VidCon is moving to Nashville. Here’s what we know so far.
VidCon will leave Anaheim and return as VidCon x LIONS Creators in Nashville in fall 2027. Here’s what the move means for fans and what remains unclear.
VidCon, the creator convention traditionally held in Anaheim, is shifting its location to Nashville for the upcoming fall season. Organizer LIONS, which also runs the Cannes Lions advertising festival, announced the move under the new name "VidCon x LIONS Creators." This new iteration will be a part of the larger marketing festival Insight to Impact, which began in Denver in October 2026 and is set to move to Nashville in 2027.
VidCon will not be present at the Denver debut but will participate in the Cannes Lions festival in June 2027. LIONS stated that the main fan-focused aspect of VidCon will take place in Nashville, leaving the details of the Nashville experience to be revealed later in the year. Founded by YouTubers Hank and John Green in 2010, VidCon has evolved since its inception in 2012, offering separate programming for fans, emerging creators, and industry professionals.
In 2026, the convention featured sessions on various topics including ADHD awareness, technology explanation, and brand building, attracting creators from different platforms such as TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, and podcasts. The partnership with LIONS Creators is aimed at merging the business side of creator careers with the community aspect of the event.
LIONS Creators has been running since 2023, with the 2026 edition focusing on business aspects of creator careers. The two entities share a parent company, Informa, which acquired VidCon from Paramount in 2024. LIONS Creators will return to Cannes Lions in 2027, while VidCon will have a presence there as well. The merged VidCon x LIONS Creators event is set to launch in Nashville in the fall.
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