What Is ComplexCon and When and Where Is It Happening?

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ComplexCon is Complex's flagship pop-culture convention, built around sneakers, style, music, and sports. The 2026 edition runs October 3 & 4 in Los Angeles, with artistic direction by Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara. Tickets are listed as on sale now through the site's ticket link.

What ComplexCon actually is

ComplexCon is a ticketed, in-person event rather than a digital product. Based on Complex's own coverage, it functions as a launch platform and marketplace for the categories Complex covers:

  • Sneakers — brands including Nike, Adidas, and Vans release product at the show; Complex publishes a running breakdown of every sneaker dropping at ComplexCon 2026.
  • Style and streetwear — collaborations and brand returns are staged there, such as the official return of Wu-Tang Clan's Wu Wear at ComplexCon 2026 and a slate of Fragment Design collaborations spanning partners from the Dodgers to Disney.
  • Music — performances and artist-driven programming, with the 2026 artistic direction handled by Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara.
  • Sports and pop culture — merch and crossover projects, including KAWS x MLB work tied to the Dodgers and Yankees.

It also serves as a platform for smaller independent sellers: Complex has covered a 13-year-old designer with his own booth at ComplexCon launching a KidSuper and Slawn collaboration.

When and where

Detail Information
Dates October 3 & 4, 2026
Location Los Angeles
Artistic direction Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara
Tickets Listed as on sale now via the site's ticket link

ComplexCon has run in previous years as well — Complex maintains a history of ComplexCon sneaker releases — so the October 2026 dates refer to the upcoming edition, not the event's first run.

What you can do with the site

If you're deciding whether to engage with ComplexCon, the practical entry points on complex.com are:

  1. Buy tickets — the ticket call-to-action appears on the homepage and links to purchase.
  2. Track releases — follow the sneaker and collaboration roundups, which Complex says it updates as more information is unveiled.
  3. Shop — product links for Nike, Adidas, and Vans appear on the homepage, alongside Complex-curated shopping edits.
  4. Watch — a "Latest Episodes" section collects Complex's video output.

What isn't specified

The source material does not state ticket prices, tier structures, venue address within Los Angeles, or whether any content is gated behind login. Treat those as unknown rather than assuming free access.