CarrierCon 2026: Cosplay + Gaming Aboard an Aircraft Carrier (Alameda)

USS Hornet

Carrier Con

The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum is proud to present CarrierCon, a convention celebrating cosplay, tabletop gaming, and Western and Japanese media. CarrierCon is an opportunity for people of all ages to share their love of cosplay and pop culture media while supporting a local museum.

Join us March 21st and 22nd, 2026 for the only Cosplay, Anime, and Gaming convention
on an Aircraft Carrier!

Are you a fan of cosplay? Anime? V-Tubers? Games? Then prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum is proud to present CarrierCon! a convention celebrating cosplay, tabletop gaming, and Western and Japanese media. CarrierCon is an opportunity for people of all ages to share their love of cosplay and pop culture media while supporting a local museum.

The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that utilizes the historic aircraft carrier USS Hornet and the collections, exhibitions, and educational programming to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service. All proceeds made from CarrierCon go to support the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum.

CarrierCon is a special event where the Museum engages with new audiences and broaden awareness of the Museum and its mission of education and preservation of history and science. We welcome all fandoms to not only enjoy one of the most unique conventions in the United States but to discover the USS Hornet in a way entirely unique to them!

CarrierCon 2026 Attendee

• General Attendee $40 (Saturday or Sunday), $75 both days ($45 per day at door)
• Youth $30 (Saturday or Sunday), $55 both days ($35 per day at door)

(Youth are ages 17 and Under, anyone under 14 must have an attending Adult Chaperone)

A Day Pass to CarrierCon includes:

• Admission to the Museum (allows you to go on any available guided tours and everywhere Museum guests have access–areas that are lit and open), including the Flight Deck
• Access to our Photo Track
• Access to all convention amenities

*Museum Members get $5 off convention admission. Be sure to check your Member emails for the discount code or contact membership@uss-hornet.org.

Overnight Add-On:  General Attendee $80

(Overnight participants must be 7 years and older all minors must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian) Stay Saturday night in one of our historic ship’s many bunks! Accommodations are similar to a hostel with group sleeping quarters and toilets down the hall with plenty of space to stow gear (cosplay or otherwise). The overnight includes dinner and either a historic or ghost tour of the ship. This overnight experience is available for pre-registration only.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.