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VidCon<\/a> and \u201cGorilla Tag,\u201d the virtual reality game developed by Another Axiom LLC, will debut GorillaCon<\/a> at the Anaheim Convention Center June 25-27, 2026, marking the first official live event built around the game\u2019s player and creator community.<\/p>\n GorillaCon will occupy a dedicated 3,000-square-foot space on the Expo Hall floor. Attendees must hold a VidCon pass in the Multi-Day, Creator, or Pro tier and purchase a separate GorillaCon add-on ticket. The event is open to all ages and takes place at an accessibility-friendly venue.<\/p>\n What Attendees Can Expect<\/p>\n Ticketed guests will have access to \u201cGorilla Tag\u201d creators, merchandise, panel programming, raffles, prizes, and music. The event will also feature sneak peeks of upcoming content for \u201cGorilla World,\u201d the game\u2019s broader universe. The developer of \u201cGorilla Tag,\u201d known as Lemming, will make an appearance at the event.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve always wanted to celebrate Gorilla Tag by bringing together the fans, the community, the creators, and the team that works on the game all in one place and share our love for Gorilla Tag,\u201d said Jake Zim, CMO and Head of Monke Business. \u201cWe\u2019ve heard from fans for years that we should have our own convention, and so we\u2019re thrilled to be partnering with VidCon, the best in the business, to produce this live immersive event and bring Gorilla World to life.\u201d<\/p>\n Creator Economy Angle<\/p>\n VidCon attributed Gorilla Tag\u2019s growth largely to creators and streamers who have built communities around the game across social platforms since its 2021 launch. Sarah Tortoreti, VP of VidCon, said the partnership reflects the event\u2019s broader mission.<\/p>\n \u201cVidCon has a long history of bringing online communities together in real life, and we\u2019re thrilled to partner with the Gorilla Tag team to introduce the first-ever GorillaCon,\u201d Tortoreti said. \u201cFor our attendees, this is an opportunity to connect with their favorite creators and the Gorilla Tag community in a new, immersive way.\u201d<\/p>\n Broader VidCon 2026 Context<\/p>\n VidCon 2026 introduces new ticket categories: VidCon, Creator, and Pro, designed for fans, emerging creators, and industry professionals, respectively. The annual show, founded in 2010 by YouTube creators John and Hank Green, joined FAN EXPO in 2024. Additional featured creators for the 2026 show are expected to be announced in the months ahead.<\/p>\n
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