Come for live entertainment and libations.

Kick back and relax with your choice of drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) as you listen to a wide range of bands and musicians. Lounge 21 also features events hosted by industry partners, complete with special guests and exclusive giveaways.

Interested in performing at Lounge 21? Check out the Performer Application for more details!

Note: Lounge 21 is restricted to attendees age 21 or over. Must have a valid form of ID to enter Lounge 21.

In accordance with California state law, Anime Expo's Lounge 21 can only accept an ID that:

• Is issued by a governmental agency (such as federal, state, county, or city)
• Contains the name of the person
• Contains the date of birth of the person
• Contains a description of the person (these are called key indicators and include height, weight and eye color)
• Contains a photograph of the person
• Is currently valid (i.e. not expired)