Otakon 2023 Afterparties

Friday, July 28: FREE Kickoff Party

  • FREE WITH RSVP – one block from the con!
  • With live DJ Obi-Wan Shinobi, dancing, cosplay, drink specials, and more

Cosplay encouraged but not required.

Admission: FREE with RSVP. Entry is first come, first serve. RSVP does not guarantee entry.

Friday July 28, 8pm-2am

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


Saturday, July 29: Otakon Afterparty

  • Live djs, cosplay, dancing, tarot readings, and more
  • Music by DJ Appare from AniParty and DJ DAV3
  • Special guests KutieKitten, Ellevishh, Pumpkadoodle, Shelby Kiyoko, and more
  • FREE ping pong all night
  • Sponsored by Yeah! Lights

Otakon badge not required. Must be 21+.

Saturday July 29, 8pm-2am

SPIN DC
1332 F St NW
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Get Tickets

Otakon badge not required. Must be 21+


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. Pics taken at event may be used for upcoming promotions.


Pics from our previous Otakon parties
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