ComplexCon's 10th Anniversary Hits Los Angeles With Carti, Sneaker Drops

ComplexCon is holding its tenth-anniversary edition on October 3-4, 2026, in Los Angeles for the first time, spanning the Los Angeles Convention Center and the neighboring Crypto.com Arena, according to organizers and multiple outlets covering the event.

The convention center hosts the marketplace, exhibitions and panel programming from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days, while Crypto.com Arena hosts the nightly concerts, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and performances starting around 7 p.m., according to Complex's event guide and a PR Newswire release from organizers.

Who is behind the 2026 edition

Rapper Playboi Carti and Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design serve as this year's artistic directors, continuing a ComplexCon tradition of handing creative direction to high-profile figures such as Takashi Murakami and Travis Scott in past editions, according to Complex and a PR Newswire release from organizers.

Fujiwara, described in coverage as a leading figure of the streetwear movement, is also bringing collaborative projects tied to Disney, Pokemon and the Los Angeles Dodgers, per the official PR Newswire release.

Concert lineup

Ken Carson headlines Saturday, October 3, with support from HXG and ApolloRed1, according to Complex's guide, StreetArtNews and an organizer press release distributed via PR Newswire. Playboi Carti closes the weekend on Sunday, October 4, with Destroy Lonely and F1lthy.

Concert tickets include marketplace access for both days, while marketplace-only passes also grant entry to the Family Style Food Festival and ThriftCon 2026, according to Complex's guide.

Sneaker and apparel drops

SneakerNews listed ten limited sneaker releases planned across individual marketplace booths, including a Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 '01 in blue, a Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era 'Lucky Charms - Blue' colorway the outlet called the weekend's most sought-after drop, and a BBC Ice Cream x Reebok Board Flip 'Japanese Beer Pack' limited to 500 silver pairs plus a gold pair obtainable through an on-site vending machine.

Other confirmed releases listed by SneakerNews include a LAAMS x Stash x Nike Air Force 1 with hand-painted one-of-one pairs, a Badfriend x Nike Air Force 1 Low, a restock of the Taller De Rafa x Nike Air Max Goadome Low, an Imran Potato x Vans Authentic in cheetah print, a Bape Sta 25th-anniversary trio, an Sp5der x adidas F50 Formotion in slime green, and pre-sales for a Bimma Williams x Avia Spring 2027 pack.

Complex's guide separately confirmed exclusive collaborations tied to Fragment, Wu Wear and Represent, alongside marketplace presence from larger brands including BAPE, Mitchell & Ness, Nike and Vans.

Scale and programming

Organizers say the 2026 edition brings together more than 300 brands across roughly half a million square feet, alongside what they describe as ThriftCon's largest vintage marketplace to date, with more than 100 dealers in 100,000 square feet, according to the PR Newswire release.

The event also includes a Family Style Food Festival featuring more than 30 restaurants and chefs, and a ComplexCon(versations) panel series with guests including Kai Cenat, Cole Bennett and Lil Yachty, as well as a 'Sneaker Shopping' live taping with Cody Rhodes, according to Complex's guide and the PR Newswire release.

What is not yet confirmed

None of the sources reviewed listed exact drop times for individual sneaker releases, meaning attendees are expected to check booth locations and on-site schedules once the marketplace opens.