About

what is youmacon?

Youmacon is a celebration of Japanese animation, videogames, popular culture and costuming, and its influence on our own culture over the past few decades. Common themes throughout the event are Anime (Japanese animation), video games, Japanese-style artwork and comics, and the rising Internet culture influenced by all of the above. Youmacon brings a unique all-ages mix of interactive games, celebrity guest panels and live musical performances to downtown Detroit. Now in its 19th year, highlights for Youmacon 2023 will include large video game and table-top gaming rooms, a Charity Masquerade Ball, national bands and DJs and a massive 150,

registration: at show pricing

***Pricing listed does not include taxes and fees

WEEKEND PASS:

Friday ONLY:
Saturday ONLY:
Sunday ONLY:
Chibi:

$80

$40
$55
$30
$10

youmacon hours

Registration Hours (subject to change)

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Pre-Reg & Accessibility

At-the-Door Purchase

Thursday

5:00pm - 9:00pm

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday

10:00am - 9:00pm

11:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday

10:00am - 9:00pm

11:00am - 9:00pm

Sunday

9:00am - 2:00pm

Marketplace Hours

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Accessibility & VIP

General Attendees

Thursday

N/A

Friday

12:30pm - 8:00pm

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday

10:00am - 8:00pm

10:30am - 8:00pm

Sunday

N/A

11:00am - 4:00pm

preparing to attend youmacon

BE PREPARED

Make sure you have your Government State issued ID. The name on the badge purchase must match the legal name on your ID at time of pick up. Names will not be printed on the badges so please be sure to us your current legal name when registering.

Here is a list of acceptable forms of ID for pickup:

Driver License
State issued Identification Card
Military ID
Passport
U.S. Territories Driver’s License or Identification Card
High School issued ID (For minors 13 – 17 who are attending the convention with their parent or legal guardian. Pickup only)*
College issued ID (For pickup only)

*Unattended minors between the ages of 13 – 17 must bring with them a Parental Consent Form, which must be completed in full by their parent or legal guardian in order to attend Youmacon.

Parental Consent Form

YOUMACON LINE CON

It is best to arrive early for will call pick up or purchasing your badge. The lines will be long, so please be prepare, bring a game, have snacks, stay hydrated. Thursday and Friday lines are normally long and waiting time can be close to 3+ hours. We are constantly working on new ways to ease long lines times. Please take this into consideration when planning your arrival time.

ATTAINING YOUR BADGE

All badge holders, vendor, artist, contractors, and crew are subject to rules, policies, and regulations at Youmacon or risk forfeiture of badge and removal from the convention at the sole discretion of convention and venue spaces. Please sign your badge. Whether its your nickname, content creator name or prefer name, it will be easier to match a name to the person who lost their badges. Add a telephone number. Keep your badge with always. Do not share your badge with others. Always have your ID/Passport with you at all times. Any age restricted ( 18+ or 21+)events will require your ID check before entering.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT & EVENTS

Youmacon attempts to provide a family-friendly, safe spaces, and judgement free environment for all 18 + / 21+ AGE RESTRICTED EVENTS:

badge types

WEEKEND BADGES

The Three Day/Weekend badge will gain you access to all general events for the entirety of this year’s convention. Three-day badges are available for purchase both online, and at-the-door.

Weekend badge prices will increase on the following dates:
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Sep 15th - $65
Sep 30th - $70
Oct 15th - $75

SINGLE-DAY BADGES

Single-Day Badges (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) will get you into all general events for the day purchased. Saturday badges are available online. Friday and Sunday may only be purchased at-the-door.

CHIBI BADGES

Chibi Badges (For children under 12 only) will get your children into all general events for the entirety of this year’s convention. First child 12 and under receives a complimentary badge with a paid adult. Additional Chibi badges are available for purchase both online, and at-the-door. An adult may have up to 4 children with them, and all children 12 and under must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian at all times.

PLATINUM BADGES

Premium Membership for Youmacon 2024
Platinum includes the following attendee perks:
3-Day Badge
T-Shirt
Special Commemorative Metal Badge
Youmacon Cloth bag
Ticket for Cosplay Formal
Special VIP Lanyard
Priority Access to Designated Special Events
Priority Access to Autograph Sessions with Guests
Early Access to Marketplace (Dealer's Hall) on Friday and Saturday

STANDARD PICKUP OPTIONS

Youmacon 3-day memberships are available for Pickup.

‍Pickup

‍All badges (3-day, VIP, single day badges, and chibi badges), require the person whose legal name is on the membership to arrive at the convention, proceed to Registration, and pick up their badge for the event (for entry to all events, guest, marketplace, panels, gaming, concerts, etc.). You will need a government issued photo ID and your confirmation email/QR code to pick up. We will not allow others to pick up for you in your place.‍

‍Location for Pickup/Purchase

‍Badge pick up & purchase will be located inside the Huntington Place – 2nd Floor – Oakland & Wayne Hall C & D.

AVAILABLE AT-SHOW PAYMENT METHODS

Cash.
Any US-issued and most internationally-issued mag stripe or chip cards bearing a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, or UnionPay International logo.
Mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
Debit / Credit / Mobile wallets sales are subjected to taxes & fees.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

Youmacon does not offer refunds or allow transfer of pre-registration or at show registration once it is purchased. Any replacement badges will need to be purchased at full price.