10.5 hours
District 57
Free Tickets Available
Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 11:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
District 57
1526 Alleghany Street, Charlotte, United States
Citizen Con is the ultimate gathering for post-apocalyptic enthusiasts! Join us at District 57 for a day filled with epic cosplay and immersive experiences. Our FREE event features an All Day Event Lineup with all free activities such as Unique Vendors, Costume Contest, Live Game Show, Food and Drink Specials, Side Quests, Karaoke, Grid High Score Contest, One-Shot DnD Campaign, Video Game Lounge, Live Circus Performance, and Light Show Experience.
Whether you're a seasoned survivor or just starting your journey in the wasteland, there's something for everyone at Citizen Con! Don't miss out on this FREE one-of-a-kind experience!
Event is all ages until 7pm where it will then become 16 and up.
Visit www.District57.com to see all the activities you can do before, during, and after the Con!
Info: Dealers include: | Mainframe Art | Finding The Key Tarot | Loops By Liz | Pendragon's Table Jewelry | Tolarian Creations | Sean O'Neal Cosplay Photography | Allman's Attic | DJ Nostalgia | And More! |
Info: The Grid is a 30 room arena that features mental, physical, and skill challenges. Teams of 2-5 players race the clock to beat as many rooms as possible. The Grid is massive and can hold well over 100 players at once so even if your party is larger than 5, you will still be able to play against one another, just not while on the same team! See www.District57.com to make your booking AHEAD OF TIME as slots usually sell out very quickly
Info: District 57 has an immersive 30 room challenge arena where you race against the clock to try and get a perfect score of 1000 points! If you play anytime between 1-7pm, you can qualify to enter! Simply screen shot your map at the end of your game, scan the QR code from the info sign, and submit your photo! Highest score will receive a grand prize announced after the Cosplay Contest
Info: Various board games and table top games are available to play for free! For some games, you may need to trade an ID in order to check-out the game!
Info: Inside District 57, there is a secret battle being waged by the Resistance...... The Representative Protectorate (RP) wants all people to bend to their will, but the Resistance has a secret weapon. You have been charged by the Resistance Admiral to use journal entries from an undercover operative in order to find out why he has gone dark and what he discovered that could save the Resistance Cause. This immersive game uses your phone to help you find the clues and progress you through the story. The fastest completion of this Side Quest will receive a grand prize!
Info: Enjoy our hosted video game lounge where you can enjoy games on the big screen! Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and even themed Jackbox games! Free to play but you must be accompanied by an adult if under 14.
Info: Specialty Drinks, Food Combo Deals, Food Truck Vendors, Self Serve Beer, Cider, and Wine, Canned Cocktails, and more!
Info: Enjoy a fun and casual one-shot DnD campaign in the main lobby's long table. Mr. Blackwell will be your Dungeon Master for the day and lead you on an unforgettable journey with new friends! Please Sign up BY 1:45 in order to start by 2pm.
Info: Bordertown is fast-paced tactical lasertag that uses police and military training equipment! BEfore getting started teams get to vote on what lighting and music they want and then go head to head in 5 different game modes selected from over 25 different games! If you wish to play you must be at least 16 years old and wearing close-toed shoes. Additionally, it is a workout and most participants will sweat so if you have a warm or cumbersome costume, we recommend bringing a change of clothes! See www.District57.com to make your booking AHEAD OF TIME as slots usually sell out very quickly!
Info: Charlotte's most immersive Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay Contest is back again! Show off your creativity and skills during our exciting contest! Judges will judge based on a few criteria: Creativity/Uniqueness, Craftsmanship, Theming, and Performance. Contestants will have up to 30 seconds to show off their creation in a runway walk through the center of the lobby under the spotlights! Our professional cosplay judges will consider what they've seen and award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and we will have an award ceremony thereafter! Good luck Citizens!
Info: District 57 is known for it's amazing moving lights and light shows! With popular shows for Halloween, Christmas, and even Valentine's Day... District 57 has produced a custom themed light show for Citizen Con!!!! These shows control every light in the lobby and the tunnel and is a blast to behold. No other venue in Charlotte can compare! Don't miss it!
Info: After hours in the Dealer's Market becomes a party! Live hosted karaoke and DJ Xion723 on the mix keeping people singing and dancing all night long! Enjoy the party and rave out with fellow survivors!
Info: Come one come all to the greatest show in all the districts! Cirque Du Cosplay is performing death defying stunts and acrobatics for your entertainment! Featured center stage in the main lobby, make sure you get a good seat for the show!
Info: District Games is BACK! This event takes over the entire main lobby and makes you feel like you are on set of a real TV game show! The SPICY hosts guide randomly selected participants through several types of game rounds. First round is quickfire 1 on 1 trivia where the questions may seem easy but when everyone is watching and you smash your button first.....the pressure can be intense! Winners from the trivia round move on to the physical challenges. The computer system will randomly select a category and participants go head to head again in skill and physical challenges to progress to the Championship Round! Then in the Championship round, the best two players duke it out in a Mega Challenge to receive loads of free stuff in the Grand Prize!
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Tickets for Citizen Con a FREE Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay Event! All Day Event Lineup! can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
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