All attendees will be able to enter the Los Angeles Convention Center during the hours listed below.

Hours of Operation

South Hall (Mahoko Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Pico Blvd East (Ai Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Pico Blvd West (Xeno Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

West Hall (Kisegi Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

North Plaza (Max Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Only Exhibitors and Artist Alley participants will be able to enter the Los Angeles Convention Center during the hours listed below.

Hours of Operation

South Hall (Mahoko Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Pico Blvd East (Ai Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Pico Blvd West (Xeno Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

West Hall (Kisegi Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

North Apron (Max Gate) – No Priority Entrance
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Only Press and Industry attendees will be able to enter the Los Angeles Convention Center during the hours listed below.

Hours of Operation

South Hall (Mahoko Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Pico Blvd East (Ai Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Pico Blvd West (Xeno Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

West Hall (Kisegi Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

North Apron (Max Gate) – No Priority Entrance
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

All ADA attendees will be able to enter the Los Angeles Convention Center during the hours listed below through the Priority Entrance line.

Hours of Operation

South Hall (Mahoko Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Pico Blvd East (Ai Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Pico Blvd West (Xeno Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

West Hall (Kisegi Gate)
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

North Apron (Max Gate) – No Priority Entrance
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Amateur and semi-professional artists offer prints, commissions, crafts, clothing, comics and more.

Location: Kentia Hall

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Want to meet your favorite voice actor, content creator, or guests? Come visit the Autograph area!

Location: JW Marriott Gold Ballroom

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

See schedule here (when available)

A vibrant hub featuring food vendors, immersive interactive experiences, and captivating performances that are sure to delight!

Location: Gilbert Lindsay Plaza & Pico Blvd

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Local DJs and headliners from Japan all come together to play every major popular genre from J-pop to House music. Plus, take part in dance workshops and competitions.

Please note: AX Dance is open to attendees of all ages until 10PM. Must be 18 and over and have a wristband to enter late night programming.

Location: Concourse Hall E

Hours of Operation:

Day 1 – July 2: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Day 4 – July 5: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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Find official AX merchandise exclusively at the Merch Store.

Location:  West Hall Lobby

Hours of Operation

West Hall Lobby

Day 1 – July 2: 9AM – 8PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9AM – 8PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9AM – 8PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9AM – 4PM

Relax under beautiful paper lantern décor while sipping on a variety of Japanese-themed cocktails and food options. This is an experience you don’t want to miss!

Please Note: Beer Garden is open to attendees of all ages until 10PM. Must be 21 and over and have a valid form of ID to order alcohol.

Location: Peacock Place at L.A. Live

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Need to repair your costume and fix your wig? The AX Cosplay Repair Center is provided at no cost as a courtesy to our attendees.

Location: 501ABC

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Find the perfect backdrop that matches your cosplay among the 10+ sets that you can choose from.

Location: Entertainment Arena @ the L.A Live Event Deck

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Need assistance? Visit us at Event Operations. We can provide assistance with any questions or concerns you may have. PARENTS: All lost children are escorted to Event Operations to await your arrival.

Location: 508A

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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With hundreds vendors, attendees can explore a vast array of merchandise. Leading anime, manga, gaming, fashion companies will also be previewing upcoming releases and connecting with fans at their industry booths.

Location: South Hall, West Hall, Kentia Hall

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

More info

Location: South & West Hall Lobby, JW Marriott, Peacock Place

South Lobby 
Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

West Lobby 
Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

JW Marriott
Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Peacock Place
Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Connect with fellow gamers and make new friends with over 60+ free-to-play gaming stations.

Location: Entertainment Arena @ the L.A. Live Event Deck

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Idol Summer Escape

Idol Summer Escape consists of show with an array of idol entertainment, photo ops, and more.

Please Note: This event requires additional ticket. See schedule.

Location: AX Dance at Concourse Hall E

Tentative Event Schedule:

Day 3 – July 4

3:00 PM – VIP Entry
3:30 PM – GA Entry
4:00 PM – Show Start!
5:40 PM – Buppan
7:00 PM – Show Ends!

More Info

The Industry & Press Lounge is open for Industry and Press credential holders to catch up with work on site or hold meetings in-between panels. 

Location: 308AB & 309 Foyer

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

More info

If you’re lost or confused, visit Info Services booths to get help. Also, pick up an 18+ wristband from Info Services booths.

Location: Various Location

Hours of Operation

South Hall Lobby Booth

Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

West Hall Lobby Booth

Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Chick Hearn Court

Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

West Road/JW Marriott

Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

More info

Stop by to watch or take part in one of the many open karaoke sessions going on throughout the weekend.

Locations: AX Crossing at Gilbert Lindsay Plaza

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

More info

Location: 507

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Complete with drinks and nightly performances, Lounge 21 is a great place to relax and cool off. (Must be age 21 or over to enter.)

Location: Concourse Hall F

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 2 – July 3: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 3 – July 4: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Day 4 – July 5: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Maid Café consists of show and interactive experiences with an array of entertainment, including dances, musical performances, photo ops, and more.

Please Note: This event requires additional ticket. See schedule.

Location: 515AB

Schedule:

July 2 – 4

• Session 1: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Session 2: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Session 3: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Session 4: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Session 5: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

July 5

• Session 1: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Session 2: 12:00 PM – 1:00PM
• Session 3: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Session 4: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

More info

Take a break from the hustle and bustle by sitting down with one of over 6000 available volumes of manga.

Location: 502B

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

More info

Programming includes panels, Q&As, gameshows, and more.

NON-CLEARING ROOM: These rooms will NOT be cleared between panel events but will be cleared before Special Events (i.e. concert, Masquerade) and 18+ content programming.

• EXCEPTIONS: Room clearing WILL occur prior to the following:
  • • Ticketed Event (i.e. concert, Masquerade)
    • 18+ Content

Location: All Rooms

See schedule (when available)

A quiet place to sit and relax.

Location: 502A

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

More info

Need to pick-up your badge onsite? Need to reprint or have general questions about your badge, then head over to Registration during these hours!

Location: Chick Hearn Ct. 

General Attendee Registration

Hours of Operation

Day 0 – July 1: TBD
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

Professional Registration

Exhibitor, Press & Industry, and Artist Alley badges can be picked up at the Professional Registration area. Need to reprint or have general questions about your badge, then head over to Professional Registration during these hours!

Location: Chick Hearn Ct. 

Hours of Operation

Day -1 – June 30: TBD
Day 0 – July 1: TBD
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

*Indicates when counters close, please line up early before posted time.

With tournaments, learn-to-play, and free-play sessions, there’s something for everyone at all skill levels.

Location: Entertainment Arena @ the L.A. Live Event Deck

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 2: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 2 – July 3: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 3 – July 4: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 4 – July 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

More info

The Novo includes panels and ticketed events, come see some exclusive content at The Novo!

NON-CLEARING ROOM: These rooms will NOT be cleared between panel events but will be cleared before Special Events (i.e. concert, Masquerade) and 18+ content programming.

• EXCEPTIONS: Room clearing WILL occur prior to the following:
  • Ticketed Event (i.e. concert, Masquerade)
  • 18+ Content
• Location: The Novo

See schedule (when available)

Location: The Novo

See schedule (when available)

Workshops are hands-on, interactive sessions that provide an opportunity to learn new skills, such as sewing, origami, dancing, and drawing.

Workshop: These rooms will NOT be cleared between panel events but will be cleared before Ticketed Events (i.e. concert, Masquerade) and 18+ content.

Location: 406AB

See schedule (when available)

If you are planning to attend a Ticketed Event at Anime Expo, please be sure to read all relevant event policies regarding pick-up, will-call, and other procedures. Please be aware that policies may vary between events, especially when they take place in different venues.

Location: Chick Hearn Ct.

Hours of Operation

Day 1 – July 1: TBD
Day 1 – July 2: TBD
Day 2 – July 3: TBD
Day 3 – July 4: TBD
Day 4 – July 5: TBD

*Indicates when counters close, please line up early before posted time.

Satellite ticketing booths will be open at auxiliary venues starting 3 hours before the start of the event. Please check schedule in the program guide or mobile app for the event start time.