ComplexCon 2026 returns to Los Angeles on Oct. 3 and 4 for its 10th-anniversary edition, combining streetwear, vintage, streamer programming and two nights of music. Playboi Carti, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Ken Carson and several digital creators are among the names shaping the two-day event across downtown Los Angeles.
Key Takeaways
- ComplexCon 2026 takes place Oct. 3 and 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with concerts at Crypto.com Arena
- The event marks ComplexCon’s 10th anniversary after launching in Long Beach in 2016
- Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design are serving as artistic directors
- Agent00, Yonna Jay and Rayasianboy are scheduled for the first “Streamer of the Year: LIVE” panel
- Ken Carson headlines Saturday’s music program, while Playboi Carti headlines Sunday
ComplexCon 2026 Returns to Los Angeles for Its 10th Anniversary
ComplexCon 2026 will bring the event back to Southern California for its 10th anniversary, with daytime programming at the Los Angeles Convention Center and nighttime concerts at neighboring Crypto.com Arena. General admission convention hours are listed from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4.
The Los Angeles Convention Center says more than 300 brands, artists and creators are expected to participate across multiple halls and meeting spaces. ComplexCon’s official site identifies Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara, founder of Fragment Design, as the 2026 artistic directors.
The Los Angeles edition also reconnects the event with its original Southern California base. ComplexCon began in Long Beach in 2016 before later expanding to other cities, including Las Vegas and Hong Kong.
This year’s layout separates the convention floor from the evening concert schedule while keeping both parts of the event within the L.A. LIVE area. The arrangement gives fashion, creator programming, food and retail dedicated daytime space before the music program shifts to the arena.
Streamers, Streetwear and Vintage Share the Convention Floor
Digital creators are part of the official programming through “Streamer of the Year: LIVE,” scheduled for Oct. 3 as part of ComplexCon(versations). Agent00, Yonna Jay and Rayasianboy, also known as Ray, are set to appear with Jordan Rose as host.
Complex has described it as the first live edition of the “Streamer of the Year” panel. Its placement alongside fashion, sneaker and music programming reflects the growing crossover between online creators and live entertainment, including the wider short-form creator pipeline developing across Los Angeles media.
Streetwear remains central to the marketplace. Publicly announced participants include Nike, Vans, BAPE and Mitchell & Ness, while Complex has highlighted planned releases involving Fragment Design, Wu Wear and Represent. A Playboi Carti collaboration with I.AM.GIA is also scheduled to debut during the weekend.
ThriftCon adds a substantial vintage and resale component. Complex says the Los Angeles edition will occupy more than 100,000 square feet inside one exhibition hall and bring together more than 100 dealers and collectors, with themed shopping areas, vintage clothing sold by weight and skate programming.
That mix reflects how Los Angeles fashion communities can bring designers, sellers, media and creators into shared event spaces. At ComplexCon, the convention floor is set to combine major labels, limited releases, independent sellers and emerging designers.
Playboi Carti and Ken Carson Anchor the Music Program
The music schedule moves to Crypto.com Arena after the daytime convention programming. Ken Carson is set to headline Saturday, Oct. 3, with HXG, ApolloRed1 and DJ Moon also listed. Playboi Carti headlines Sunday, Oct. 4, following Destroy Lonely and F1lthy.
The official ComplexCon FAQ lists concert doors at 6 p.m. It also states that concert access is not included with every ComplexCon ticket and requires the appropriate concert ticket along with the event wristband.
Carti’s role extends beyond the Sunday performance. He is also serving as an artistic director alongside Fujiwara and Fragment Design, connecting the music schedule with the event’s wider creative direction.
The 2026 program places music, streetwear and creator culture within the same two-day framework. The first live streamer panel expands that mix further, while ThriftCon adds a dedicated vintage marketplace to a schedule already built around fashion, sneakers, food and performances.
ComplexCon 2026 takes place Oct. 3 and 4 in downtown Los Angeles. The convention is scheduled for the Los Angeles Convention Center, while the evening concerts are set for Crypto.com Arena.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is ComplexCon 2026?
ComplexCon 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. General admission convention hours are listed as 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days, with concert doors opening at 6 p.m.
Where is ComplexCon 2026 being held?
The convention portion will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. The evening concert program is scheduled for Crypto.com Arena next door.
Who is performing at ComplexCon 2026?
Ken Carson is scheduled to headline Saturday, with HXG, ApolloRed1 and DJ Moon also listed. Playboi Carti headlines Sunday, with Destroy Lonely and F1lthy on the lineup.
Who are the artistic directors for ComplexCon 2026?
Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design are the artistic directors for the 2026 edition. Their roles cover the event’s creative direction across programming, products and experiences.
What is new at ComplexCon 2026?
One addition is the first “Streamer of the Year: LIVE” panel, featuring Agent00, Yonna Jay and Rayasianboy with Jordan Rose as host. ThriftCon is also taking over more than 100,000 square feet with more than 100 vintage dealers and collectors.
