Anime conventions is a comic con that primarily focuses on anime, manga and Japanese pop culture. Just like any other expo or convention, anime cons often have panels, which are open ended discussions involving some pre-determined topic around anime and manga. Some events include screenings of actual anime shows that can last through the day. Another big part of anime culture is cosplay, where fans dress up as their favorite anime characters.
Where can I find anime conventions near me? Right here of course. See listing below. You can also view anime conventions by state or search by calendar view.
Comic & Anime Cons: Comic Con Dates by States by Month Canada U.K.
Other conventions: Star Trek Star Wars Transformers The Walking Dead
Other conventions: Star Trek Star Wars Transformers The Walking Dead
Upcoming Anime Conventions
August 14, 2020 - August 16, 2020
Otakuthon Virtual Con (Montreal, Canada)
August 21, 2020 - August 23, 2020
*CANCELLED* Liberty City Anime Con (New York)
InterContinental New York Times Square 300 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036 United States + Google Map
New York, NY 10036 United States + Google Map
August 21, 2020 - August 23, 2020
*CANCELLED* Anime Austin (Texas)
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX 78752 United States + Google Map
Austin, TX 78752 United States + Google Map
August 29, 2020 - August 30, 2020
Manchester Anime & Gaming Con
Sugden Sports Centre 114 Grosvenor St
Manchester, M1 7HL United Kingdom + Google Map
Manchester, M1 7HL United Kingdom + Google Map
August 29, 2020 - August 30, 2020
*CANCELLED* Madman Anime Festival (Melbourne, Australia)
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Pl
South Wharf, VIC 3006 Australia + Google Map
South Wharf, VIC 3006 Australia + Google Map
September 4, 2020 - September 6, 2020
Crunchyroll Expo (San Jose, California)
San Jose Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95113 United States + Google Map
San Jose, CA 95113 United States + Google Map
September 4, 2020 - September 6, 2020
SacAnime (Sacramento, California)
Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815 United States + Google Map
Sacramento, CA 95815 United States + Google Map
September 25, 2020 - September 27, 2020
Senshi Con (Anchorage, Alaska)
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center 600 W 7th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501 United States + Google Map
Anchorage, AK 99501 United States + Google Map
October 1, 2020 - October 4, 2020
Anime Fest @ NYCC Anime Expo (New York, New York)
Hudson Mercantile 500 W 36th St
New York, NY 10018 United States + Google Map
New York, NY 10018 United States + Google Map
October 2, 2020 - October 4, 2020
Realms Con (Corpus Christi, Texas)
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel 900 N Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 United States + Google Map
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 United States + Google Map
October 3, 2020 - October 4, 2020
*CANCELLED* Madman Anime Festival (Perth, Australia)
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Rd
Perth, WA 6000 Australia + Google Map
Perth, WA 6000 Australia + Google Map
October 3, 2020 - October 4, 2020
Anime Fiesta (McAllen, Texas)
McAllen Convention Center 700 Convention Center Blvd
McAllen, TX 78501 United States
McAllen, TX 78501 United States
October 3, 2020 - October 4, 2020
Anime Festival Asia (Tokyo, Japan)
Makuhari Messe 2 Chome-1 Nakase
Chiba, 261-0023 Japan
Chiba, 261-0023 Japan
October 18, 2020 - October 20, 2020
Anime USA (Washington DC)
Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Rd NW
Washington, DC 20008 United States + Google Map
Washington, DC 20008 United States + Google Map
October 29, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Youmacon (Detroit, Michigan)
Cobo Center 1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226 United States + Google Map
Detroit, MI 48226 United States + Google Map
October 29, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Anime Weekend Atlanta (Georgia)
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center 2450 Galleria Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339 United States + Google Map
Atlanta, GA 30339 United States + Google Map
October 31, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con (UK)
Conference Aston Aston St
Birmingham, B4 7ET United Kingdom + Google Map
Birmingham, B4 7ET United Kingdom + Google Map
November 6, 2020 - November 8, 2020
Kumoricon (Portland, Oregon)
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232 United States + Google Map
Portland, OR 97232 United States + Google Map
November 6, 2020 - November 8, 2020
Anime NebrasKon (Omaha, Nebraska)
Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention Center 3321 S 72nd St
Omaha, NE 68124 United States + Google Map
Omaha, NE 68124 United States + Google Map
November 7, 2020 - November 8, 2020
Bristol Anime & Gaming Con (UK)
Bristol Future Inns Bond St S
Bristol, BS1 3EN United Kingdom + Google Map
Bristol, BS1 3EN United Kingdom + Google Map
November 20, 2020 - November 22, 2020
Anime NYC (New York, New York)
Javits Center 655 W 34th St
New York, NY 10001 United States + Google Map
New York, NY 10001 United States + Google Map
December 4, 2020 - December 6, 2020
Shine Con (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Tuscany Suites and Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89169 United States
Las Vegas, NV 89169 United States
January 7, 2021 - January 10, 2021
Anime Los Angeles (Ontario, California)
Ontario Convention Center 2000 E Convention Center Way
Ontario, CA 91764 United States + Google Map
Ontario, CA 91764 United States + Google Map
January 14, 2021 - January 17, 2021
Ichibancon (Concord / Charlotte, North Carolina)
Concord Convention Center at Embassy Suites 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW
Concord, NC 28027 United States + Google Map
Concord, NC 28027 United States + Google Map
April 2, 2021 - April 4, 2021
Anime Boston (Massachusetts)
Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115 United States + Google Map
Boston, MA 02115 United States + Google Map
April 23, 2021 - April 25, 2021
Anime St. Louis (St. Charles, Missouri)
St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza
St Charles, MO 63303 United States + Google Map
St Charles, MO 63303 United States + Google Map
April 23, 2021 - April 25, 2021
Kawaii Kon (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Hawaii Convention Center 1801 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815 United States + Google Map
Honolulu, HI 96815 United States + Google Map
May 7, 2021 - May 9, 2021
AniMinneapolis (Minnesota)
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States + Google Map
Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States + Google Map
May 21, 2021 - May 23, 2021
Otafest (Calgary, Canada)
Calgary Telus Convention Centre 120 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P3 Canada + Google Map
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P3 Canada + Google Map
May 27, 2021 - May 30, 2021
MomoCon (Atlanta, Georgia)
Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313 United States + Google Map
Atlanta, GA 30313 United States + Google Map
May 28, 2021 - May 30, 2021
Anime North (Toronto, Canada)
Toronto Congress Centre 650 Dixon Rd
Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 1J1 Canada + Google Map
Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 1J1 Canada + Google Map
June 11, 2021 - June 13, 2021
AnimeNEXT (Atlantic City, New Jersey)
Atlantic City Convention Center 1 Convention Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 United States + Google Map
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 United States + Google Map
June 24, 2021 - June 27, 2021
PortConMaine (Portland, Maine)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME 363 Maine Mall Rd
Portland, ME 04106 United States + Google Map
Portland, ME 04106 United States + Google Map
June 24, 2021 - June 27, 2021
A-Kon (Fort Worth, Texas)
Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston St
Fort Worth, TX 76102 United States + Google Map
Fort Worth, TX 76102 United States + Google Map
June 25, 2021 - June 27, 2021
Animaritime (Fredericton, Canada)
Fredericton Convention Centre 670 Queen Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1C2 Canada + Google Map
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1C2 Canada + Google Map
June 25, 2021 - June 27, 2021
Cosplay America (Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina)
June 25, 2021 - June 27, 2021
SunnyCon Anime Expo (Newcastle, UK)
St James’ Park Barrack Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST United Kingdom + Google Map
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST United Kingdom + Google Map
July 2, 2021 - July 4, 2021
Anime Midwest (Rosemont / Chicago, Illinois)
Hyatt Regency O’Hare 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018 United States + Google Map
Rosemont, IL 60018 United States + Google Map
July 8, 2021 - July 11, 2021
Anime Matsuri (Houston, Texas)
George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010 United States + Google Map
Houston, TX 77010 United States + Google Map
July 9, 2021 - July 11, 2021
G-FEST (Chicago, Illinois)
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare 5440 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018 United States + Google Map
Rosemont, IL 60018 United States + Google Map
July 16, 2021 - July 18, 2021
Kitsune Kon (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
KI Convention Center 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301
Green Bay, WI 54301 United States + Google Map
Green Bay, WI 54301 United States + Google Map
July 16, 2021 - July 18, 2021
Delta H Con (Houston, Texas)
Marriott Westchase 2900 Briarpark
Houston, TX 77042 United States
Houston, TX 77042 United States
July 22, 2021 - July 25, 2021
Tekko (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States + Google Map
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States + Google Map
July 30, 2021 - August 1, 2021
AkaiCon Senshi 7 (Nashville, Tennessee)
Wilson County Exposition Center 945 E Baddour Pkwy
Lebanon, TN 37087 United States + Google Map
Lebanon, TN 37087 United States + Google Map
July 30, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Anime Revolution (Vancouver, Canada)
Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0C3 Canada + Google Map
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0C3 Canada + Google Map
July 30, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Animanga (Pomona / Los Angeles, California)
Fairplex Exposition Complex 1101 W McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA 91768 United States
Pomona, CA 91768 United States
August 19, 2021 - August 22, 2021
Queen City Anime Con (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel 555 South McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 28204 United States
Charlotte, NC 28204 United States
August 20, 2021 - August 22, 2021
Matsuricon (Columbus, Ohio)
Columbus Convention Center 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Columbus, OH 43215 United States + Google Map
Columbus, OH 43215 United States + Google Map
Past Anime Conventions
June 15, 2018 - June 17, 2018
Anime Mid-Atlantic (Norfolk, Virginia)
Norfolk Waterside Marriott 235 E Main St
Norfolk, VA 23510 United States + Google Map
Norfolk, VA 23510 United States + Google Map
September 21, 2019 - September 22, 2019
Cape Anime Con (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)
A.C. Brase Arena 410 Kiwanis Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 United States + Google Map
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 United States + Google Map
October 18, 2019 - October 20, 2019
Bakuretsu Con (Burlington, Vermont)
Hampton Inn by Hilton Colchester 42 Lower Mountain View Dr
Colchester, VT 05446 United States
Colchester, VT 05446 United States
November 15, 2019 - November 17, 2019
Konsplosion (Fort Smith, Arkansas)
Fort Smith Convention Center 55 S 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901 United States + Google Map
Fort Smith, AR 72901 United States + Google Map
November 29, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Anime Festival Asia (Singapore)
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre 1 Raffles Blvd
Singapore, 039593 Singapore + Google Map
Singapore, 039593 Singapore + Google Map
January 3, 2020 - January 5, 2020
Taiyou Con (Mesa, Arizona)
Mesa Convention Center 263 N Center St
Mesa, AZ 85201 United States + Google Map
Mesa, AZ 85201 United States + Google Map
January 10, 2020 - January 12, 2020
Baltimore Anime Con (Maryland)
Hyatt Regency Baltimore 300 Light St
Baltimore, MD 21202 United States + Google Map
Baltimore, MD 21202 United States + Google Map
February 8, 2020 - February 9, 2020
Cardiff Anime Con (UK)
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa 24-26 Newport Rd
Cardiff, CF24 0DD United Kingdom + Google Map
Cardiff, CF24 0DD United Kingdom + Google Map
February 14, 2020 - February 16, 2020
Anime Milwaukee (Wisconsin)
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 333 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203 United States + Google Map
Milwaukee, WI 53203 United States + Google Map
February 14, 2020 - February 16, 2020
London Anime & Gaming Convention (UK)
The Rocket Complex London Metropolitan University 166-220 Holloway Road
London, N7 8DB United Kingdom + Google Map
London, N7 8DB United Kingdom + Google Map
February 21, 2020 - February 23, 2020
LVL Up Expo (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States + Google Map
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States + Google Map
February 21, 2020 - February 23, 2020
Con Nooga (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
Chattanooga Convention Center 1150 Carter St
Chattanooga, TN 37402 United States + Google Map
Chattanooga, TN 37402 United States + Google Map
February 29, 2020 - March 1, 2020
FreeCon (Tallahassee, Florida)
Oglesby Union, Florida State University 75 N Woodward Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32306 United States + Google Map
Tallahassee, FL 32306 United States + Google Map
March 7, 2020 - March 8, 2020
Madman Anime Festival (Sydney, Australia)
International Convention Centre Sydney 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW 2000
Sydney, Australia + Google Map
Sydney, Australia + Google Map
March 20, 2020 - March 22, 2020
*POSTPONED* Colorado Anime Fest (Denver)
Denver Marriott Tech Center 4900 S Syracuse St
Denver, CO 80237 United States + Google Map
Denver, CO 80237 United States + Google Map
March 20, 2020 - March 22, 2020
*CANCELLED* Triad Anime Convention (Winston Salem, North Carolina)
Benton Convention Center 301 W 5th St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States + Google Map
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States + Google Map
March 20, 2020 - March 22, 2020
*CANCELLED* EvilleCon (Evansville, Indiana)
Holiday Inn Evansville Airport 7101 US 41
Evansville, IN 47725 United States + Google Map
Evansville, IN 47725 United States + Google Map
April 10, 2020 - April 12, 2020
*CANCELLED* Sakura-Con (Seattle, Washington)
Washington St. Convention Center 705 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101 United States + Google Map
Seattle, WA 98101 United States + Google Map
May 1, 2020 - May 3, 2020
*POSTPONED* Kamehacon (Irving / Dallas, Texas)
Irving Convention Center 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard
Irving, TX 75039 United States + Google Map
Irving, TX 75039 United States + Google Map
May 2, 2020 - May 5, 2020
*CANCELLED* Comiket (Tokyo, Japan)
Tokyo Big Sight 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku
Tokyo, 135-0063 Japan + Google Map
Tokyo, 135-0063 Japan + Google Map
May 22, 2020 - May 24, 2020
*CANCELLED* Animazement (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States + Google Map
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States + Google Map
May 23, 2020 - May 24, 2020
*CANCELLED* Madman Anime Festival (Brisbane, Australia)
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Merivale St & Glenelg Street
South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Australia + Google Map
South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Australia + Google Map
May 30, 2020
*CANCELLED* Yorkshire Cosplay Con (UK)
Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield Victoria Station Rd
Sheffield, S4 7YE United Kingdom + Google Map
Sheffield, S4 7YE United Kingdom + Google Map
June 5, 2020 - June 7, 2020
*CANCELLED* LouisiANIME (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Baton Rouge Marriott 5500 Hilton Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 United States + Google Map
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 United States + Google Map
June 19, 2020 - June 21, 2020
*POSTPONED* Anime Blues Con (Memphis, Tennessee)
Memphis Cook Convention Center Cannon Center, 255 N Main St
Memphis, TN 38103 United States + Google Map
Memphis, TN 38103 United States + Google Map
June 26, 2020 - June 28, 2020
*CANCELLED* AnimeCTX (Austin, Texas)
Austin Marriott North 2600 La Frontera Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681 United States + Google Map
Round Rock, TX 78681 United States + Google Map
July 2, 2020 - July 5, 2020
*CANCELLED* Anime Expo (Los Angeles, California)
Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90015 United States + Google Map
Los Angeles, CA 90015 United States + Google Map
July 3, 2020 - July 4, 2020
Funimation Con 2020 Virtual Anime Convention
July 23, 2020 - July 26, 2020
*CANCELLED* Metrocon (Tampa, Florida)
Tampa Convention Center 333 S Franklin St
Tampa, FL 33602 United States + Google Map
Tampa, FL 33602 United States + Google Map
July 24, 2020 - July 26, 2020
*CANCELLED* Mecha Con (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Ave
New Orleans, LA 70113 United States + Google Map
New Orleans, LA 70113 United States + Google Map
July 24, 2020 - July 26, 2020
*POSTPONED* Ai-Kon (Winnipeg, Canada)
RBC Convention Centre 375 York Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J3 Canada + Google Map
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J3 Canada + Google Map
July 31, 2020 - August 2, 2020
Anime-zing! (Davenport, Iowa)
The RiverCenter 136 E 3rd St
Davenport, IA 52801 United States
Davenport, IA 52801 United States
August 1, 2020
Otakon Online (Washington, DC)
August 1, 2020 - August 2, 2020