Quad Con (Omaha, Nebraska)
2026-01-17 - 2026-10-31 | Oak View Mall, 3001 S 144th St, Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
2026 Dates
Jan 17-18 Brookfield Square Mall Brookfield WI
Jan 24-25 Omaha NE Oak View Mall
Jan 31/Feb 1 Champaign IL Market Place Shopping Center
Feb 7 Green Bay WI Oneida Casino Conference Center
Feb 14 Cedar Rapids IA Doubletree by Hilton Convention Complex
Feb 21-22 Peoria IL Northwoods Mall
Feb 28/March 1 Rockford IL CherryVale Mall
March 7-8 Davenport IA Northpark Mall
March 14-15 Madison WI East Towne Mall
March 21-22 Columbia MO Columbia Mall
March 28-29 Des Moines IA Merle Hay Mall
April 4 Sioux Falls SD Ramkota Convention Center
April 12 Racine WI Festival Hall
April 19 St Charles MO Steel Shop Event Center
May 16-17 Sioux City IA
May 23 Oshkosh WI Oshkosh Arena
June 6 Burlington IA Westland Mall
June 7 Springfield IL Crowne Plaza Convention Center
June 13-14 Lincoln, NE Gateway Mall
June 20-21 Davenport IA NorthPark Mall
June 27-28 Mankato, MN River Hills Mall
July 11 Cedar Rapids Doubletree by Hilton Convention Complex
July 18-19 Peoria IL NorthWoods Mall
July 25-26 Kokomo IN Markland Mall
Sept 12-13 Champaign IL Market Place Shopping Center
Sept 20 Dubuque IA Grand River Center
Sept 26-27 Omaha Oak View Mall
Oct 3-4 St Cloud MN Crossroads Center
Oct 10 Green Bay Oneida Conference Center
Oct 17-18 Rockford Cherryvale Mall
Oct 24-25 Des Moines Merle Hay Mall
Oct 31 St Charles MO Steel Shop Event Center

Roswell Galacticon (New Mexico)
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-04 | Roswell Convention and Civic Center, 912 N Main St., Rosewell, NM, 88201, United States
Roswell Galacticon annually celebrates the historic events that happened July 1947 in Roswell, NM. The city of Roswell, the recognized UFO capital of the world, marks the occasion with their annual Roswell UFO Festival!
Beginning in 2010, Galacticon began with a SciFi Film Fest showcasing short and feature length submissions from around the world. A SciFi & Fantasy Con was added in 2012 complete with Vendor Hall booths full of art, collectibles and merchandise; a variety of gaming events; and fun SciFi related activities for the whole family!
Show Hours
Friday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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.

Montréal ComicCon (Canada)
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-05 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl, Montreal, Quebec, H2Z 1H5, Canada
Montréal ComicCon is a Canadian pop-culture fan convention that showcases sci-fi, horror, anime, video games, tabletop games and comic books.

Cyprus Comic Con (Nicosia, Cyprus)
2026-07-07 | Kratiki Ekthesi, 5828+3GJ Egkomi, Nicosia, Cyprus
Cyprus Comic Con is an annual, multi-genre convention full of exhilarating pop culture activities, including live performances, cosplay, artist exhibitions, gaming tournaments, panels, a film festival, exclusive shopping, international Special Guest stars and more!
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a movie geek, a dedicated cosplayer, an avid collector, a gamer, a die-hard animanga fan, or simply a bystander curious about the immense diversity of popular culture and its trends, Cyprus Comic Con has something special for you!

Posts by CyprusComicCon

Barbie Convention (Austin, Texas)
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-11 | Hilton Austin, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Join us in Louisville to celebrate Barbie®, a Fashion Original and enduring ICON! 850 collectors will come together at The Galt House, a legendary hotel.
Meet old friends and make new ones at the opening reception and in the late-night lounge. Events will include programs, workshops, a fashion show, competition, and delicious meals. Add to your collection in the salesroom, prize room, and souvenir room. Support local charities with your bids on both silent auction and live auction exclusive Barbie® and family dolls. At the final banquet, receive your own special, limited edition, commemorative convention doll!
Shop Mattel Barbie the Movie collection >
More Barbie stories >
Barbie logo history >

Japan Expo Paris (France)
2026-07-09 - 2026-07-12 | Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, Paris, France
Japan Expo is a convention on Japanese popular culture – the largest of its kind in the world – taking place in Paris, France.

Florida Supercon (Miami / Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Florida Supercon held in Miami, Florida, brings your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, anime voice actors, gaming, wrestling, and more under one roof in sunny Miami Beach for an incredible weekend celebrating the very best pop culture has to offer.
Florida Supercon Show Hours
Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fanboy Expo Knoxville Convention (Tennessee)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | The Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo from the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!
Event Hours
FRIDAY 12pm – 7pm
SATURDAY 10am – 6pm
SUNDAY 11am – 5pm
Buy Tickets >

Anime Blues Con (Memphis, Tennessee)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Memphis Cook Convention Center, Cannon Center, 255 N Main St, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Anime Blues Con is a 3-Day convention held annually at the Renasant Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee! Anime Blues prides itself on offering fan events for all-ages celebrating the Arts and Culture of Japanese Anime (animation), Manga (comics), and Cosplay (costume-play).
Convention hours
Friday 12pm – 11pm
Saturday 10am – 11pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm
Exhibit Hall hours
Friday 12pm – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 11am – 3pm

Buy Tickets >

Kitsune Kon (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | KI Convention Center, 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Kitsune Kon is dedicated to bringing anime and gaming awesomeness to the Fox Valley Area and Green Bay Area. Held at KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the event features everything from voice actors to anime rooms, classic gaming to the latest and greatest, with foam sword fighting and a manga cafe thrown in as well

G-FEST (Chicago, Illinois)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | NC
G-FEST is a family-oriented Godzilla convention which caters to a wide variety of interests within the kaiju genre. G-FEST features presentations and Q & A sessions by actors and crew from the Japanese Godzilla films, fan presentations on topics of interest, contests and gaming, new and classic kaiju movies, the western world’s largest kaiju-oriented dealers room, and lots of fun and camaraderie.
G-FEST will be at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. The hotel is only 5 minutes away from O’Hare International Airport, to which it offers complimentary 24-hour shuttle transportation, and is within walking distance of the train station to Chicago.
G-Fest schedule >
Guests >

FAQs
What does the G in G-FEST stand for?
G-Fest is also known as Godzilla Fest or G-FEST. The G stands for Godzilla.
How many people attend G-FEST?
Over 2500 monster fans attend G-FEST every year in metro Chicago area.
Who is the owner of G-FEST?
G-Fest was founded by G-FAN magazine editor and publisher J. D. Lees. The annual convention devoted to the kaiju film genre is sponsored by Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd.

BotCon Transformers Convention (Chicago, Illinois)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
The BotCon 30th Anniversary takes it back to where it all began this summer in Ft. Wayne, Indiana! 2024 marks not just the 40th anniversary of Transformers, but also the 30th anniversary of THE Original Transformers Collectors’ and Fan Convention… BotCon! Botcon 2025 will be back in Ft. Wayne Indiana.
Regardless of where you live in the U.S. or abroad, you will want to join us at BotCon this year for a Transformers convention like never before!
BotCon Hours
Thursday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Transformers cosplay >
Transformers logos >

Hershey Comic Con (Pennsylvania)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area), 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Sweetest Comic Con on Earth! Come for a day full of celebrities, special guests, vendors, comic book creators, and more! Door Prizes, Cosplay, and additional events will occupy the day with lots to do!
Show Hours
Friday: TBD
Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 10AM-4PM

Anime Ohio (Cincinnati)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45246, United States
Join your fellow otaku and the creators of Cincinnati Comic Expo to celebrate anime, cosplay, and modern Japanese culture. During this Ohio anime event at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, you will be able to meet the voice actors from your favorite anime and games, listen to panels, learn in workshops, and join the cosplay costume contest.
Anime Ohio Hours
Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Super Cincy Expo (Cincinnati, Ohio)
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45246, United States
Super Cincy Expo has been entertaining thousands of fans since 2023 with an annual show celebrating all periods and genres of video gaming. This event plays host throughout the history of video gaming, arcades, and tabletop gaming, with hundreds of spaces to pop culture and video game related exhibitors. Our panels and autograph sessions give you a chance to interact with your favorite video game voice actors and creators. Admission to the Super Cincy Expo also includes the costume contest and many other exciting activities!
Super Cincy Expo Hours
Friday 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 4 PM

Time Tunnel Comic Con (Hickory, North Carolina)
2026-07-11 | Brookford Community Building, 1700 S Center St, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Time Tunnel Comic Con is one of many North Carolina comic cons held in Hickory, NC will have 100 tables of great vendors, comics, pops, cards, figures, everything your nerdy heart desires. Costume contest details are as follows: registration is $5, and applicants have until 1:45 p.m. to sign up at the door. The contest will be held at 2 p.m. with prizes being awarded to top contestants.
Jan 10, April 4, and July 11

Collect-A-Con New Jersey
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12 | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ, 08837, 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

SMASH! Anime Convention (Sydney, Australia)
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12 | Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
SMASH! is an annual convention for everyone; the casual anime watcher, the seasoned figurine collector, and all appreciators of Japanese pop-culture! From our famous Artist Market to our growing gaming section, unique panels and workshops, international guests, and loads of free activities, SMASH! is overflowing with the best of the best.

Pokémon GO Fest Global
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12 | Online Event
The biggest Pokémon GO event of the year is almost here, and the adventure is going global! Join up with millions of other Trainers from around the world and get ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global!
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
Partake in a gathering with millions of Trainers for the auspicious occasion of Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global! Trainers can participate in this global event at no cost from anywhere in the world!
You can also upgrade your experience with an event ticket, available now via the in-game shop or the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Trainers with an event ticket will receive special bonuses and rewards, including an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion!
Tickets will be available to purchase up until the last day of the event. Unlike the in-person experiences, Trainers don’t need to worry about the global event selling out! ​​Trainers who purchase their ticket on the Pokémon GO Web Store will also receive 3 Premium Battle Passes, 5 Rare Candies, and 5 Max Revives at no additional cost.
Buy tickets >

Silver Age Comic Con (Reno, Nevada)
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12 | Reno Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Silver Age Comic Con is a Northern Nevada tradition and is the longest-running pop culture & comic convention in Northern Nevada. This Nevada comic con brings all fandoms together, from comic books, movies, celebrity guests, video games, cosplay, toys, games, anime, and much more.

Anime Iowa (Des Moines, Iowa)
2026-07-11 | Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Anime Iowa is a 3 day convention held in late July each year. Anime fans come together for panels, events, the Marketplace, cosplay Masquerade and more. Our programming department centers around Anime and Japanese culture; but we are all inclusive and welcome fans of comic books, science fiction, steam punk and more.

Louisville Anime-Fest (Kentucky)
2026-07-12 | Holiday Inn Louisville Airport, 447 Farmington Ave, Louisville, KY, 40209, United States
SUNDAY 10:00AM – 5:00PM
HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE CENTER | FREE PARKING
$20 ADMISSION | KIDS FREE | LOUISVILLE, KY

ConnectiCon (Hartford, Connecticut)
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-19 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Located along the banks of the Connecticut River in downtown Hartford, ConnectiCon is Connecticut’s oldest fan run convention, playing host to a multi-genre selection of Cosplay, Gaming, Celebrity Guests, Panels, Workshops and all things Pop-Culture!
ConnectiCon Hours
Friday 11am-11pm
Saturday 9am-11pm
Sunday 9am-3pm

Ai-Kon (Winnipeg, Canada)
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-19 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J3, Canada
Ai-Kon is a Japanese anime and pop culture convention held annually in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The convention is a three-day event held in the summer and runs 24 hours a day from Friday morning all the way to Sunday afternoon!

Delta H Con (Houston, Texas)
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-19 | Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark, Houston, TX, 77042, United States
Delta H Con is an anime convention in the Houston area. It is the budding flower of hobby Gaming enthusiasts and Anime aficionados in the southern United States. Games range from card games, to board games, role-playing games, live action role-playing games, miniatures, computer games and more. At Delta H Con you can challenge a friend or foe to a duel of wits in your favorite games.

Southeast Game Exchange (Greenville, South Carolina)
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-19 | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC, 29607, United States
THE CAROLINAS LARGEST RETRO GAMING CONVENTION! This is a buy, sell, & trade event in Greenville, South Carolina, featuring new and retro video game tournaments, tabletop and card gaming tournaments, arcades, virtual reality, cosplay contest, special guests, free play,
Show Hours
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm
Tickets are available at the door. You can also buy tickets online.

OCon Expo (Omaha, Nebraska)
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-19 | Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, United States
O Comic Con is back as OCon Expo, celebrating comics and pop culture in Omaha. As Nebraska’s biggest comic con, the event features a variety of guests from film, television, comics, new media, and cosplay to create an entertaining experience.
OCon Expo Hours
Friday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Buy Tickets >

Kentuckiana GI Joe Toy Expo (Shepherdsville / Louisville, Kentucky)
2026-07-18 | Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, 395 Paroquet Springs Drive, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, United States
Toy show full of old and new 12 inch and 3 3/4 inch GI Joes, Star Wars, Super Hero figures, Marx, Megos, Contests, Cosplay, and much more!
Kentuckiana GI Joe Toy Expo Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Prices
Admission Just $8.00
Early Bird Admission at 9:00 AM for $15.00
Friday Night Colonel Preview (5:00 PM-8:00 PM) for $30.00
(Colonel preview includes Early Bird admission on Saturday)
