YumaCon returns November 7-8

The City of Yuma's Arts and Culture Division invites the community to attend YumaCon 2026, a two-day celebration of comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture. The event will take place Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills Drive).

YumaCon brings together fans, creators, and vendors for a weekend of activities and attractions, including:

• Cosplay Masquerade
• Tabletop games
• Video games
• Vendors
• Panelists
• Special guests

The convention is open to all ages. Admission is free for children 6 and younger, and children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket information will be available in the coming weeks.

"We are excited to bring YumaCon back and reunite the community with some of their favorite activities, characters, and vendors," said Cultural Affairs Manager Ana Padilla. "We're especially looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the Cosplay Masquerade and celebrating the creativity, fandom, and fun that make YumaCon such a special event."

Vendors interested in reserving booth space may submit a Vendor Hall application. Individuals or groups interested in presenting a panel may submit a Panelist application. Both applications are due Friday, September 18, 2026.

For event details and ticket updates, visit yumaaz.gov/yumacon, call 928-373-5202, and follow the Yuma Art Center on social media.