Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dragon Con announced it will forgo its traditional physical event and instead host a virtual show."After an exhaustive attempt to consider and uncover every possible option to hosting a safe and much-needed [Dragon Con] this year, it has become apparent that we cannot, in good faith, move forward with our 2020 event," Dragon Con tweeted.
"We are heartbroken to make this announcement, but do so with the support of you, our fans, our partners, the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Main Office, and City of Atlanta Government," it continued. "For that, we thank you. While we aren’t able to welcome you back in person this September, we will be taking our 2020 event virtual this Labor Day weekend with a free to the universe experience. Keep those calendars marked and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks."
The Atlanta-based event joins Comic-Con International: San Diego in taking its event virtual due to the pandemic, along with Emerald City Comic Con and Atlanta Comic Con.
Dragon Con will still take place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-7, as a fully online event, with more details coming in the next few weeks via its official website.