2026 AltStar Expo – FREE GA Tickets!

June 13 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Free

15th Annual AltStar Expo and Awards 2026

The Ultimate Alternative Culture Celebration Comes to Las Vegas!

Presented by Bad Dragon & AltStar, the annual AltStar Expo + Awards is back at the Plaza Hotel & Casino! Dive into a massive multi-day celebration of tattoo, goth, punk, fetish, and alt‑cosplay culture. Connect with hundreds of creative minds, view exclusive demonstrations, and hit the star-studded 15th Annual Awards show loop!

🎟️ EXCLUSIVE LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Get FREE General Admission for Saturday’s Fan Day or take 30% OFF VIP All-Access passes!

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🎪 Fan Appreciation Day Expo — Saturday, June 13, 2027

⏰ Hours: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM + After Party access

For the ultimate insider experience, drop into Artist Alley, explore exclusive live vendor presentations, and catch unique meet-and-greets/photo-ops with legendary creators! Plus, get professional signings inside the Media Creation Room with AltStar Hall of Famers including Clix, Ashley Fontenot, Forrest Black, and Amelia G.

Saturday Expert Panels Track:

2:00 PM — Alt Model Success in a Mainstream World
3:00 PM — How to Be Good Male Talent
4:00 PM — Tips & Tricks for Burlesque & Feature Dancing
5:00 PM — How to Stretch for Large Toy Content Fans Love
6:00 PM — Physical Media: Books, Magazines, Metal Prints & T‑shirts
7:00 PM — Cosplay & Fan Service

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🏆 15th Annual AltStar Awards — Sunday, June 14, 2027

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Witness a stellar, full‑scale formal celebration honoring the absolute best of the year’s subcultural alternative creators. Secure the VIP All-Access Pass to sit alongside icons on the premium seating floor, unlock red carpet step-and-repeat access, enjoy a fully open bar, and walk away with a commemorative tote pack overflowing with premium sponsor gifts!

*Note: Local promo codes apply to regular GA and standalone VIP passes only. Not valid on commercial b2b industry tickets.

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📍 Location & Venue Directions:

Plaza Hotel & Casino — Sierra Ballroom Convention Center
1 N Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (View Google Map Directions)

How to Get directly to the 3rd Floor Convention Hall:

🚗 Driving: Park on the 3rd floor level of the Plaza’s south‑side parking garage block. Walk completely straight through the main entrance doors—no elevators needed!

🏨 Inside the Resort Hotel: Head toward the entrance lobby and take the second set of elevators situated to the direct right up to the 3rd floor convention floor tracking zone.

⚠️ Must be 21+. Limited spaces available. Registration required ahead of arrival.

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