ComplexCon is officially marking its milestone tenth anniversary on October 3 and 4, 2026, making a landmark return to Los Angeles. The two-day cultural festival unites music, streetwear, art, and food across the Los Angeles Convention Center and the nearby Crypto.com Arena. It brings together more than 300 of the world’s most influential brands and creative innovators for its most expansive showcase to date.
Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara Lead Creative Vision
For its 10-year anniversary edition, the festival features dual artistic direction from boundary-pushing rapper Playboi Carti and legendary streetwear pioneer Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design. Together, the co-artistic directors are shaping the overarching visual language, products, and immersive experiences for attendees.
Fujiwara, widely recognized as the godfather of the streetwear movement, brings decades of Ura-Harajuku heritage to the event. As part of his role, Fujiwara is debuting a collection of exclusive collaborations spanning apparel, collectibles, and wearables with major global brands including Disney, Pokémon, Los Angeles Dodgers, Ray-Ban, and BE@RBRICK.
The 00pium Takeover at L.A. LIVE
The 2026 festival is heavily anchored by a full-scale 00pium takeover across the L.A. LIVE campus. Evening concert performances take place at Crypto.com Arena, with doors opening nightly at 6:00 PM and performances kicking off at 7:00 PM.
- Saturday, October 3: Headlined by Ken Carson, featuring supporting sets from HXG and ApolloRed1.
- Sunday, October 4: Headlined by festival co-artistic director Playboi Carti, closing out the weekend alongside Destroy Lonely and F1lthy.
On the convention floor, artist-led environments give fans direct access to exclusive drops, talent appearances, and immersive activations from top music communities and creators.
Expansive Exhibitions, ThriftCon, and Family Style Food Festival
Spanning over half a million square feet of exhibition space across the South and West halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center, ComplexCon 2026 hosts over 300 leading brands, including Nike, Fear of God, Gallery Dept., Billionaire Boys Club, and BAPE.
In a festival-first integration, ThriftCon takes over an entire exhibition hall to deliver the largest vintage experience in ComplexCon history. Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the vintage marketplace gathers over 100 carefully curated dealers showcasing archival streetwear, rare apparel, retro collectibles, and jewelry.
Meanwhile, the Family Style Food Festival returns as a festival within a festival. It pairs over 30 renowned restaurants and chefs-such as Pizzeria Sei, Majordōmo, and Sidecar Doughnuts-with leading streetwear brands to serve exclusive collaborative dishes and merchandise.
ComplexCon(versations) and Live Panels
The hallmark live panel series returns with high-profile debates and discussions exploring the culture, business, and future of lifestyle and entertainment. Highlights for the 2026 weekend include:
- A Live Conversation with Kai Cenat and Jerry Lorenzo: Moderated by Complex Editor-in-Chief Aria Hughes, exploring entrepreneurship and community-building.
- Sneaker of the Year Live: A high-stakes showdown featuring Rich Paul, Lil Yachty, and Shannon Sharpe debating the top footwear releases of 2026.
- Live Sneaker Shopping: Host Joe La Puma takes WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes through the show floor in real time.
- Album of the Year LIVE & Streamer of the Year LIVE: Debates breaking down the creators and cultural moments that defined the year in media.
Tickets for ComplexCon 2026 are available now through the official event website. With its massive footprint, star-studded music lineup, and historic creative partnership, the tenth-anniversary edition cements Los Angeles as the epicenter of convergence culture.
