SacAnime (Sacramento, California)
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
SacAnime began as an extension of the quarterly Comic, Toy and Anime Show (SAC-CON), which has been running in Sacramento since July 1, 1986. Originally a strictly comic book show, SAC-CON has grown to encompass all forms of pop-culture entertainment, with a large emphasis on anime and manga. SacAnime is the show where “Fans Come to Play”.
SHOW HOURS
Friday 12pm – 11pm
Saturday 10am – 11pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm

Castle Point Anime Convention (Secaucus, New Jersey)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
The Castle Point Anime Convention, or CPあC, is a 2-Day anime convention organized and operated by the Anime Critics United, Inc. Founded in 2008, the purpose of CPあC is to provide quality programming and social opportunities for anime and manga fans.
Castle Point Anime Convention Hours
Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 10am – 7pm
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Collect-A-Con Chicago (Illinois)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under
Additional Dates: October 11-12, 2026

Burlington Anime Fest (Vermont)
2026-04-26 | DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont, 870 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT, 05403, United States
The Burlington Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Burlington, Vermont. Striving to be Vermont’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of anime, manga and pop culture items the promoter brings Vermont an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!

AniMinneapolis (Minnesota)
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
AniMinneapolis is a 3-days event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where you can cosplay (optional), attend big events like concerts, dances and contests, play video games, and buy anime stuff.
AniMinneapolis Hours: Dealers & Artists
Thursday TBA
Friday 1pm – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm
AniMinneapolis Hours: Events & Panels
Friday Noon – 1am
Saturday 10am – 1am
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Collect-A-Con Cleveland (Ohio)
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | International Expo Center, 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44135, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs, and performance with Ying Yang Twins.

Anime Central ACEN (Chicago, Illinois)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Our event is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois. As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more!
Anime Central Hall Hours
Friday 10:00am – 6:30pm
Saturday 10:00am – 6:30pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Bowling Green Anime-Fest (Kentucky)
2026-05-16 | National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
SUNDAY 10:00AM – 5:00PM
CORVETTE NATIONAL MUSEUM | BOWLING GREEN, KY
$20 ADMISSION | KIDS FREE | FREE PARKING

Collect-A-Con Phoenix (Arizona)
2026-05-16 | Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under

MomoCon (Atlanta, Georgia)
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-24 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind their favorite shows, games, and comics and much much more over this 4 day event.
MomoCon Hours
General operating hours are from 2pm Friday to 5pm Monday, with some events running later into the evening/all night (dances, music events, the game hall etc.).
Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday 2pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-7pm
Monday 10am-5pm

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Animazement (Raleigh, North Carolina)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Animazement is Raleigh’s premier Japanese animation and culture convention! Enjoy concerts, educational panels, limited merchandise, unique artwork, and more!
Animazement Hours
Thursday 6:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 9:00am – 2:00am
Saturday 9:00am – 2:00am
Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm

WasabiCon (New Orleans, Louisiana)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70113, United States
WasabiCon® started in 2012 as a one day event in North Florida to celebrate anime, cosplay, gaming and all things geek. In 2013, the convention expanded into two days and, in 2023, it’s now a three day experience! WasabiCon NOLA is a consumer focused media event designed to connect fans together in a fun, friendly, and entertaining environment. Launching in 2024, WasabiCon NOLA is Louisiana’s newest pop culture convention.
Convention Hours
FRIDAY 4 PM to 9 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM to 7 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM to 6 PM
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Fanimecon (San Jose, California)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 | San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
FanimeCon is an annual four-day anime convention held during May at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, over Memorial Day weekend. FanimeCon is brought together by a group of hard working fans. These fans come together every year to create a new convention to share with others with similar tastes. From the staffers and volunteers to the attendees, the passion for anime and Japanese culture brings them closer.

Collect-A-Con Orlando (Florida)
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24 | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States

Riverwalk Anime (San Antonio, Texas)
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Riverwalk Anime strives to bring you the BIGGEST Voice Over talent in the world!

ColossalCon (Sandusky, Ohio)
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-31 | Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870, United States
Colossalcon, also called the Cleveland Colossal Convention, is a five-day event in the Sandusky Ohio region that features a variety of entertainment in a diverse, multi-function environment from Live Acts and Performers to industry and media guests, DJs, artists, vendors, and attendees from all over the world.
Convention Hours
Wednesday 6pm – 1am
Thursday noon – 3am
Friday 10am – 3am
Saturday 10am – 3am
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Rhode Island Anime Con (Providence, Rhode Island)
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-07 | Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903, Providence, RI, 02903, United States
Rhode Island Anime Con is brought to you by Altered Reality Entertainment, the producers of Rhode Island Comic Con.
Show Hours
Saturday: 10am (9am VIP) – 7pm
Sunday: 10am (9am VIP) – 5pm

Animate! Columbus (Ohio)
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
It’s an ANIMATION CELEBRATION at GalaxyCon Presents ANIMATE! COLUMBUS. Join the event for 3 days of anime, animation, cosplay, and more! Featuring entertainment, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, panels, costume contests, cosplay wrestling, and so much more fandom for you to explore.
Animate! Columbus Hours
FRIDAY 2pm to 2am
SATURDAY 10am to 2am
SUNDAY 10am to 8pm
EXHIBITION HALL HOURS
FRIDAY 2pm to 8pm
SATURDAY 10am to 8pm
SUNDAY 10am to 6pm

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Collect-A-Con Kansas City (Missouri / Kansas)
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States

SunnyCon Anime Expo (Newcastle, UK)
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | St James’ Park, Barrack Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST, United Kingdom

Anime Town Utah (Sandy / Salt Lake City)
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 State St, Sandy, UT, 84070, United States
Anime Town Utah is back with a star-studded voice actor list as well as a fantastic showfloor of artists & merchants!
Anime Town Utah Hours
Friday 3-8pm
Saturday 10am-6pm (9:30am VIP EARLY ENTRY)
Sunday 11am-4pm (10:30am VIP EARLY ENTRY)

Anime Festival Orlando
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando, 9700 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Anime Festival Orlando is the city’s oldest anime convention. Come meet famous anime voice actors, live action actors and more.
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Collect-A-Con Las Vegas (Nevada)
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States

PortConMaine (Portland, Maine)
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-28 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME, 363 Maine Mall Rd, Portland, ME, 04106, United States
PortConMaine is Maine’s first, longest running, and largest convention celebrating the hobbies that enrich our lives. Join us for a celebration of geek culture interests including anime, gaming, science fiction, costuming, fantasy, video gaming, boffer combat, comics, pop culture, steampunk, and more!

Cosplay America (Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina)
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-28 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle, 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC, 27513, United States
Cosplay America is a cosplay convention dedicated to all aspects and genres of cosplay. The event unites a community of amazing and creative people while celebrating the DIY attitude of cosplay, we create a space for sharing skills and knowledge of cosplayers from around the world.
Cosplay America Convention Hours
Friday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
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AkaiCon Senshi 7 (Nashville, Tennessee)
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-28 | Wilson County Exposition Center, 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN, 37087, United States
AkaiCon brings over two thousand Cosplayers, Gamers and fandom enthusiasts together. For more than 10 years, AkaiCon has been a place for people from all types of fandoms regardless of who you are to hang out and build relationships. AkaiCon is a place for all people, and we hope to provide something for everyone each year. We have events planned Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Single or multi-day passes are available online at AkaiCon.com or at the door.

Bold Matsuri (Jacksonville, Florida)
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
Bold Matsuri is Jacksonville, Florida‘s annual Anime and Cosplay Festival. Our convention will feature many events and activities during the weekend for our attendees to take part in such as meeting their favorite guest, participating in guest panels, contests, a gaming area, and cosplay anime focused after-hour events.
Bold Matsuri Hours
SATURDAY 10AM-6PM
SUNDAY 10AM-5PM
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Big Charlotte Anime (Charlotte, North Carolina)
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Big Charlotte Anime Convention YEAR ONE! Dive into two epic days of anime, cosplay, panels, voice actors, artists, and more.
Big Charlotte Anime Show Hours
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Anime Expo (Los Angeles, California)
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-05 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Bringing fans and industry together for an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture, Anime Expo, held in Los Angeles, California, is the largest comic con in North America!
Anime Expo Show Hours
Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Anime Midwest (Rosemont / Chicago, Illinois)
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-05 | Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Anime Midwest is a family-friendly anime convention in Rosemont, Illinois. This three-day event focuses on video gaming, Japanese anime, Japanese manga, and bringing authentic Japanese culture and anime to life.
