LACC and of the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
• Unlawful resale (or attempt) is grounds for seizure and cancellation without compensation. Any person caught buying or selling any Anime Expo® event tickets will face immediate ejection from the event and a ban of one year (minimum) from the convention, effective immediately.

TICKET PICKUP PROCEDURES

Anime Expo® Regular Attendees

Reserved Seating

• Reserved Seating tickets are offered for sale on the official Anime Expo® website in limited quantities to pre-registered attendees via the registration website before Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 11:59PM PDT.
• Tickets may also be purchased during the convention at the Main Events Ticketing Booth in South Hall Lobby during operating hours.
• Attendees are limited to one (1) ticket per event per unique registration ID.
• Attendees who have purchased Reserved Seating tickets online may pick up purchased tickets at the Main Events Ticketing Booth in South Hall Lobby during the following hours:
  • Day 0 (Wednesday, June 30th)          3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Day 1 (Thursday, July 1st)                   7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Day 2 (Friday, July 2nd)                       7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Day 3 (Saturday, July 3rd)                   7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• All Reserved Seating ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges or cancellations.
• Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at the Main Events Ticketing Booth up until the official start time of that particular event.

Steps:

1. Visit Anime Expo® Registration to obtain a valid badge, badge holder, and Reserved Seating voucher(s).
2. Bring a valid badge, badge holder, Reserved Seating voucher (if purchased online) and photo ID to the Main Events Ticketing Booth for redemption during operating hours before the show’s scheduled start time. All items are required in order to receive tickets.
3. Doors will open for seating one to two (1-2) hours before the event’s scheduled start time.