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We look forward to seeing at Animate! Des Moines, September 27-29, 2024 at the Iowa Events Center

Use code ANIMATE20 for 20% off Admission

Admission to Animate! Des Moines also grants admission to Nightmare Weekend Des Moines
September 27-29, 2024 at the Iowa Events Center.

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3 DAY VIP

The 3 Day VIP Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Friday, Saturday & Sunday except for a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket.

Buy $260

BENEFITS:

Ticket Benefits
  • Special Registration Booth for VIPs
  • Full Admission to the Festival for All 3 Days
  • Exclusive VIP Badge
  • Animate! Lanyard
  • 2 Exclusive Variant Comic Books
  • Exclusive Animate! D20
  • Advance 48-Hour Pre-Sale Access to Celebrity Photo Ops and Special Ticketed Events
  • Entry to the Friday Night VIP Party: Featuring Celebrity and Professional Guests, Music, & More! Includes 2 Free Drink Tickets
  • Fast Lane Access for Autographs & Photo Ops with Celebrity Guests.
  • Exclusive Premium Lounge Access
  • Animate! Expo Bag
  • 2 Animate! Exclusive Pins
  • Limited Edition Animate! Folder for Autographs
  • Animate! 2024 11×17 Limited Edition Art Print
  • 20% Discount on all Animate! merchandise at the Animate! Booth
  • More Benefits May Be Announced at Any Time
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3 DAY DELUXE

The 3 Day Deluxe Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Friday, Saturday & Sunday except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket.

Buy $130

BENEFITS:

Ticket Benefits
  • Full Admission to the Festival for All 3 Days
  • Exclusive 3 Day Deluxe Badge
  • Animate! Lanyard
  • 1 Exclusive Variant Comic Book
  • Exclusive Animate! D20
  • Advance 24-Hour Pre-Sale Access to Celebrity Photo Ops and Special Ticketed Events
  • Animate! Expo Bag
  • Animate! Exclusive Pin
  • Limited Edition Animate! Folder for Autographs
  • Animate! 2024 11×17 Limited Edition Art Print
  • 10% Discount on all Animate! Merchandise at the Animate! Booth
  • More Benefits May Be announced at Any Time.
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3 DAY PASS

The 3 Day Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Friday, Saturday & Sunday except for a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket.

Buy $100
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2 DAY DELUXE

The 2 Day Deluxe Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Saturday & Sunday except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket.

Buy $120

BENEFITS:

Ticket Benefits
  • Full Admission to the Festival for Saturday & Sunday
  • Exclusive 2 Day Deluxe Badge
  • Animate! Lanyard
  • 1 Exclusive Variant Comic Book
  • Exclusive Animate! D20
  • Advance 24-Hour Pre-Sale Access to Celebrity Photo Ops and Special Ticketed Events
  • Animate! Expo Bag
  • Animate! Exclusive Pin
  • Limited Edition Animate! Folder for Autographs
  • Animate! 2024 11×17 Limited Edition Art Print
  • 10% Discount on all Animate! merchandise at The Animate! Booth
  • More Benefits May Be Announced at Any Time.
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2 DAY PASS

The 2 Day Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on Saturday & Sunday except for a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket.

Buy $90
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SINGLE DAY

The Single Day Pass grants admission to all events happening from open to close on ONE day except a small number of VIP Events and Premier Celebrity Experiences that would require an additional ticket.

Buy Friday $40Buy Saturday $60Buy Sunday $50
KIDS

Kids 9 and under get in FREE with paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult.

FREE