St. Petersburg is becoming a hotbed for fan conventions, host to 4 annual events, each celebrating a different corner of the fandom universe that brings fans together all year long. These 4 events have transformed St. Pete into a year-round celebration of creativity, community, and cosplay, putting the city on the map as a growing epicenter for fan conventions in Florida.
And to make it affordable, there are annual passes to attend multiple events for one low price! In addition to Sunshine City Scare, we also run an anime convention, a comic con, and winter holiday event. Learn more about each below.
St. Pete Comic Con celebrates its 5th Anniversary on February 28–March 1, 2026 at the Marriott St. Pete Clearwater. This milestone year delivers everything fans love — comics, anime, gaming, and a huge emphasis on cosplay — all wrapped into one unforgettable weekend.
Anime St. Pete marks its 5th Anniversary on September 26–27 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. As the biggest anime convention on Florida’s west coast, ASP continues to celebrate anime, cosplay, and community in a milestone year that takes the fandom energy to the next level.
Holiday St. Pete — formerly Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay — is the best Xmas prep in the universe on November 21–22, 2026 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. Part holiday shopping extravaganza, part fandom celebration, it’s the perfect place to get your gifts, celebrate cosplay, and kick off the holiday season in style.
