VidCon 2026 kicks off in less than two weeks in Anaheim on Thursday, June 25, with three days of panels, events, creator meetups, and festivities.
While some sessions are open to all VidCon attendees, most are organized by a ticket holder’s track and pass level: the Fan track (VidCon pass), the Creator track (Creator pass), and the Industry track (Pro pass).
The Fan track focuses on more interactive events and IRL meet-ups, while the Creator and Industry track passes are geared towards networking events and informative sessions for creators and industry professionals.
Think of this as your guide to the events you need to keep on your radar heading into this year’s VidCon.
The VidCon Hall of Fame
VidCon’s second annual Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled for 6 pm on Thursday, June 25, and is open to all attendees, regardless of ticket tier.
The 2026 Hall of Fame inductees include Markiplier, Philip DeFranco, Michelle Phan, and Blogilates founder Cassey Ho.
“The objective is to recognize legacy and impact with creators that have sustained high-performance over time and continuously innovated to set new creative standards in our industry,” VidCon said on its website.
GorillaCon
VidCon attendees need to purchase a separate ticket to attend GorillaCon, described by VidCon as the “first-ever official live event celebrating the world’s largest virtual reality game, Gorilla Tag.”
GorillaCon attendees will have the opportunity to meet their favorite Gorilla Tag creators, purchase limited-edition merchandise, enjoy concerts and trivia, and more.
GorillaCon is set to take place throughout all three days of VidCon.
Mentorship Series
VidCon’s Mentorship Series, described as a “fast-track to insider knowledge,” is open to Creator and Pro pass holders.
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Top digital creators and industry leaders — including Mashable! — will lead small-group sessions on specific topics, such as how to turn AI into a creator system, building a sustainable career as a creator, and turning views into revenue.
The sessions, scheduled throughout all three days of VidCon, have a maximum capacity of 19 people and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Featured hosts include senior vice president of Shorthand Studios, Jared Naylor; co-head of Community at Fixated, Kai Plunk; Evan Frasca and Sean Henderson of the Spotify Content Partnerships team; YouTube audience development and optimization expert Jamie Rawsthorne; and former lead vertical editor at MrBeast, Spencer Hileman.
Creator pass holders also have access to other sessions hosted by companies like Kineto and YouTube.
Think Tank 20 and VidCon Speed Networking
Pro pass holders have exclusive access to Think Tank 20 sessions, the VidCon networking app, and VidCon speed networking.
Think Tank 20 sessions are similar to the Mentorship Series sessions but are focused more on topics affecting the creator economy.
There are two Think Tank 20 sessions scheduled for Thursday: one focusing on the new rules of music licensing and one on what it takes to build a business that attracts buyers. The sessions are led by Soundstripe CEO Jeff Perkins and RockWater founder Chris Erwin, respectively.
VidCon is also holding speed networking sessions on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, during which Pro pass holders can meet with fellow industry executives.
Pro pass holders also have access to other sessions hosted by companies like Chartbeat, iFLYTEK, Soundstripe, and Dots.
Opening Day Keynote presented by POP.STORE
Creator pass and Pro pass holders also have access to the Opening Day Keynote on Thursday, presented by POP.STORE.
Creator and journalist Jon Youshaei and POP.STORE CEO Gautam Goswami will discuss ECHO-ME, a new AI business tool for creators, and the use of AI in the creator industry.
Other events open to all VidCon attendees
All VidCon attendees have access to Meet-and-Greets with featured creators, Expo Hall events, VidCon’s inaugural Pickleball Creator Tour, the Live Podcast Studio, and VidCon After Dark.
The weekend will conclude on Saturday with Creator Xplosion, a live art crossover event between FAN EXPO comic creators and VidCon artists, and the VidCon Street Fest, a festival full of food trucks and booths.
The full schedule and session details are available on the VidCon website. Here’s how to purchase tickets.
Mashable will be on the ground at VidCon 2026 from June 25-27, covering the creators, trends, and conversations driving internet culture, from breaking news and creator interviews to industry insights and live updates.
