Kawacon Anime Convention Announces Permanent Closure After Five Events
Kawacon's Facebook and Instagram accounts announced the convention will cease operations for the foreseeable future, with no reason given by staff.
Kawacon's Facebook and Instagram accounts announced that the anime and gaming convention will cease operations for the foreseeable future. The staff did not announce a reason for the closure.
"The fifth and final Kawacon took place on July 3-5 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas," according to Anime News Network, which first reported the announcement.
The closure comes after five events. The first Kawacon event took place in February 2026.
Five Events Before Closure
Before ceasing operations, Kawacon held five events in total. The fifth and last Kawacon was held on July 3-5 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
No further details about the closure were provided by the staff.
Quick answers
When did Kawacon announce its closure?
Kawacon's Facebook and Instagram accounts announced the convention will cease operations for the foreseeable future. The staff did not announce a reason for the closure.
When and where was the final Kawacon held?
The fifth and final Kawacon took place on July 3-5 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Why is Kawacon closing?
The staff did not announce a reason for the closure.