Ohayocon 2027

Admission

January 29–31, 2027
Columbus, Ohio
The Plaza at the Capitol

BEST VALUE

3-DAY BADGE

$58

Super Early Bird pricing through September 15, 2026

✦ Your 3-Day Badge gets you a full weekend of anime, cosplay, guests, panels, gaming, Artist Alley, vendors, and more! ✦

Single-day badges will be available later.

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Add a VIP package to your 3-Day Badge

🥇 GOLD VIP

$ 165
  • VIP Party/Panel with the Guests
  • Early Vendor Room Access
  • Preferred Masquerade Seating
  • Ohayocon Exclusive Lanyard
  • Fast Pass for Autographs
  • Enamel Pin
  • Stickers

🥈 SILVER VIP

$ 135
  • VIP Party/Panel with the Guests
  • Ohayocon Exclusive Lanyard
  • Preferred Masquerade Seating
  • Early Vendor Room Access
  • Ohayocon Drawstring Bag
  • Fast Pass for Autographs

🥉 BRONZE VIP

$ 105
  • VIP Party/Panel with the Guests
  • Early Vendor Room Access
  • Fast Pass for Autographs
  • Ohayocon Drawstring Bag

🩷 Limited quantities available. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

FAST PASS — $35
Skip the general autograph line for participating guests. Fast Pass is avaialable as an add-on with the purchase of a badge.
Limited availability.
BUY A BADGE + ADD FAST PASS

NEED TO KNOW

Admission Hours

Weekend

Thursday 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday

Friday 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday

Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Sunday

Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday admission is by will-call only.

Children Ages 0–12

Parents/guardians must be on-site at all times. Children must always be in the same room/hallway as their parent/guardian. They are not permitted in age-restricted events. If lost or unaccompanied without contact information, authorities may be contacted.

Teens Ages 13–17

A parent/guardian must be on-site at all times. Teens are not required to be in the same room as their parent/guardian, but they are not permitted in age-restricted events.

Children Under 13

Up to two children under 13 are admitted for free with a paid admission.

Ages 18–20

Permitted in 18+ age-restricted events with acceptable ID.

Ages 21+

Permitted in 18+ age-restricted events with acceptable ID. Permitted in 21+ age-restricted events with government-issued acceptable ID.

Pre-Registration & ID

If you pre-register, the name you register to your badge must match your ID, though you can write any name (or no name) on the badge. This is to ensure you are the only person who can claim your badge. We will otherwise only use the name you registered to your badge while discussing your purchase with you.

Pre-Registration & ID

Masks are optional. You are welcome to wear one if you prefer, but masks are not required to attend.

Badge Pickup

Badge pickup will take place at the Registration Table.

Thursday

7 p.m. – midnight

Friday

9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Admission Hours

View the complete admission schedule for the convention weekend.

Children & Teen Policies

Important guidelines for children and teen attendees and their guardians.

18+ and 21+ Events

Find out about age-restricted events and ID requirements.

ID Requirements

Learn which forms of ID are accepted for admission and events.

Health & Safety

Our policies to keep all attendees safe and the event enjoyable.

Registration / Badge Pickup Hours

View registration and badge pickup hours for the convention weekend.

Admission Hours

Weekend

Thursday 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday

Friday 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday

Saturday 9 a.m. –2 a.m.

Sunday

Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursday admission is by will-call only.

Children & Teen Policies

Children Ages 0–12

Parents/guardians must be on-site at all times. Children must always be in the same room/hallway as their parent/guardian. They are not permitted in age-restricted events.

Teens Ages 13–17

A parent/guardian must be on-site at all times. Teens are not required to be in the same room as their parent/guardian, but they are not permitted in age-restricted events.

Children Under 13

Up to two children under 13 are admitted for free with a paid admission.

18+ and 21+ Events

Ages 18–20

Permitted in 18+ age-restricted events with acceptable ID.

Ages 21+

Permitted in 18+ age-restricted events with acceptable ID. Permitted in 21+ age-restricted events with government-issued acceptable ID.

ID Requirements

Pre-Registration & ID

If you pre-register, the name you register to your badge must match your ID, though you can write any name (or no name) on the badge. This is to ensure you are the only person who can claim your badge. We will otherwise only use the name you registered to your badge while discussing your purchase with you.

Health & Safety

Masks are optional. You are welcome to wear one if you prefer, but masks are not required to attend.

Registration / Badge Pickup Hours

Badge Pickup

Badge pickup will take place at the Registration Table.

Thursday

7 p.m. – midnight

Friday

9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

✨ BADGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE ✨

Thank you for supporting Ohayocon 2027!