DesignerCon Expands U.S. Footprint With New Pasadena Event, Returning Home June 20–21, 2026

By Staff Reports

DesignerCon will debut a new Southern California event this summer, DesignerCon Pasadena, a two-day art and designer toy convention scheduled for June 20–21, 2026, on Father’s Day weekend.

The event marks a strategic U.S. expansion and a return to Pasadena, where the convention was established. Organizers say the new show will offer a more curated experience than the convention’s flagship November event in Las Vegas.

Tickets for DesignerCon Pasadena are now on sale at DesignerConPasadena.com.

Single-day admission is $20, and two-day weekend passes are $35.

DesignerCon Pasadena will feature a lineup of artists, independent designers, toy creators, and
pop culture brands. The event is designed to provide attendees with closer access to creators
and limited-edition collectibles.

“DesignerCon’s return to Pasadena feels like coming home,” said Ben Goretsky, Founder and CEO of DesignerCon. “This is where our community first came together more than 21 years ago. Bringing the show back in a more intimate format allows us to reconnect with the artists and fans who built this from the beginning, while continuing to grow the brand in new ways.”

Founded in Pasadena in 2005, DesignerCon has grown into an internationally recognized convention focused on designer toys, contemporary art, and pop culture. The Pasadena show signals the company’s evolving year-round and multi-market growth model.

Organizers promote the event as a hub for collectors, families, and fans of art and pop culture in
Southern California. Additional programming details and participating artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

For ticket information, exhibitor inquiries, or media credentials, visit DesignerConPasadena.com.