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Anime Riverside 2026
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Anime Riverside 2026

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In 5 days · Sat, May 30 – Sun, May 31, 2026
Sat 10:00 AM PDT – Sun 6:00 PM PDT
Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501
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Anime Riverside is the Inland Empire's flagship anime and pop culture convention, and the 2026 edition is the 5th year of a show that has grown from a grassroots gathering into one of SoCal's most beloved community cons. The Riverside Convention Center hosts a two-day celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming, and fandom — with over 45 celebrity guests, a full cosplay contest, itasha car show, maid cafe, and anime wrestling events that you will not find anywhere else on the circuit.

What sets Anime Riverside apart is the Sunday bonus: a free concert headlined by Alien Ant Farm, open to all badge holders. No additional ticket required. That one detail tells you everything about how the organizers prioritize the community over extraction.

The Riverside Convention Center is centrally located for attendees from the IE, LA, and San Diego — making this a genuine regional gathering point for SoCal anime fans. Badges available on Tixr. Cosplay encouraged from the parking lot in.
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