Prepare for a Day of Fun

Eastridge Center and MAGWest have announced the date for FanCon 2026, and the Bay Area doesn’t have to wait long.

FanCon 2026 takes over Eastridge Center in San Jose on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The event is free and open to everyone. Attendees who pre-register will receive a FanCon badge and lanyard, stickers, and a free play Round 1 card. Expect local artists and vendors, an itasha showcase, and video game stations. Panels, live musical performances, and cosplay gatherings round out the day.

Additional details about panels and cosplay gatherings will be announced in the future, but you don’t have to wait long.

More About FanCon

FanCon is a free, one-day anime convention organized by MAGWest and hosted at Eastridge Center in East San Jose. The event brings together artists, itasha owners, and cosplayers for a day of fun, live entertainment, and more.

MAGWest is the West Coast spinoff of MAGFest, one of the largest video game music festivals. The festival brings together industry insiders, composers, and video game-themed performers. The 2026 edition took place August 14 to 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in San Jose.

Eastridge Center opened in 1971 and has housed major department stores, retail chains, and local shops. Notable tenants include Round1 Bowling & Amusement, AMC Theatres, and one of the few remaining JCPenney stores in the Bay Area. The mall has undergone several renovations over the years and now doubles as a venue for live events.

8Bit/Digi is an independent media outlet that provides insight Bay Area Gamers and Cosplayers.