Permian Basin Comic Con X Holiday Edition - 2026

Whether you’re selling anime merch, collectibles, holiday-themed items, or anything fans love to shop for, this show gives you a chance to close out the year on a high note. With people looking for gifts and cool finds, it’s a great time to be on the floor.

If you’re a creator with original work, the holiday edition is a relaxed, fun space to share what you do. Whether you’re offering prints, small giftables, or handmade art, you’ll find attendees who are happy to support something unique.

Bring your culinary creations to one of West Texas’s most festive holiday conventions. Permian Basin Comic Con X: Holiday Edition returns to Midland with a weekend of pop culture, cosplay, celebrity panels, and family-friendly shopping on December 12–13, 2026, at the Horseshoe Arena
 

Indoor Food Booths are intended for vendors offering pre packaged food items

Do you have a cosplay you're eager to showcase? Don't miss your chance—submit your entry for the show today! Our contest runs a little different from other contests, so please read our Terms and Conditions.

**All advertised prizes require a certain number of pre-show sign ups. If thresholds are not hit before the day of the contest, the prize pool will be adjusted**

Our Idol Showcase spotlights singers, dancers, performers, and idol groups of all kinds. Whether you're J-pop, K-pop, C-pop, original idol, cosplay idol, or just vibing with a dream this is your moment. 
Performances are family-friendly and high-energy. Bring your best.

Are you an Itasha car owner with a passion for anime, manga, or gaming culture? Apply now to be one of only 8 vehicles selected for our exclusive Itasha display!

Selected entries will:

• Be part of a curated Itasha showcase at PBCCX

• Share your build with thousands of attendees

• Connect with fellow Itasha owners and the fan community

What we’re looking for: 

• Creative, high-quality designs inspired by anime, manga, gaming, or pop culture • Customization details and themed accessories

• A personal story behind your car and concept

To apply:

• Fill out application

• Include clear, high-quality photos from multiple angles
 

Are you passionate about anime, gaming, cosplay, pop culture, or fan communities? We’re now accepting applications for panelists to present at PBCCX Holiday Edition!

Whether you shred on stage, drop killer beats, spit fire bars, or bring the drama with a cosplay cabaret we want YOU at PBCCX. We’re now taking performer applications, and we’re looking for bold, hype, unforgettable acts that’ll light up the weekend.

Anime, gaming, pop culture, chaos? Bring it. Stage is yours if you can handle it.