Awesome Con 2023

Official afterparties, booth & guest info, and more

Friday, June 16: FREE Kickoff Party

  • FREE WITH RSVP – one block from the con!
  • Live DJs, dancing, cosplay, and more
  • Music by Taylor Senpai & DJ Novio

Cosplay encouraged but not required.

Admission: FREE with RSVP ($10 without). Entry is first come, first serve. RSVP does not guarantee entry.

Friday June 16, 8pm-2am

ESL Shaw
1230 9th St NW
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Awesome Con badge not required. Must be 21+


Saturday, June 17: Awesome Con Official Afterparty

Come celebrate ten years of Awesome Con and Sonicboombox!

  • Cosplay, dancing, live DJs, and more
  • FREE Mochibi plushie or Third Eye swag bag for the first 250 fans
  • FREE ping pong all night
  • Music DJ Taylor Senpai & DJ Novio

This party will sell out — get your tickets before they’re gone!

Awesome Con badge not required. Must be 21+.

Saturday June 17, 8pm-1am

SPIN DC
1332 F St NW
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Awesome Con badge not required. Must be 21+

Influencers or brands interested in attending or collaborating please contact us


Our events are all-inclusive for all attendees; if you see any incidence of harassment, please let staff know. We reserve the right to refuse entry or to remove any attendees due to misconduct.

Free swag and promos are limit one per fan, while supplies last. Ping pong and other activities are first come first serve — please take turns with your fellow fans!

All tickets are non-refundable.

Sonicboombox x Newtown HQ Booth
  • Anime-related merch and kawaii collectibles
  • Tokidoki, Sonny Angel, Smiskis, apparel, plushies and much more


Pics from our previous Sakura-Con parties
DIRECTIONS TO SPIN