Dragon Con 2027: Dates (Sep 2 to 6) and Fares

Name: Dragon Con 2027
Start: 2027-09-02
End: 2027-09-06
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

When is Dragon Con 2027?

Dragon Con 2027 runs September 2 to 6, 2027.

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How the dates are set: Dragon Con runs Thursday through Monday of Labor Day weekend.

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Your airport to Atlanta · September 2 to 6, 2027

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Dragon Con schedule

September 2 to 6, 2027: Dragon Con runs Sep. 2 to Sep. 6, 2027 in Atlanta, Georgia.
All five days: A membership covers all five days, including Thursday programming, panels, events, demonstrations, concerts, performances and contests.
2026: The 2026 Dragon Con Parade was broadcast live on CBS Atlanta.

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Getting to Dragon Con

Dragon Con is held in downtown Atlanta. In 2026 the host hotels included the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Hilton and Courtland Grand.

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Where to stay in Atlanta

The 2026 convention was based at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Hilton and Courtland Grand, so staying downtown keeps the programming close.

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Tickets and cost

Memberships use tiered pricing that rises on set dates, and a $7 processing fee applies to every membership. Single-day memberships go on sale at 10 a.m. EST on 8/1/2027. In 2027 the other multi-day combinations are not sold in advance; only the full 5-day membership is.

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History of Dragon Con

Dragon Con describes itself as the largest multi-media popular culture convention, covering science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film. For 2027 it said it would limit attendance and address the flow and unbadged concerns of 2026.

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Dragon Con: questions people ask

When is Dragon Con 2027?

Dragon Con 2027 runs Sep. 2 to Sep. 6, 2027 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Where is Dragon Con held?

Dragon Con is held in downtown Atlanta. In 2026 the host hotels included the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Hilton and Courtland Grand.

What is Dragon Con?

Dragon Con is a multi-genre pop culture convention covering science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film. It takes place on Labor Day weekend.

Is there a Dragon Con parade?

Yes. The Dragon Con Parade was broadcast live on CBS Atlanta in 2026.

Can I buy a single-day Dragon Con membership?

A limited number of single-day memberships are available. For 2027 they go on sale at 10 a.m. EST on 8/1/2027, and a daily membership can only be picked up on the day it is valid for.

Are Dragon Con memberships refundable?

No. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable, and they cannot be transferred forward to the following year.

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About Dragon Con

Five days of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, comics and costumes across downtown Atlanta on Labor Day weekend.

Dragon Con takes over several downtown Atlanta host hotels for the Labor Day weekend, with panels, concerts, contests, gaming and a big parade. A membership covers all five days, including Thursday programming. The catch is crowds and lodging: the host hotels fill early, and attendance has been limited to ease the flow.

Know before you go

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable, and cannot be moved to the following year.
Daily or multi-day memberships can only be picked up on the day they are valid for.
Atlanta (ATL) is the airport for downtown Atlanta, where the host hotels sit.

Dragon Con bucket list

Your airport to Atlanta · September 2 to 6, 2027

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