Anime Weekend Atlanta
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AWA, or Anime Weekend Atlanta, is a 4 day celebration of Japanese culture, anime (animation) and manga (comics), with a dash of general pop-culture that takes place at the Cobb Galleria, the Renaissance Waverly Hotel
GOING AS
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GETTING THERE
Know before you go
7 sourced facts: badges, register and stay, faq
Know before you go
7 sourced facts: badges, register and stay, faq
Organizer policy and prices from official pages, last checked 2026-09-06. Prices and dates change; the source link is the final word. General packing advice is in your Prep list.
Badges
Multi-day membership
$100 to $115. $100 online (early pricing through Sept 30); $115 mailed membership (pricing ended Aug 31); $100 on-site, cash only. Children 10 and under free with a paying adult.
AWA REGISTRATION · CHECKED 2026-09-06Single-day membership
$50 to $80. Online: Thursday $70, Friday $55, Saturday $65, Sunday $50. On-site cash: $80 / $65 / $70 / $60.
AWA REGISTRATION · CHECKED 2026-09-06
Register and stay
Hotel cancellation windows
Most block hotels require 72 hours notice before arrival to avoid penalties; the Omni requires 7 days.
AWA HOTELS · CHECKED 2026-09-06Six downtown hotels with negotiated rates from $169 to $215 per night plus 16.9% tax and a $5 nightly fee; book the Omni directly, others through AWAHousing@Connectionshousing.com.
AWA HOTELS · CHECKED 2026-09-06- AWA REGISTRATION · CHECKED 2026-09-06
Early multi-day pricing ends
Sep 30, 2026The $100 early multi-day price ends September 30; no time of day is published.
Applies to online multi-day memberships.
AWA REGISTRATION · CHECKED 2026-09-06
FAQ
Can I buy a single-day badge ahead of that day?
AWA states you cannot purchase badges in advance of the first day they are good for, and tickets are capped per membership type.
AWA REGISTRATION · CHECKED 2026-09-06