Last updated November 14, 2026
Kumoricon Registration
Pre-register for Kumoricon 2027! Faster check-in and lower costs.
Pre-register for Kumoricon 2027!
You can register at the door, or pre-register online. Pre-registrations for Kumoricon 2027 can be purchased online. Pre-registration gets you a faster check-in and costs less! The sooner you pre-register, the less it costs.
Note: Clicking the button above will start your registration on Eventeny, our secure ticketing partner.
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Membership Pricing
| Membership Type | Early Neko (Thru Feb 6) | Spring Neko (Thru May 8) | Summer Neko (Thru Aug 7) | Ghost Neko (Thru Nov 6) | At-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Full weekend | Ages 13+: $65 | Ages 13+: $75 | Ages 13+: $85 | Ages 13+: $95 | Ages 13+: $105 |
Friday only | — | — | — | — | Ages 13+: $60 |
Saturday only | — | — | — | — | Ages 13+: $60 |
Sunday only | — | — | — | — | Ages 13+: $60 |
Staff for Kumo 2027 | Free | Free | Free | Free | At-con staff sign-up not available |
Valid, government-issued photo ID is required for all attendees.
Parent permission required under age 18. Parent accompaniment required under age 13.
All attendees must follow the Kumoricon Convention Code of Conduct which includes policies on costumes, photography, and harassment.
Memberships for ages 5 and under are free.
Memberships are nonrefundable and cannot be sold. Please contact registration@kumoricon.org if you have any questions.
Altonimbus Entertainment (the organization which presents Kumoricon) disclaims liability for injury or any other harm caused by attendees and other third parties. Civil and medical emergencies are not handled by Kumoricon staff. You may be photographed or video-recorded at Kumoricon and our events, and we may publish these photos or videos without further notice to you. We will not sell or rent your email address or other personal information in any individualized or personally identifiable form. Credit/debit card transactions are handled according to our payment processors’ privacy policies (Stripe for website transactions; Square or Stripe for in-person transactions).
VIP Add-Ons
*Does not include membership, membership can be purchased separately or with add-on.
| Add-On | Price | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Early Access | $100 + fees |
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Swag Bag | $200 + fees |
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Autographs | $200 + fees |
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Registration FAQ
ID Requirements
Do I need to bring an ID?
Yes, everyone must bring government-issued photo ID, even if you are buying a membership at the door. ID must be valid (not expired).
Examples of acceptable forms of identification:
- State-issued driver license
- State-issued driver permit
- State-issued identification card
- Military ID
- Passport
For attendees ages 13 to 17 only, if one of the above forms of ID is not available, then school ID from the current or previous school year is acceptable. If school ID is not available, then the attendee’s parent or legal guardian must be present during check-in.
If an acceptable ID is not presented, you will not be able to enter the convention.
Parent Permission Requirements
Is parent permission required to attend?
Yes, for all members under age 18.
Do parents need to attend with their children?
Yes, but only for members under age 13. For these attendees, parents or legal guardians must remain with their children at all times, and the parent or guardian must be a paid member as well.
How does parent permission work?
- Download the parent permission and release form
- Parent or legal guardian signs the form.
- The attendee brings it with them to the convention when registering or checking in. If the attendee is age 13 or over, the parent does not need to attend.
Please do not mail or email the form before the event.
VIP Options
What does VIP membership include?
For Kumoricon 2027, we have VIP add-on packages for your membership! Options include Early Access, Swag Bag, and Autographs. These add-on packages do not come with a membership and must be purchased as an add-on.
Pre-Registration or At-Con Registration
I pre-registered. What days can I check in?
If you opted in and paid to have your badge mailed to you ahead of time, you are already checked in to the convention! Lanyards or badge clips will be available in the Registration Area to those who selected this option. In-person pick up for those after the mailing cutoff, or those who did not choose mailing, starts on Thursday, November 11, and goes through Sunday, November 14.
Can I pre-register for a single day?
Yes. Single-day memberships can be purchased starting at 9pm the day before they are valid.
What days can I purchase a single-day membership at the door?
In-person for the current day only or online starting at 9pm the day prior.
- Friday Only — Available online 9pm on Thursday or in-person at 8am on Friday.
- Saturday Only — Available online 9pm on Friday or in-person at 8am on Saturday.
- Sunday Only — Available online 9pm on Saturday or in-person at 8am on Sunday.
What days can I purchase a full weekend membership at the door?
At-the-door full weekend memberships can be purchased online starting at 12:01am on Wednesday, November 10 — Saturday, November 13, or in-person Thursday, November 11 — Saturday, November 13. Single-day passes will be available on Sunday.
Can I pay by credit/debit card when registering at the door?
Yes. You can either pay online or in-person with a credit/debit card or in-person with cash.
Can somebody else pick up my badge?
No. Each member must be present in person to receive their own badge.
Can I register at the door for somebody else?
Yes. However, we will hold their badge until they can pick it up in person. Each person must be present in person to pick up their own badge.
Can I pre-register by mail instead of online?
No, Kumoricon is unable to accept registrations via mail. Please use the link at the top of the page to register for this year’s convention.
Do you mail badges?
New for Kumoricon 2027, we are now offering to mail out badges to attendees who have pre-purchased! Please note that there is an additional mailing fee and must be done at the time of your order. We are unable to add mailing after you have checked out.
Can I add badge mailing to my existing order?
The badge mailing option must be added at the time of order, we are unable to add the mailing option after you have completed your order.
When are badges mailed out?
Memberships that added and paid for the mailing option during their order will have their badge mailed out at a later date closer to con. We will provide an update when we have a specific mailing date confirmed.
I have a birthday before the convention. How much do I pay to pre-register?
Your membership cost is based on your age on November 12th, 2027.
My birthday is during the convention. How does that work?
If you turn 13 or 18 during the convention, then starting on the day of your birthday, you may visit Registration to swap out your badge for the upgraded type, at no cost.
Other Types of Registration
How do I register as staff, exhibitors, artists, press, or industry?
Registration for staff, exhibitors, artists, eligible panelists, press, and industry are handled separately. Please do not register using the above form. Instead, please visit the following links for more information on each type of membership. Some types of membership close or open at different times.
Discounts and Accessibility
Do you offer group discounts?
We offer group discounts to qualifying, nonprofit educational youth groups! For full information and to apply, please visit our Educational Group Discounted Membership page. Please note that this discount is only offered by application prior to the program deadline and is not available at the door.
Do you offer military discounts?
The military discount will be the difference between the at-the-door full weekend membership price and the last pre-registration tier price for those with valid military ID, including family military ID. The discount is only in place for at-the-door weekend registration for full price adult memberships.
Do you offer registration assistance for those with accessibility needs?
Kumoricon is open to anyone with a disability or who requires special assistance. We encourage attendees that need additional registration considerations to contact us at registration@kumoricon.org and accessibility@kumoricon.org so we can help determine how best to accommodate your registration needs.
General Q&A
What are the convention hours?
Note: Hours are approximate until the schedule is finalized.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, Nov 12 | 8:00am–midnight |
| Saturday, Nov 13 | 8:00am–midnight |
| Sunday, Nov 14 | 8:00am–4:00pm |
Please note that registration booths will have different hours (registration closes prior to the end of each day’s convention programming).
Which names are displayed on my badge?
As of Kumoricon 2024, we no longer display names of any kind on attendee badges to better facilitate registration line wait times.
If names are no longer being printed on badges, why is it necessary to provide one?
We ask for the name on your ID to verify identity when you come to pick up your badge, and preferred name to know how to properly address you during the pick-up process.
I haven’t been to an anime convention before. What is it like?
No problem! Read our convention checklist.
I have another question that isn’t answered here, or I need help with something.
We’ll be happy to assist you! Please email registration@kumoricon.org.