Dream Con is an annual convention in Houston that celebrates Black excellence in anime, gaming, and pop culture. Founded by the YouTube channel RDCWorld, the event draws fans from across the country for panels, cosplay, tournaments, and meetups. This May, the convention will return with another incredible lineup of talent including Houston’s own: Megan Thee Stallion.
Dream Con is a concept from RDCworld. Standing for “Read Dreamers Change the World”, the group has amassed over 7 million subscribers on YouTube as well as nearly 11 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitch, and Twitter.
Taking from May 30 to June 1, Dream Con is set to bring an incredible mashup of culture to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Featured talent spans nearly all facets of culture, including artists and musicians, actors, writers, CEOs, game developers, cosplayers, and content creators.
Featured appearances include Megan Thee Stallion, Earthgang, Cedric Yarbrough, and Carl Jones, among many more. As for Megan Thee Stallion, the H-Town Hottie will lead a panel on creative storytelling, community and brand-building, and host a mini-cosplay contest, according to the Dream Con Instagram account. Festival organizers also state that Megan will appear at one of the convention’s official after parties.
Across three days, the festival will feature music showcases, gaming and tournaments, cosplay competitions, as well as panels, workshops, special events, and after parties. Dream Con will also host the Dream Con Film Fest, in which aspiring filmmakers can submit short films (under 15 minutes) in numerous categories. Sporting events such as a charity basketball game as well as volleyball and dodgeball tournaments will also take place.
Other scheduled events at Dream Con 2025 include a pop-up barber parlor, car show, and tattoo artist alley.
With a strong focus on community and creativity, Dream Con has quickly become a standout gathering for cultural creators and fans alike.
Dream Con 2025 in Houston takes place at the George R. Brown Convention Center at 1001 Avenida de las Americas from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1. Festival-goers are encouraged to download the Dream Con app for all up-to-date information on the festival’s happenings.
Tickets are now available through the event website.