Tekko 2026 is Returning to its Roots!
Tekko is Pittsburgh’s premier celebration of anime, gaming, cosplay, J-fashion, and Japanese pop culture—hosted by the nonprofit PittJCS. This year, we're returning to the roots with a Pittsburgh-themed adventure!
About Tekko
Tekko is presented by a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society (PittJCS). We've been bringing fans together for more than 15 years at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Location
Located in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center offers Tekko attendees the best of both worlds, by showcasing spectacular views of the city on the roof or numerous balconies perfect for cosplay photo-shoots and gorgeous indoor spaces that are host to all scheduled programming such as panels, vendors/artist alley and main events.
Looking to branch out into the city? Look no further! The area around the Convention Center, within a 15-minute walk, is home to:
Over 90 restaurants!
Numerous Museums!
Point State Park!
Station Square!
Local Events!
And Much, Much More…
History
| Year | Dates | Theme | Location | Attendance | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | March 29–30, 2003 | Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport Coraopolis, PA |
600 | Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Vic Mignogna, Chris Patton, Debora Rabbai, Monica Rial, Jan Scott-Frazier | |
| 2004 | March 12–14, 2004 | Pittsburgh Marriott North Cranberry Township, PA |
— | Greg Ayres, Steve Bennett, Bob Bergen, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Vic Mignogna, Otaku Duet, Greg Wicker | |
| 2005 | April 8–10, 2005 | Pittsburgh ExpoMart / Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Monroeville, PA |
1,400 | Greg Ayres, Emily DeJesus, Michael Gluck, Richard "Pocky" Kim, Bruce Lewis, Mike McFarland, Jeff Thompson, Greg Wicker | |
| 2006 | March 31–April 2, 2006 | Pittsburgh ExpoMart / Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Monroeville, PA |
1,771 | Greg Ayres, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Caitlin Glass, Michael Gluck, Tiffany Grant, Matt Greenfield, Hilary Hatch, Kyle Hebert, Michael Poe, Greg Wicker | |
| 2007 | April 13–15, 2007 | Pittsburgh ExpoMart / Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Monroeville, PA |
2,457 | Greg Ayres, Hilary Hatch, Kyle Hebert, Mari Iijima, Vic Mignogna, Michael Poe, Carrie Savage, Brett Weaver, Greg Wicker | |
| 2008 | April 11–13, 2008 | Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree Pittsburgh, PA |
— | Robert Axelrod, Greg Ayres, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Aaron Dismuke, Sandy Fox, Tiffany Grant, Matt Greenfield, The Hsu-nami, Mari Iijima, Lex Lang, Mike McFarland, Carrie Savage | |
| 2009 | April 3–5, 2009 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
3,239 | Greg Ayres, Battlecake, Johnny Yong Bosch, David Brehm, Eyeshine, Freezepop, Hilary Hatch, Jonathan Klein, Otokage, Michael Poe, Derek Stephen Prince, Stephanie Sheh, Uncle Yo, Stephanie Young | |
| 2010 | April 8–11, 2010 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
3,522 | Robert Axelrod, Greg Ayres, Johnny Yong Bosch, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Eyeshine, Barbara Goodson, Todd Haberkorn, Kyle Hebert, Mari Iijima, L33tStr33t Boys, Luzmelt, Vic Mignogna, Wendy Powell, Derek Stephen Prince, Carrie Savage, Christopher Corey Smith, Dan Southworth, Suicide Ali, Uncle Yo, Tommy Yune | |
| 2011 | March 31–April 3, 2011 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Pittsburgh, PA |
4,000 (est) | Steve Blum, Richard Epcar, lix, Kevin McKeever, Mega Ran, Reni Mimura, Rampant, Ellyn Stern, Tommy Yune | |
| 2012 | March 21–25, 2012 | Hollywood Theater Dormont / Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown | 3,600 (est) | Exist Trace, David J. Fielding, Todd Haberkorn, Kevin McKeever, Mega Ran, SoundWitch, Uncle Yo, Travis Willingham | |
| 2013 | April 4–7, 2013 | Hollywood Theater Dormont / David L. Lawrence Convention Center | — | Cantoy, Chris Cason, Dazzle Vision, David J. Fielding, Initial P, Tony Oliver, Chii Sakurabi, Uncle Yo, Cristina Vee, Tommy Yune | |
| 2014 | April 4–6, 2014 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
5,111 | Gacharic Spin, Caitlin Glass, Brittney Karbowski, Lolita Dark, Uncle Yo, David Vincent, Greg Wicker, Lex Winter | |
| 2015 | April 16–19, 2015 | Angels & Demons | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
5,983 | Jerry Jewell, Nancy Kepner, Jamie Marchi, RinRin Doll, ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D, J. Michael Tatum, Tune in Tokyo, Uncle Yo, Lex Winter |
| 2016 | April 7–10, 2016 | Video Games & MMO/RPGs | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
7,698 | Misako Aoki, Back-On, DJ Bass, Nancy Kepner, Lynda Leung, Matthew Mercer, Chris Patton, Marisha Ray, Micah Solusod, Austin Tindle, Uncle Yo, Lex Winter |
| 2017 | April 6–9, 2017 | Supernatural Horror | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
— | Haenuli, Nancy Kepner, Cherami Leigh, Magic of Life, n00neimp0rtant, Jeff Nimoy, Brina Palencia, Jad Saxton, Ian Sinclair, Kimura U, Uncle Yo, Greg Wicker, Lex Winter |
| 2018 | April 5–8, 2018 | Wonderland | <David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
9,751 | SungWon Cho, Luci Christian, Samurai Dan Coglan, Fire Lily, Nancy Kepner, Haruka Kurebayashi, LM.C, Vic Mignogna, Bryce Papenbrook, Monica Rial, Indra Rojas, Jez Roth, Saki Tachibana, Lex Winter |
| 2019 | April 11–14, 2019 | Mecha | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
11,385 | Justin Briner, Kira Buckland, Ray Chase, Jillian Coglan, Samurai Dan Coglan, Robbie Daymond, Nancy Kepner, Erica Lindbeck, Max Mittelman, Myth & Roid, Shihori Nakane, Jez Roth, Michelle Ruff, Scarfing Scarves, TeddyLoid, Lex Winter |
| 2021 | December 9–12, 2021 | Cyberpunk | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
About 4,800 | Katelyn Gault, Caitlin Glass, Billy Kametz, Nancy Kepner, James Landino, Erica Lindbeck, Kyle McCarley, Mega Ran, Erica Mendez, Nano, Sleepyhead |
| 2022 | July 21–24, 2022 | Gods & Goddesses | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
8,030 | ACME, Jillian Coglan, Samurai Dan Coglan, Haenuli, Nancy Kepner, Cassandra Lee Morris, Nano, Trina Nishimura, Bryce Papenbrook, RinRin Doll, Jez Roth, Alejandro Saab, Jeannie Tirado, VickyBunnyAngel, Sarah Wiedenheft, Lex Winter |
| 2023 | July 20–23, 2023 | Kawaii Apocalypse | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
9,978 | Burnout Syndromes, Jillian Coglan, Samurai Dan Coglan, Khoi Dao, Caleb Hyles, Nancy Kepner, Lady Cels, David Lodge, Brandon McInnis, Kayli Mills, Jez Roth, Keith Silverstein, Laura Stahl, StarsOfCassiopeia, J. Michael Tatum, Lex Winter, Suzie Yeung, Jonathan Young |
| 2024 | July 18–21, 2024 | Beach Party | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
10,665 | Dokidoki, Ash Da Hero, Ben Balmaceda, Jessica Calvello, Jillian Coglan, Samurai Dan Coglan, Creep-P, Chris Hackney, Nancy Kepner, Emi Lo, Landon McDonald, Midnight Pursona, PAiDA, Jez Roth, Sarcasm-himé, Karen Strassman, David Vincent, Lex Winter |
| 2025 | July 17–20, 2025 | In Space | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
11,831 | Abigail Blythe, Griffin Burns, Creep-P, Jessie James Grelle, Xanthe Huynh, Caleb Hyles, Nancy Kepner, James Landino, Matthew "Maguma" Lewis, Luluko, Alex Organ, Atelier Pierrot, Jez Roth, Megan Shipman, Chris Tergliafera, Uncle Yo, Uptown Cosplay, Natalie Van Sistine, WildSpice, Lex Winter, Jonathan Young |
| 2026 | July 23–26, 2026 | "Yinz" Pittsburgh | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
— | Clover Aura, Amber Lee Connors, Sandy Fox, Brittney Karbowski, Kristen McGuire, Kayleigh McKee, Matthew David Rudd, Tara Sands, Kaiji Tang, Uncle Yo, Uptown Cosplay, Steff Von Schweetz, Lex Winter, Anne Yatco |
