All the partying your con-going heart could desire!
THURSDAY
Sherrilyn Kenyon and Friends: Costume & Book Signing Extravaganza!
Dress as your favorite character, and join #1 NY Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon (and more than a dozen other of your favorite authors) for a fun signing party where Sherrilyn will be launching her newest title: Hell’s Half Acre. Thursday 7–9:30PM, Savannah Ballroom B/C (Westin).
MSFM Onesie Mixer
So many fandoms…so little time! At the Thursday night MSFM Onesie Mixer, you can meet & hang out with fans of all the different shows in our track as we get to know each other with fun & games! Come break the ice in your favorite onesie, costume, or comfy-casual con couture & chill with us. Thursday 7–9:30PM, Chastain DE (Westin).
80s Prom! Back to the ’80s: 40 Years of Fandom
Dance into Dragon Con’s 40th with a totally rad ’80s Prom! Neon vibes, iconic hits, and late?night magic collide – so let’s dress to impress, and party like it’s 1987! Thursday 8PM–12AM, Grand Ballroom A–F (Courtland Grand).
Dragon Con Kick-Off Celebration: From Juke Joints to Hip Hop Dance!
Kick off Dragon Con 2026 at the ultimate Juke Joint & Hip Hop Dance Party! Celebrate the 40th Year of the Dragon with some bold beats, big energy, & great vibes throughout the rich & colorful history of dance music. Show your moves, meet fellow fans, & thrill the Con with your unstoppable spirit! Thursday 9PM–1AM, Imperial Ballroom (Marriott).
Bunny Hutch Party and Contest
Start your Con with an Ode to the mash-up. Put your best spin on the classic Bunny or Hef for the contest, where creativity, process, originality, and construction is considered. Costumes are not required though themed cosplay is encouraged. Thursday 10PM–2AM, Atrium Ballroom (Marriott). This event is 21+; ID required.
8-Bit Bash
The 8-Bit Bash returns with DJ Nemesis and Caz10 spinning your favorite Dance Music from the 8-Bit Era of Video Games (that is, the 1970s and ’80s). Thursday 10PM–2AM, Peachtree Ballroom (Westin).
MTV 120 Minutes Dance Party
This event has been called ‘a happy place within a happy place.’ It’s a dance party for the Alternative Nation, featuring Depeche Mode, The Cure, Pixies, REM, stuff like that. And no grunge! Thursday 10PM-1AM, A601-602 (Marriott).
FRIDAY
The Dragon Con Cotillion: Discovering the Ruby Dragon
We’ve transformed the Con into a slice of Regency life where you can mingle, dance, and compete to be crowned the most remarkable attendee…our Dragon of the Con! Learn historical dance steps, take a turn on the floor, and show off your period look or fanciest cosplay. Friday 5:30PM-8PM, Capitol Ballroom (Courtland Grand).
An Evening in Bree
The annual celebration with live music, dancing, and High Fantasy frivolity. Plus, the much-anticipated costume contest and awards—and the Elf Choir will be back! Friday 8:30–11:00PM, Grand Ballroom A-F (Courtland Grand).
Intergalactic Military Shindig
The BSG Colonial Fleet’s in for 2026, & we still aim to misbehave! Firefly, Stargate, B5, Starship Troopers, Farscape, Orville – calling any & all Military SciFi fans to party with us! DJ Spider’s spinning shiny tunes for good times as we dance it up & raise money for Hope Atlanta: So Say We All! Friday 10PM–2AM, Peachtree Ballroom (Westin).
K-Pop Dance Party
Bring your best moves to the K-pop Dance Party with DJ Tiger Scratches and DJ IC3NIN3—featuring your favorite K-Pop tunes and videos, past and present! Friday 10PM–2AM, Salon (Hilton).
Zombie Prom: Class of 1987
Celebrate 40 years of Dragon Con with a neon-soaked ’80s Undead bash! Shuffle in like a mall rat after hours for big hair, synth jams, and total Romero?style Zombie swagger. Relive VHS?era horror, arcade thrills, and prom?night glitz as we honor the golden age of the Living Dead in gory retro glory. Friday 10PM–2AM, Imperial Ballroom (Marriott).
SATURDAY
Cartoon Bebop Lounge
Experience an intergalactic way-station of chill atmosphere, lo-fi music, and spacey vibes on Saturday night. Live DJ, lounge chairs, and cold drinks await your stay! Make a quick stop or spend a few hours! Saturday 8:30–12AM, Grand West (Hilton).
Spectrum: A Rainbow Flag Party
Dragon Con’s LGBTQI+ & allies geeky Pride Party! This year’s theme is Q-Topia: Post Apoc. DJ NeonHorror starts with club versions of favorite Sci-Fi tunes & quickly progresses to House Music. 18+ to party; 21+ to drink. For ease of entry, get your pre-check wristbands outside the room from 2pm-9pm. Saturday 10PM–2AM, Regency VI–VII (Hyatt).
10 Forward Party
DJ Yehttee is your helmsman for a musical journey through time in a dance party that brings you the best from the classics to today and beyond. Saturday 10PM–2AM, Imperial Ballroom (Marriott).
Heroes and Villains Ball
Dragon Con’s biggest party is back again! DJ Limit Break spins for you a mix of dance tunes from across the ages. Come in costume or to see the costumes of others. Saturday 10PM–2AM, Peachtree Ballroom (Westin).
The Last Party on Alderaan
Dragon Con’s premier house, EDM, pop, any type of music dance party! You never know who might drop by, but you can bet the party will be jumping for hours. Tonight we’re going to party like it’s the end of the world as we know it… Saturday 10PM–2AM, Salon (Hilton).
SUNDAY
Star Forest Family-Friendly Dance
Kids & parents let loose on the dance floor to family-friendly music for all ages! Kids under 16 must be with a parent/guardian; children 7+ must have badges. Adults without kids may be turned away. Sunday 4–6PM, Regency V (Hyatt).
Forks High School Prom
The Annual YA Lit party has become Forks High School Prom! Come dance the night away while II Tone Def spins your top pop hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and now! Join us for a YA Lit costume showcase at 9:30pm. Adults only after 10pm! Sunday 8:30PM–2AM, Imperial Ballroom (Marriott).
Doctor Who Ball
It’s time to rock on like an Auton at the best party of the year, hosted by the always amazing DJ Black Sunshine! Come dressed in your best costume, or just in your best T-shirt! Drunken giraffes are welcome!! (Costume Contest winners announced at 11:30pm! Look at our schedule for judging times.) Sunday 10PM–2AM, Salon (Hilton).
High Fantasy Goblin Ball
Step through the looking glass and into the Labyrinth. Tonight, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary Goblin Ball! Dust off your finest velvet, polish your masquerade masks, and prepare for a night where fantasy rules reality. Sunday 10PM–12:30AM, A601-A602 (Marriott).
The Open Casket Party
Goth Night at Dragon Con is back with the Horror Track’s 4th annual Open Casket Party! Return with us to our crypt in the Westin’s Peachtree Ballroom for a night of Goth, post-punk, deathrock, and darkwave dance anthems. What sweet music they play! WARNING: FLASHING LIGHTS. Mature Audiences. Friday 10PM–2AM, Peachtree Ballroom (Westin).
The Temporal Formal: Silver Screens and Golden Dreams
Inspired by the grace and grandeur of the late 19th and 20th centuries, enjoy an evening of dance, vintage charm, and timeless style as we waltz through history. Whether you’re gliding across the floor or enjoying the ambiance from the sidelines, step into the Golden Age of Elegance. Sunday 10PM–12:30AM, Grand Ballroom A–F (Courtland Grand).
