ETSU-Con

ETSU's Very Own Multi-Genre Convention!

ETSU-Con

For all fans of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Video Games, Anime, Comics, Cosplay, and more…ETSU-Con is East Tennessee State University’s most memorable event!2026 ETSU-con

FREE for ETSU Students & ETSU University School Students!

Discounts available for Faculty, Staff, non-ETSU Students, and Alumni!

Just bring your current ETSU or ETSU University School Student ID to ETSU-Con Registration day-of on the second floor of the D.P. culp Student Center to redeem for a FREE Weekend Pass for ETSU-Con 2026!

(1 Free Ticket per Student ID. Must be a currently-enrolled student to claim Free Ticket.)

Join us in Johnson City, Tennessee where the D.P. Culp Center will come alive with the fan-fueled energy that only ETSU-Con can provide! Nowhere else will you witness the paths of education, fandom, and community merge into what we can only describe as a weekend to remember!

Attend entertaining Panels, tour the Vendor Hall for your next must-have purchase, test your skills in our competitive Gaming Tournaments, enjoy delicious Food Trucks, compete in Cosplay Contests, and meet some of the Actors and Authors behind your favorite characters!

ETSU & ETSU University School students get in for FREE! Just bring your student ID to Registration day-of for your Weekend Pass! Of course, this event is also open to the public! So, even if you’re not an ETSU student, we welcome you to come join us and celebrate your fandom with us! No matter what you’re into, ETSU-Con is sure to have something for YOU! Bring your family & friends and we’ll see you there!

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TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED DAY-OF

AT REGISTRATION ON MARCH 7th-8th ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE D.P. CULP STUDENT CENTER!

Ticket prices for event are below!2026logo
  • ETSU-Con Ticket Prices Breakdown
    Weekend Pass: $45
    (free for ETSU/University school students, must swipe ID at registration day of)

    Saturday Only: $35

    Sunday Only: $30

    ETSU Alumni & Staff | Must Provide Proof: $30
    (Weekend Pass Only; Discount specifically for ETSU Adjuncts, Staff, or Alumni through the University)

    First Responder | Must Provide Proof: $30
    (Weekend Pass Only; Discount specifically for Veterans, EMTs, Firefighters, and those currently serving in the Military (not applicable for Military Spouses or Family Members)

    High School (Only for Non-ETSU/University High): $25
    (Discounts only for 13-18 year old’s, who attend high school (non-ETSU/University High). Discount only applicable for Weekend Pass only)

    Other University Student (Only for Non-ETSU Students): $30
    (Discounts only for students who are currently non-ETSU students. This includes Community Colleges, Universities from other cities, Colleges from other areas, etc. Discount only applicable for Weekend Pass only, must present valid student ID or equivalent at registration)

    Child (0-8): FREE
    Children 0-8 are FREE for our event! Children must be chaperoned by an Adult with a valid ETSU-Con 2026 badge

 

ETSU-Con 2026 Hours of Operation

Saturday, March 7th

Convention Hours:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

 

D.P. Culp Student Center at East Tennessee State University

412 J L Seehorn Jr. Road
Johnson City, TN 37614

Registration Opens at 9:00 AM

First Panel Begins at 10:00 AM 

Vendor Hall: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday, March 8th

Convention Hours: 
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
 

D.P. Culp Student Center at East Tennessee State University

412 J L Seehorn Jr. Road
Johnson City, TN 37614

Registration Opens at 9:00 AM 

First Panel Begins at 10:00 AM 

Vendor Hall: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM