Northeast Florida’s largest pop culture convention Collective Con runs March 27-29, 2026 at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville.
Year 11 of the event covers anime, comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture. Children 10 and under enter free.
Celebrity guests attend alongside voice actors from anime and video games. The weekend includes vendors, fan panels, video game tournaments, cosplay contests, and after parties spanning three days.
Three-day passes and single-day tickets are available now through collectivecon.com. Prices increase at the door day-of-show, so advance purchase saves money. The site processes tickets through Tixr.
The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center provides space for the multi-day event. Downtown Jacksonville location makes the venue accessible from different parts of Northeast Florida and surrounding areas.
Fan panels let attendees dive into specific topics with other fans. Video game tournaments create competitive events throughout the weekend. Cosplay contests showcase costume craftsmanship with participants competing for recognition.
After parties extend the convention beyond exhibit hall hours, giving attendees additional chances to socialize and celebrate their fandoms into the evening.
Voice actor appearances let fans meet the people behind characters from anime series and video games they follow. Celebrity guests bring additional star power across different entertainment sectors.
The vendor floor brings merchandise, collectibles, art, and specialty items you don’t find at regular retail stores. Artist Alley spaces feature creators selling original work and taking commissions.
Collective Con sponsored by Visit Jax, Downtown Jacksonville, Bold Matsuri, and additional local partners supporting Northeast Florida’s pop culture community.
Beam Me Up Scotty
Born and raised in the city of Miami. Lifelong pro wrestling fan. Been deep in the 'zine scene since ’84, interviewing locals, Hardcore, Punk, and Metal bands. Spent 26 years in the comic book biz and still obsessed with all things pop culture—Mego, Micronauts, Shogun Warriors, Die-Cast Metal Super Robots, you name it. I can go on about comic books and bad movies all day.
