The facts
Next edition
Feb 19–21, 2027
Venue
Mesa Convention Center
City
Mesa, Arizona
Kind
Anime
Masquerade / cosplay contest
Cosplay Masquerade (craftsmanship, performance, originality)
Tickets
Weekend bundle $69.99; VIP $119.99; $65 at the door (tax incl.)
About Taiyou Con
Taiyou Con is an anime convention in Mesa, Arizona, held at the Mesa Convention Center on North Center Street. The 2027 edition runs February 19–21.
A weekend bundle badge is $69.99 and a weekend VIP badge $119.99 online, while door badges cost $65 with sales tax included.
The Cosplay Masquerade is the convention's main stage event, open to first-timers and veterans and judged on craftsmanship, performance and originality. Other programming includes cosplay gatherings organized by fans, an AMV contest, DJ sets and Luna's Anime Night Market, with food trucks allowed in the front courtyard by approval.
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