Anime rave
Anime themes, K-pop anthems, and EDM drops built for a Halloween-night convention floor.
Saturday, October 31 · Alcoa, Tennessee
Knox Pop Con takes the Main Stage
Anime Maryville gets the KPC treatment.
Ten hours of KPC entertainment: a special K-pop panel, dance crews, featured performances, and one Halloween-night anime rave. The program starts at noon and becomes a special NINJ3FF3C7 anime rave from 8–10 PM.
Oct. 31, 202612–10 PMHilton Knoxville Airport
Early-bird weekend passes are $10 until October 1; regular price is $12.
Knox Pop Con is providing Anime Maryville’s Saturday entertainment on October 31, 2026. The KPC program runs from 12:00–10:00 PM at Hilton Knoxville Airport, 2001 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa, TN 37701. Expect multiple dance crews, a special K-pop panel, featured dance performances, and a special Halloween anime rave with DJ NINJ3FF3C7 from 8:00–10:00 PM. Anime Maryville controls admission and the final live schedule.
KPC entertainment
One stage. Four ways in.
Come for the choreography, the conversation, the bass, or all of it. The detailed lineup is still growing.
Multiple dance crews
A rotating showcase of crews bringing synchronized K-pop choreography to the Main Stage.
Special K-pop panel
Fan-focused conversations that go beyond the performance and into the music, movement, and culture.
Featured dance performances
Special sets throughout the KPC block, with performer announcements still to come.
Saturday · Main Stage
The KPC run of show
KPC activities fill the full ten-hour block. Check back for the individual panel, crew, and performance times inside the 12–8 PM activity period.
- 12–8 PM
KPC activity block
K-pop panel, dance crews, and performances
Anime Maryville lists the Knox Pop Concert on its Main Stage at noon. From there, KPC runs a rotating program of multiple dance crews, a special K-pop panel, and featured performances. Individual activity times will be announced as the run of show is finalized.
- 8–10 PM
Halloween anime rave
NINJ3FF3C7 takes over
KPC favorite NINJ3FF3C7 takes over the Main Stage for a special two-hour anime rave Halloween party, closing out the Knox Pop Con entertainment block.
Halloween rave · 8–10 PM
NINJ3FF3C7 closes the KPC takeover.
The Atlanta DJ and producer returns after a standout KPC 2026 set, bringing anime remixes, K-pop mashups, and convention-rave energy to Halloween night.
He has produced anime-inspired music spanning JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan, and Solo Leveling, with collaborators including None Like Joshua, Ironmouse, DEMONDICE, and shirobeats.
Meet NINJ3FF3C7Beyond the KPC stage
Anime Maryville is a full weekend.
The host convention’s 2026 theme centers on Pokémon and monster-battle games. These activities are produced by Anime Maryville and may change as its schedule develops.
Ribbon RPG
A convention-long monster-battle quest with hidden badges, riddles, and encounters across the event.
Gaming hall
Rhythm games, fighting cabinets, prize machines, a gacha wall, and a dedicated manga library.
Halloween programming
Saturday’s organizer schedule includes vendor-hall trick-or-treating and a cosplay contest before the late-night rave.
Two full convention days
General hours are listed as 10 AM–late Saturday and 10 AM–6 PM Sunday, with VIP entry at 9 AM.
The host organization
Anime fandom with a literacy mission.
Anime Maryville is produced by Anime Club of East Tennessee (ACE TN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses comics and manga to make reading more engaging and operates a traveling library in East Tennessee.
Learn about ACE TNTwo-day admission
Your pass comes from Anime Maryville.
The organizer currently lists a Weekend Pass at $10 during early bird pricing and $12 regular. The pass covers Saturday and Sunday entry and includes a swag bag, lanyard, and badge. Early bird pricing is listed as ending October 1.
Children under 8 are admitted free; the organizer says a purchase is required for a goodie bag. Ticket prices and availability can change, so confirm them on the checkout page.
Plan the trip
Hilton Knoxville Airport
Address
Hilton Knoxville Airport2001 Alcoa Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
Convention hours
Saturday: 10 AM–late
Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM
VIP entry is listed at 9 AM.
Parking and airport
Complimentary on-site parking. The hotel connects to McGhee Tyson Airport by a covered walkway.
Before you go
Anime Maryville questions
When is Knox Pop Con performing at Anime Maryville?
Knox Pop Con is providing entertainment on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Dance crews, a special K-pop panel, and performances run from noon to 8:00 PM, followed by the special Halloween anime rave from 8:00–10:00 PM.
Is DJ NINJ3FF3C7 performing at Anime Maryville?
Yes. KPC favorite DJ NINJ3FF3C7 performs at the special Halloween anime rave from 8:00–10:00 PM on Saturday. Check the official Anime Maryville schedule before traveling because live-event times can change.
Where is Anime Maryville 2026?
Anime Maryville 2026 is at Hilton Knoxville Airport, 2001 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701. The hotel is connected to McGhee Tyson Airport, and both Anime Maryville and Hilton list complimentary on-site parking.
How much are Anime Maryville tickets?
Anime Maryville currently lists a two-day Weekend Pass at $10 during early-bird pricing and $12 at the regular price. The organizer says early-bird pricing ends October 1. Children under 8 are free, but a ticket purchase is required if they want a goodie bag. Prices and availability are controlled by Anime Maryville.
Does one ticket cover both days?
Anime Maryville describes its Weekend Pass as admission for both Saturday and Sunday, with a swag bag, lanyard, and badge. Purchase admission directly from Anime Maryville rather than Knox Pop Con.
Is Anime Maryville family-friendly?
Anime Maryville describes the convention as built for fans of all ages. Its currently published weekend programming includes games, manga, a Ribbon RPG, cosplay, a vendor marketplace, and Saturday trick-or-treating. Families should use the organizer’s live schedule to choose the programming that is right for them.