Tattoo, goth, punk, fetish, and alt-cosplay culture collide for four days in Downtown Las Vegas, presented by Bad Dragon.
The 15th Annual AltStar Awards land in Downtown Vegas, capping four days of the Expo, the creators, and the culture that started it all. AltStar has celebrated the best of alternative, tattoo, goth, punk, and alt-cosplay, for well over two decades.
Four days. Two venues. Thursday and Friday are industry days; Saturday opens to the public for the Fan / Community Appreciation Day; Sunday is the Awards.
All four days, three tiers. Heads up: every AltStar event is 21+, and you'll need a valid government photo ID at the door.
The full ride. Expo floor across the run plus the Sunday Awards in the Arts District. Open to all.
General admission to Saturday's Fan / Community Appreciation Day at the Expo. Open to the public (21+).
For community companies, creators, producers, makers, affiliates, webmasters, makeup artists, photographers, directors, stylists, and their plus ones.
Models, performers, photographers, directors, makers — the alt lineup is who you came for. More talent rolls in weekly.
More talent to be announced ✯
The 15th Annual AltStar Awards honor excellence in alt work since 2010, with the publication behind the event celebrating alt creativity for well over two decades. Winners chosen by a judges panel of editorial and writing staff combined with fan, model, and producer input.
Nominees are announced. Pick your winners before voting closes.
Cast Your Votes →Generate a shareable graphic to promote your nomination and rally votes. Free, instant, looks sharp.
Make a Frame →AltStar is the ultimate gathering for lovers of tattoo, goth, punk, and cosplay culture, a bold, high-energy tribute to the indie creators and makers redefining the alternative scene. Across four days at the historic Plaza Hotel on Fremont Street, the AltStar Expo brings you face to face with the community's most innovative artists and personalities, leading up to the 15th Annual AltStar Awards. AltStar has celebrated alt creativity for well over two decades and has honored excellence in alternative work since 2010. Creativity and celebration collide, and every moment is built for the alt at heart.
Produced alongside AltStar Magazine. A Cutter Smith production. Presenting sponsor: Bad Dragon. News and announcements live at altporn.net.
The Expo is at The Plaza on Fremont; the Awards are about a mile south in the Arts District.
Convention Center entry via the casino South Tower elevator, or the 3rd floor of the parking garage. Expo registration is in front of the Sierra Ballroom.
Enter via the elevator (not the stairs) to the patio with the downtown view.
Sponsorship and exhibitor or booth spots may still be available, contact adrep@buzzclick.com.
Group rate at The Plaza Hotel & Casino, the Expo venue. Walk to your panels. Suites and upgraded rooms go fast at this rate.
