Dream Con 2025

Join our first-ever Pop-Up Tattoo Parlor at Dream Con 2025!

Dream Con is expanding! For the first time, we’re opening up a dedicated tattoo activation space inside the convention—and we’re looking for talented, licensed artists who love anime, gaming, and pop culture to join us.

Dream Con 2025 takes place May 30 – June 1, 2025 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, drawing over 22,000 attendees and a massive online audience. This activation will be highly promoted and centrally located on the convention floor.

If you’re ready to connect with fans, tattoo passionate Dreamers, and showcase your work in one of the most unique environments out there—this is your shot.

Booth Details & Pricing 

We have 3 exclusive 10x20 booth spaces available for tattoo parlors. Each booth includes:

• Space for up to 2 licensed artists
  
• High-visibility placement within Dream Con’s Pop-Up Tattoo Parlor activation (located inside the exhibit hall)
  
• 2 Artist Badges
  
• Basic electrical access (if requested)
  

Cost: $1,200 per booth
Due Date: Full payment must be received no later than May 22, 2025 to confirm your participation.

Please note: booth availability is first come, first served. Approved artists/parlors will receive invoicing details upon acceptance.

Join our first-ever Pop-Up Barber Parlor at Dream Con 2025!

Dream Con is expanding! For the first time, we’re opening up a dedicated barber activation space inside the convention—and we’re looking for talented, licensed artists who love anime, gaming, and pop culture to join us.

Dream Con 2025 takes place May 30 – June 1, 2025 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, drawing over 22,000 attendees and a massive online audience. This activation will be highly promoted and centrally located on the convention floor.

If you’re ready to connect with fans, hair passionate Dreamers, and showcase your work in one of the most unique environments out there—this is your shot.

Booth Details & Pricing 

We have 3 exclusive 10x20 booth spaces available for barber parlors. Each booth includes:

• Space for up to 2 licensed artists
  
• High-visibility placement within Dream Con’s Pop-Up Barber Parlor activation (located inside the exhibit hall)
  
• 2 Exhibitor Badges
  
• Basic electrical access (if requested)
  

Cost: $1,200 per booth
Due Date: Full payment must be received no later than May 22, 2025 to confirm your participation.

Please note: booth availability is first come, first served. Approved artists/parlors will receive invoicing details upon acceptance.

Dream Con’s Cosplay Runway is open to all attendees and free to apply. Both homemade and purchased fits are welcome.

‍Please be sure to read through our rules and guidelines carefully before submitting your application as a contestant. If you have any additional questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to us at cosplay@dreamconvention.com.

Are you passionate about cosplay, love organizing group activities, and eager to showcase your creative direction? Dream Con is on the lookout for enthusiastic Cosplay Meetup Captains! As a Captain, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing together cosplayers from your favorite franchises, guiding them in striking the perfect poses, and ensuring everyone has a memorable experience.

What's in Store for You:
•An opportunity to lead and inspire a vibrant community.
•A platform to flex your creative muscles and bring imaginative photo sessions to life.
•A chance to work closely with our professional photography team.

Your Mission:
•Warmly greet all meetup participants and foster a welcoming atmosphere.
•Provide creative direction for photo poses, making sure everyone shines.

•Capture photo and video footage to share with the Dream Con Press Team.

•Promote the meetup on social media to drum up excitement and participation.
•Ensure the meetup area is promptly cleared on time, keeping our schedule smooth and respectful of all attendees and events.

We're organizing the time and place, now we need your spirit and leadership to make each gathering unforgettable!

Apply now to become a Cosplay Meetup Captain at Dream Con.