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Metrocon 2023

Basic Info

Metrocon 2023 is on July 14-16 at the Tampa Convention Center. And Florida’s largest anime convention is celebrating it’s 20 anniversary! This outstanding 3-day con is held at the Tampa Convention Center. Hours are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 a.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Ticket Info

Friday ticket is $35, Saturday is $45, Sunday is $40, and a three-day pass is $80. In addition, a single day child pass is $20 (children 6-years-old and younger are admitted free), and a three-day child pass is $40. Get tickets.

Hotel Info

Hotels available in downtown Tampa are the Tampa Marriott Water Street at 4 Water St, Westin Tampa Waterside at 201 Knights Run Avenue, and Hilton Tampa Downtown at 211 North Tampa Street.

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Furthermore, Florida Comic Cons provides the Con Calendar — a curated calendar of upcoming comic, anime, horror, science fiction, fantasy and pop culture conventions in The Sunshine State. Event listings include con info as well as helpful links for things like buying tickets and registering as a vendor.

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