Animate! x Nightmare Weekend Richmond 2025

The Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3 Day VIP Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Friday, Saturday & Sunday except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket. Kids 9 and under get in FREE with paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult. Benefits include: (A) Special registration booth for VIPs (B) Full Admission to the festival for all 3 days (C) Exclusive VIP Badge (D) Nightmare Weekend Lanyard (E) 72 Hour Guarantee Window for Photo Ops (F) Entry to the Friday Night V.I.P. Cocktail party: Featuring some celebrity and professional guests, music, and more! Includes 2 free drink tickets. (G) Fast Lane Access for Autographs and Photo Ops with media guests/celebrities. Guests with big lines for autographs will have a separate line for Fast Lane holders. Photo Ops will always have a Fast Lane. If you do not see a Fast Lane, please ask for assistance from a GalaxyCon staff member in the Celebrity Area (H) Exclusive Premium Lounge access w/ private ATMs, Cash Bar, and Private Seating (I) Nightmare Weekend Expo Bag (J) Nightmare Weekend Exclusive Pin (K) Nightmare Weekend Blank Sketchbook (L) Limited Edition Nightmare Weekend Folder for Autographs (M) Nightmare Weekend 11×17 Limited Edition Art Print (N) 20% Discount on all Nightmare Weekend merchandise at the Nightmare Weekend Booth (O) VIP badgeholders will receive THIRTY (30) MINUTES early entry to the exhibit hall floor (P) More benefits may be announced at any time There are NO REFUNDS on admission tickets. LOCATION: Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONVENTION EVENT HOURS: FRIDAY: 4pm to 1am SATURDAY: 10am to 1am SUNDAY: 10am to 7pm EXHIBITION HALL HOURS FRIDAY: 5pm to 9pm SATURDAY: 10am to 8pm SUNDAY: 10am to 5pm

The Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3 Day Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Friday, Saturday & Sunday except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket. Kids 9 and under get in FREE with paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult. There are NO REFUNDS on admission tickets. LOCATION: Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONVENTION EVENT HOURS: FRIDAY: 4pm to 1am SATURDAY: 10am to 1am SUNDAY: 10am to 7pm EXHIBITION HALL HOURS FRIDAY: 4pm to 9pm SATURDAY: 10am to 8pm SUNDAY: 10am to 5pm

The Saturday & Sunday 2 Day Deluxe Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Saturday & Sunday except for a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket. Kids 9 and under get in FREE with paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult. Benefits include: (A) Full Admission to the festival for Saturday & Sunday (B) Exclusive 2 Day Deluxe Badge (C) Nightmare Weekend Lanyard (D) 48 Hour Guarantee Window for Photo Ops (E) Nightmare Weekend Expo Bag (F) Nightmare Weekend Exclusive Pin (G) Nightmare Weekend Blank Sketchbook (H) Nightmare Weekend Folder for Autographs (I) Nightmare Weekend 11×17 Limited Edition Print (J) 10% Discount on all Nightmare Weekend merchandise at the Nightmare Weekend Booth. (K) More benefits may be announced at any time. There are NO REFUNDS on admission tickets. LOCATION: Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONVENTION EVENT HOURS: SATURDAY: 10am to 1am SUNDAY: 10am to 7pm EXHIBITION HALL HOURS SATURDAY: 10am to 8pm SUNDAY: 10am to 5pm

The Saturday & Sunday Full Day Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Saturday & Sunday except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket. Kids 9 and under get in FREE with paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult. There are NO REFUNDS on admission tickets. LOCATION: Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONVENTION EVENT HOURS: SATURDAY: 10am to 1am SUNDAY: 10am to 7pm EXHIBITION HALL HOURS SATURDAY: 10am to 8pm SUNDAY: 10am to 5pm

The Friday Full Day Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Friday except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket. Kids 9 and under get in FREE with paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult. There are NO REFUNDS on admission tickets. LOCATION: Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONVENTION EVENT HOURS: FRIDAY: 4pm to 1am EXHIBITION HALL HOURS FRIDAY: 4pm to 9pm

The Saturday Full Day Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Saturday except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket. Kids 9 and under get in FREE with paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult. There are NO REFUNDS on admission tickets. LOCATION: Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONVENTION EVENT HOURS: SATURDAY: 10am to 1am EXHIBITION HALL HOURS SATURDAY: 10am to 7pm

The Sunday Full Day Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Sunday except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket. Kids 9 and under get in FREE with paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult. There are NO REFUNDS on admission tickets. LOCATION: Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONVENTION EVENT HOURS: SUNDAY: 10am to 7pm EXHIBITION HALL HOURS SUNDAY: 10am to 5pm

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Need a place to store your gear while you orbit the events hall? We’ve got you covered! Lockers will be available all weekend long for your convenience. Find them near registration! Lockers will sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Quantity is limited.

Thinking about your next cool tattoo? With the GalaxyCon Celebrity Tattoo Experience, you can do it in style! Experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment! Signature Tattoo Packages are available for Saturday, October 18, 2025. SIGNATURE TATTOO PACKAGE (with Photo Op & Video) Talent will autograph on a predesignated area of an attendee’s skin, then pose for a photo op & cell phone video with the attendee. Once the skin is signed, the attendee will return to the Galaxie Ink tattoo area and will receive their signature tattoo. NOTE: Video will be a cell phone video of the experience. Quantity is limited. Further instructions regarding your Signature Tattoo Package will be emailed to you within a week prior to the convention. This is not valid for admission to Animate! x Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to get a Signature Tattoo Package.

Thinking about your next cool tattoo? With the GalaxyCon Celebrity Tattoo Experience, you can do it in style! Experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment! Signature Tattoo Packages are available for Saturday, October 18, 2025. SIGNATURE TATTOO PACKAGE (with Photo Op & Video) Talent will autograph on a predesignated area of an attendee’s skin, then pose for a photo op & cell phone video with the attendee. Once the skin is signed, the attendee will return to the Galaxie Ink tattoo area and will receive their signature tattoo. NOTE: Video will be a cell phone video of the experience. Quantity is limited. Further instructions regarding your Signature Tattoo Package will be emailed to you within a week prior to the convention. This is not valid for admission to Animate! x Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to get a Signature Tattoo Package.

Thinking about your next cool tattoo? With the GalaxyCon Celebrity Tattoo Experience, you can do it in style! Experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment! Signature Tattoo Packages are available for Saturday, October 18, 2025. SIGNATURE TATTOO PACKAGE (with Photo Op & Video) Talent will autograph on a predesignated area of an attendee’s skin, then pose for a photo op & cell phone video with the attendee. Once the skin is signed, the attendee will return to the Galaxie Ink tattoo area and will receive their signature tattoo. NOTE: Video will be a cell phone video of the experience. Quantity is limited. Further instructions regarding your Signature Tattoo Package will be emailed to you within a week prior to the convention. This is not valid for admission to Animate! x Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to get a Signature Tattoo Package.

Saturday, Oct 18th Time: TBD Location: Main Stage Reserved Cocktail Seating for GalaxyCon After Dark Cosplay Cabaret on Saturday Night. General Admission seating to GalaxyCon After Dark events is included with GalaxyCon entry pending availability. Show details subject to change. Upgrade your experience with one of our Special Event packages! Please be in the After Dark Lounge Experience ticket line 30 minutes prior to the event to receive your event bag and be escorted to the After Dark Lounge.

Reserved Cocktail Seating for Nightmare Weekend After Dark Video NasTease! on Friday Night INCLUDES: * 2 Drink Tickets per person per night * After Dark Pin * After Dark Shot Glass * Poster * Special Event Badge * Priority Seating in the After Dark Lounge Please Note: This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets. General Admission seating to After Dark events is included with Nightmare Weekend entry pending availability. Show details subject to change. Upgrade your experience with one of our Special Event packages!

Reserved Cocktail Seating for Nightmare Weekend After Dark Club Vampyre! on Saturday Night Please be in the After Dark Lounge Experience ticket line 30 minutes prior to the event to receive your event bag and be escorted to the After Dark Lounge. INCLUDES: * 2 Drink Tickets per person per night * After Dark Pin * After Dark Shot Glass * Poster * Special Event Badge * Priority Seating in the After Dark Lounge Please Note: This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets. General Admission seating to After Dark events is included with Nightmare Weekend entry, pending availability. Show details are subject to change. Upgrade your experience with one of our Special Event packages!

Reserved Cocktail Seating for Nightmare Weekend After Dark Video NasTease on Friday Night and Nightmare Weekend After Dark Club Vampyre on Saturday Night INCLUDES: * 2 Drink Tickets per person per night * After Dark Pin * After Dark Shot Glass * Poster * Special Event Badge * Priority Seating in the After Dark Lounge Please Note: This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets. General Admission seating to After Dark events is included with Nightmare Weekend entry, pending availability. Show details are subject to change. Upgrade your experience with one of our Special Event packages!

Cocktails with Constantine ft. Matt Ryan Saturday, October 18 at 7:00pm Location: TBD Sit down a spell and imbibe on spirits with a paranormal detective! Attendees are invited to join John Constantine himself, Matt Ryan, for a special intimate meet and greet with cocktails (or soft drinks in lieu of alcohol) and a group selfie. INCLUDES: - 2 Drink Tickets - Special Event Badge - Group Selfie (Will be emailed to you after) Limited Quantity Available This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets.

FSCW Priority Seating - Friday Friday, October 17 at TBDpm ET Location: FSCW Arena INCLUDES: * Event Poster * Event Badge * 3rd Wave Seating Friday Only Line begins 30 minutes prior to event time. Ticket holders must be in Wave 3 line 15 minutes prior to event to guarantee Priority seating as it is first come first served. Anyone not in line at this time is not guaranteed priority seating. This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets.

FSCW Priority Seating - Saturday Saturday, October 18 at TBDpm ET Location: FSCW Arena INCLUDES: * Event Poster * Event Badge * 3rd Wave Seating Saturday Only Line begins 30 minutes prior to event time. Ticket holders must be in Wave 3 line 15 minutes prior to event to guarantee Priority seating as it is first come first served. Anyone not in line at this time is not guaranteed priority seating. This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets.

FSCW Priority Seating - Sunday Sunday, October 19 at TBDpm ET Location: FSCW Arena INCLUDES: * Event Poster * Event Badge * 3rd Wave Seating Sunday Only Line begins 30 minutes prior to event time. Ticket holders must be in Wave 3 line 15 minutes prior to event to guarantee Priority seating as it is first come first served. Anyone not in line at this time is not guaranteed priority seating. This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets.

FSCW Champion Package - Friday, Saturday & Sunday Friday at TBDpm ET, Saturday at TBDpm ET & Sunday at TBDpm ET Location: FSCW Arena INCLUDES: *In-Ring Photo Op * Event Poster * Event Badge * FSCW Lanyard * FSCW Trading Cards * 1st Entry Priority Seating All Weekend Line begins 30 minutes prior to event time. Ticket holders must be in Champion line 15 minutes prior to event to guarantee Priority seating as it is first come first served. Anyone not in line at this time is not guaranteed priority seating. This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets.

FSCW Challenger Package - Friday, Saturday & Sunday Friday at TBDpm ET, Saturday at TBDpm ET & Sunday at TBDpm ET Location: FSCW Arena INCLUDES: * Event Poster * Event Badge * FSCW Lanyard * FSCW Trading Cards * 2nd Entry Priority Seating All Weekend Line begins 30 minutes prior to event time. Ticket holders must be in Challenger line 15 minutes prior to event to guarantee Priority seating as it is first come first served. Anyone not in line at this time is not guaranteed priority seating. This does not include admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You must also purchase a ticket for admission to redeem Special Event Tickets.

11:00AM FSCW Arena 1 HOUR TRAINING COURSE - Learn how to Properly Run the Ropes. - Learn a Proper Collar Elbow Tie-up. - Learn how to take your first bump inside the ring. - General Knowledge and Questions with your coach. THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SESSION. - Dress comfortably and accordingly. sneakers, and workout clothes. - Bring a bottle of water. - If you have a pre-existing heart or health condition, pregnant or expecting, or have a history of back/ neck issues. This seminar may not be suited for you. By participating, you acknowledge the risks surrounding and involved with practicing this session.

11:00AM FSCW Arena 1 HOUR TRAINING COURSE - Learn how to Properly Run the Ropes. - Learn a Proper Collar Elbow Tie-up. - Learn how to take your first bump inside the ring. - General Knowledge and Questions with your coach. THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SESSION. - Dress comfortably and accordingly. sneakers, and workout clothes. - Bring a bottle of water. - If you have a pre-existing heart or health condition, pregnant or expecting, or have a history of back/ neck issues. This seminar may not be suited for you. By participating, you acknowledge the risks surrounding and involved with practicing this session.

Sunday October 19th @ 3pm Location: Social Club Join us for a live drawing session featuring costumed burlesque performers striking dynamic, theatrical poses. Whether you're a seasoned illustrator or just picking up a pencil for fun, all skill levels are welcome. This is not a nude workshop.

Sunday October 19th @ 1:45pm Location: Social Club Join award winning cosplayer, host, and nerdlesque performer Ginger Oh Snap as she shares the tools and talents that will boost your confidence and improve your public speaking.

Premium Autograph Ticket You may have your own item or an 8x10 from the table autographed by Alyssa Sutherland during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The autograph Ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.

Selfie Ticket You may take a selfie with Alyssa Sutherland during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The selfie ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.

Standard Autograph You may choose an 8x10 glossy photo from the table to be autographed by Tommy Chong during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The autograph Ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.

Premium Autograph You may choose an item other than an 8x10 (DVD, bong, poster, etc) to be autographed by Tommy Chong during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The autograph Ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.

Standard Autograph You may choose an 8x10 glossy photo from the table to be autographed by Cheech Marin during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The autograph Ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.

Premium Autograph You may choose an item other than an 8x10 (DVD, bong, poster, etc) autographed by Cheech Marin during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The autograph Ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.

Standard Autograph You may choose an 8x10 glossy photo from the table to be autographed by Peter Weller during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The autograph Ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.

Premium Autograph You may choose an item other than an 8x10 (DVD, FUNKO, poster, etc) autographed by Peter Weller during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The autograph Ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.

Selfie Ticket You may take a selfie with Peter Weller with your own phone/camera during Nightmare Weekend Richmond. The selfie ticket is only valid during the guest's appearance at Nightmare Weekend Richmond. You will need to print your QR code or display it on your phone to redeem it at the guest's booth in Celebrity Row. This is not valid for admission to Nightmare Weekend Richmond.