Anthrocon 2026 - Update on hotel booking schedule

To our attendees, During this year’s hotel booking for our Supersponsor block, a portion of our attendees encountered technical difficulties during the process which resulted in a frustrating experience due to system failures. As soon as Anthrocon and Orchid Events was made aware, our teams immediately engaged with the booking platform’s support teams, and it has been escalated to the highest level for investigation and remediation before booking continues. Anthrocon is also reaching out to all affected reservations that were erroneously confirmed to remediate the issue, as well as working with Supersponsors who were also adversely affected.

Anthrocon 2026 - Hotels, Events, and Artists, Oh My!

Now that the polar vortex has started to let up (or has it?), we can almost feel mysterious figures start to emerge from a deep hibernation. Maybe it’s a sign of the darker seasons ending - or maybe they’ve just begun for our cryptids. But more likely, it’s a sign that Anthrocon 2026 is getting even closer! Find out what’s opening and closing soon for applications and everything else you may want to know about.

Anthrocon 2026 - Get cozy for the holiday with these updates!

The winter season is filled with all sorts of creepy critters, but you might find some warmth and comfort knowing that it means a new year is almost here. That brings us even closer to Anthrocon 2026, and many openings that you’ll want to put on that advent calendar of yours! Registration Online pre-registration continues to be open until June 26, 2026 OR if we reach our designated maximum capacity! While our higher tiers of membership such as Ultrasponsor and Supersponsor may be sold out due to high demand, we still have other tiers available so that you’re able to enjoy the convention and everything it offers. For more information and to register, check out our Registration page’s “How to Register” section.

Anthrocon 2026 - Spooky Month, Spooky Updates!

We’re entering the tail-end of our year, where daylight disappears faster and the eerie cover of night surrounds us - along with all the critters, cryptids and curses that dwell within. Whether you’re a fan of the spooky activity or not, that also means it’s the season to get ready to kick things off for Anthrocon 2026! As we continue updating everything for our opening, here are all the details you’ll need to know.

Anthrocon 2025 - Convention Wrap-up

Just as quickly as our furry family descended upon Pittsburgh, we’re now back home and still reminiscing on all the great moments and memories made. Let’s see how our voyage turned out! High-level summary of Anthrocon 2025 Our deep sea adventure in Pittsburgh brought out 18,357 passengers (attendees), spanning 21 partnered hotels and generating over $21 million dollars in economic impact for the city. That’s a pretty leviathan-sized event! Additionally, our attendees raised over $87,000 for Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue during the convention and gave both the cats and their guardians some much-needed support to ensure they can continue their mission. On behalf of all the a-meow-zing staff and volunteers from the charity, THANK YOU!

Anthrocon 2025 - Pre-convention Reminders

We’re just one week away from the start of our deep sea adventure! As friends and family from across the globe descend into Pittsburgh, we want you to be prepared with information for an epic weekend ahead! Registration IMPORTANT NOTE: On Thursday July 3, Registration will be available for pre-registration pick-up only. On-site registrations for limited weekend and day passes will be available starting on Friday, July 4 while supplies last.

Anthrocon 2025 - Pre-registration Cap and Thursday Pickup Plan

As our Chairman had shared back in October 2024, Anthrocon has been analyzing and discussing the potential need for a registration cap based on the acceptable safety standards for both the venue and the convention. We have now determined that an attendance cap for pre-registration is necessary, and will be making public announcements once we hit the thresholds of 75% full and 90% full to help manage attendee expectations. For those looking to pre-register, you can visit our Registration page for more details on available memberships (while supplies last).

Anthrocon 2025 - Getting Our Voyage Ready

Things have finally started to warm up in the new year, both above the waters of Pittsburgh and down in the murky depths where our Deep Sea Adventures await! With less than four months out until our voyage, find out what’s been happening with our convention preparation — and how you can prepare too. Registration Online registration continues to remain open for the 2025 convention until June 15, 2025. As we’ve announced in October, we are continuing to monitor our registration numbers to ensure we can safely host our event for all attendees, staff, and business partners. We will provide updates on when registration is getting close to our maximum capacity through our social media and website updates, but we encourage anyone planning to attend to register in advance to ensure you’ve got a membership for the weekend.

Anthrocon 2025 - Updates for the Holidays

It’s getting chilly in the deep waters of Anthrocon’s voyage of the deep seas as we navigate towards the end of the year. While you’re getting warm and cozy for the holiday season, take a couple minutes to see what’s happening with 2025’s event. Registration Online registration is open for the 2025 convention, which you’ll need in order to book an Anthrocon 2025 hotel block room through our official partner link (provided to pre-registered members). Please note that our higher level memberships are sold out at this time, but cancellations may occur from time to time.

Anthrocon 2025 - Announcement from the Chairman

It’s no secret that the furry fandom and conventions have exploded in growth over the span of just a few years. We’ve been taking into account feedback we’ve received, our own observations, and our responsibility to provide a safe, accessible, and manageable convention experience for all. In the interest of transparency and allowing attendees to make preparations, we’d like to share some of our plans — starting with Registration capacity, Thursday Pre-registration pickup, shuttle accessibility, and the size/standards of our fursuit parade.