AFTER PARTIES & EVENTS

Keep the party going after the show floor closes with our brand new event, Anime After Dark. Incredible voice actors from shows like One Piece, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer will be coming to the show exclusively for this anime-packed, after-hours event which also features a DJ spinning K-pop and a costume contest. You don't want to miss out on this epic event that's completely free with your Saturday, 3-Day, Ultimate Fan, and VIP passes.

DATE: Saturday, June 8
TIME: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
LOCATION: Lobby F

The Maid Café welcomes FAN EXPO attendees to experience an Akihabara-style maid café presentation similar to the ones in Japan. Book your seats today to join kawaii maids for tea, a special performance, and a meet and greet. Upgrade to a Premium Ticket for early entry, preferred seating, a small pastry, and a gift bag. Powered by Maid Café Mikkusu. 

Put on your best Doctor Who cosplay, time traveler look, or any retro outfit and step into a world of "wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff" at The Time Traveler's Ball. Dance through the decades with DJ Bear, enjoy a live performance, and compete in our cosplay contest for amazing prizes. Produced by DISCO, TX x JAMS WALLACE.

DATE: Saturday, June 8 
TIME: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
LOCATION: Foundation Room at House of Blues Dallas

Emmy® Award-winning cartoonist Joe Wos is hosting a fun-filled night of quirky drawing challenges, pop culture puzzles, music, drinks, and more. Everyone, artists and non-artists alike, will have the chance to win amazing prizes. 

Yada yada, come watch it with us. Relive the antics of Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer, and the rest of the gang with fellow sitcom enthusiasts at our Seinfeld Screening. 

Pika pika! Celebrate everyone's favorite electric mouse Pokémon with Pikachu Day on Sunday, June 9. You can hunt down all the hidden Pika-pals on the show floor for the chance at a prize and join us for a screening of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu to find out what's going down in Ryme City.

Oh no, there's pets in need of adoption! Have no fear, the annual FAN EXPO Dallas adoption fair is here. Come and meet some adorable cosplaying friends that are in search of their fur-ever homes. If you're not looking to adopt and still want to help out, staff can connect you with pets and organizations that are in need a hero.