Fandom Party 2026

Back for its ninth year, Fandom’s annual celebration has cemented itself as the can’t-miss, after-hours event of the con (find our review of last year’s event here). Once again taking over the rooftop oasis of the Hard Rock Hotel’s FLOAT, the party will light up the Gaslamp on Thursday, July 23 from 7pm-11pm.

Presented by Xbox’s Halo: Campaign Evolved, attendees will be treated to a performance by The Coverups, the cover band fronted by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong. This year’s invitation-only event will once again bring together fans, creators, celebrities, influencers, and industry insiders for an evening dedicated to celebrating pop culture. Guests will be able to get hands-on with Halo: Campaign Evolved ahead of its July 28 launch in a dedicated gaming area, complete with a themed photo opportunity.

Additional activations include the -196 Freeze Point experience from Suntory Global Spirits, inspired by Japanese convenience store culture and featuring fruit-forward vodka seltzers, as well as exclusive merchandise from Z2 Comics tied to the upcoming graphic novel and film …And Out Comes the Wolf.

Fans interested in attending should keep an eye on Fandom’s social channels for details on how to score entry. This has previously been a 21+ event.