El Paso · Aug 7–9, 2026
Welcome to Pop City
Where K-pop, anime, and books collide — a full weekend of cosplay, gaming, and Borderland community at the Radisson Hotel El Paso Airport.
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What's inside the city
Six blocks of fandom
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Anime & Manga
Screenings, VA panels, and everything from shonen to shoujo.
02
K-Pop & Dance
Random-play dance, cover competitions, and main-stage sets.
03
Bookish Fandoms
BookTok meetups, author panels, and reader lounges.
04
Cosplay Runway
Masquerade, craftsmanship judging, and a repair café.
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Gaming Hall
Fighting-game tournaments, TCG, tabletop, arcade cabinets.
06
Artist Alley
Local artists, indie creators, plush, prints, and small-batch merch.
2026 Guests
Featured lineup
Voice Actor
Voice Actor Guest — TBA
Voice Actor
Voice Actor Guest — TBA
Voice Actor
Voice Actor Guest — TBA
Weekend schedule
A peek at what's on
- Fri Aug 74:00 PMCommunityCity Gates OpenMain Hall
- Fri Aug 75:30 PMMain StageOpening CeremonyMain Stage
- Fri Aug 77:00 PMMain StageK-Pop Random Play DanceMain Stage
- Fri Aug 78:00 PMPanelsLate-Night Anime TriviaPanel Room A
- Sat Aug 810:00 AMCommunityDoors OpenMain Hall
- Sat Aug 811:00 AMPanelsVoice Actor Q&APanel Room A
Sample schedule shown — official programming will be posted closer to the event.
Location
Radisson Hotel El Paso Airport
1770 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
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