The facts
Next edition
Jan 8–10, 2027
Venue
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center Texas
City
Round Rock, Texas (Austin area)
Organiser
Ikkicon LLC
First held
2007
Kind
Anime
Masquerade / cosplay contest
Main Cosplay Contest; $1,000 Best in Show
Tickets
Weekend pass $64.99; upgraded passes $84.99–$144.99 (2027, plus fees)
Prop & weapon policy
No live steel or real weapons; all props checked at the safety desk
About Ikkicon
Ikkicon is the Austin area's winter anime convention, running for more than 20 years and first held in 2007. Ikkicon 2027 takes place January 8–10 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Round Rock, Texas, and the program includes karaoke, gaming, AMVs, dances, live music, a dealers' room and Artist Alley.
A standard weekend pass costs $64.99 plus taxes and fees; Priority Access, Super and Ultra passes run $84.99 to $144.99 with added perks.
No real weapons are allowed, permit or not, and live steel is banned in convention space. Wooden swords, staffs and similar props are permitted but must be checked at the safety desk. The Main Cosplay Contest is rated teen and pays $1,000 for Best in Show.
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