MoTownCon

About The Event

MoTownCon Returns for Its 6th Year

MoTownCon staff members at the 2023 event

Anime, Comics, Cosplay & More

MoTownCon is returning to the Concord Convention Center for another fun-filled day of cosplay, comics, and anime. We’re bringing back fan-favorite activities and expanding the experience with more vendors, itasha cars, panels, and even more things to do for everyone.

Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026 for MoTownCon’s 6th year. Event hours are 11 AM–8 PM.

  • Concord Convention Center
  • 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
  • General admission: $20 for ages 13+
  • Kids admission: $10 for ages 12 and under
  • Children age 2 and under enter free
  • VIP package: $50 and includes free parking. Standard parking is $5.

MoTownCon Fun

Things To Do

Cosplay Contest

Dress as your favorite character and compete with other cosplayers for awards.

Itasha Experience

Check out anime and themed vehicles on display, with plenty of photo opportunities.

Panels

Attend panels or apply to host your own discussion about a topic fellow fans will enjoy.

Panel Information

Meet New People

Connect with fans who share your interests while browsing the vendor hall, panels, and activities.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Make MoTownCon Part of Your Halloween

Concord Convention Center

5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
Doors are open from 11 AM–8 PM. Parking is $5.

Halloween at the Itasha Showcase

Itasha Trunk or Treat

Our Itasha section is joining the Halloween fun with a family-friendly Trunk or Treat. Walk through a display of decorated anime-themed vehicles, collect candy, snap photos, and enjoy a colorful crossover of car culture, cosplay, and Halloween.

  • Anime-themed and decorated display vehicles
  • Candy stops and Halloween fun for attendees
  • Cosplay-friendly photo opportunities
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Anime-themed Itasha vehicle featured in MoTownCon's Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat

MoTownCon Itasha Showcase

Anime Cars Meet Halloween

Explore the display, collect treats, and capture photos with one-of-a-kind themed vehicles.

Official Sponsors

Thank You to Our MoTownCon Sponsors

Recalibrate Media logoRecalibrate Media
KEB Services logoKEB Services
Make Me Your Waifu logoMake Me Your Waifu
Phoenix Landing logoPhoenix Landing

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At-the-door pricing is displayed below.

Tickets purchased online currently reflect discounted early pricing, so buying in advance costs less. Taxes and fees may apply.

Premium Admission

VIP Experience

$

50

  • Full VIP admission access
  • VIP lounge with private manga library
  • Half-hour early access
  • Exclusive VIP swag bag
  • Complimentary event parking
  • Fast pass to voice actor signing lines
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General Admission

Ages 13+

$

20

  • All-day general admission
  • Access to panels and activities
  • Cosplay-friendly event
  • Itasha and other photo opportunities
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Kids Admission

Ages 12 & Under

$

10

  • All-day kids admission
  • Family-friendly activities
  • Cosplay welcome for all ages
  • Children age 2 and under enter free
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