Otakuthon Con (Montreal, Canada)
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl, Montreal, Quebec, H2Z 1H5, Canada

Anime-zing! (Davenport, Iowa)
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09 | The RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA, 52801, United States
Anime-zing! is a three day convention celebrating Japanese arts and the communities that surround anime fandom. This Iowa anime convention includes dozens of anime screenings, a plethora of discussions, autograph signings, a dealers hall, and group meetups for fandoms including several anime like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball, comics, science-fiction, and video games.

Rebel Scum Con (Allen / Dallas, Texas)
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09 | Embassy Suites Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
At Rebel Scum Con, our mission is to create an extraordinary and immersive experience for Star Wars fans, right in the heart of North Texas. Our centralized location makes it easily accessible to Star Wars enthusiasts across the nation! We are dedicated to celebrating the rich and iconic galaxy far, far away and fostering a sense of community among collectors, fans, and cosplayers of all ages. Featuring a galaxy of Star Wars merchandise, celebrity encounters, and fan-driven events, we hope to rekindle the joy of Star Wars collecting.
Rebel Scum Con Hours
Friday – VIP Entry 10:00am | GA 11:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday – VIP Entry 10:00am | GA 11:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday – VIP Entry 10:00am | GA 11:00am – 5:00pm
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Free Entry For Kids Ages 10 and Under With Paid Adult Admission

Long Island Retro Gaming Expo (Garden City, New York)
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09 | Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, home to New York’s premier video game convention, returns to the historic Cradle of Aviation Museum. Experience over 50 years of video game history across three exciting days.
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo Hours
Friday 4pm – 10pm (Vendor Marketplace closes 8pm)
Saturday 10am – 10pm (Vendor Marketplace closes 7pm)
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Charlotte Comicon (Concord, North Carolina)
2026-08-08 | Concord Convention Center at Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Charlotte Comicon is usually held at the Concord Convention Center in North Carolina few times a year.
April 19, Aug 8 & December 6, 2026
Thousands of new and vintage comic books and toys and everything comic related for sale and trade. A 28,000 square foot ballroom full of comic and toy dealers selling all the latest comics, toys and action figures. The area’s best comic creators and artists. A huge Costume Contest for all ages with $250 in cash for prizes (onsite registration from 11am-2pm ; contest begins at 3:30). Star Wars, Star Trek and Ghostbusters clubs participating in costumes and a whole lot more. 10am-5pm. $5 Admission. Kids 12 & under FREE. 3 shows per year.

Madison Comic Con (Wisconsin)
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | British Columbia
The Madison Comic Con is back and even bigger than ever! We’re still at Monona Terrace, and we’re taking over their Exhibit Hall there with more space, more vendors, more artists, more guests, more everything!

DuPage Comic Con (Wheaton / Chicago, Illinois)
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | British Columbia
Mighty Con is setting up shop at the Dupage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. The Dupage Mighty Con’s huge facilities will feature over 150 artist tables, vendor booths, and special guests. But we’re also bringing cash prize cosplay contests, video and table top gaming tournaments, and a whole weekend of fun!

Greenville Comic Con (North Carolina)
2026-08-08 | Greenville North Carolina Convention Center, 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC, 27834, United States
• Come find that rare Comic for your collection
• Have fun dressing as your favorite character and compete in our Cosplay Contest
• Come meet artists and writers from the comics industry
Show Hours
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Wellsboro Comic Con (Pennsylvania)
2026-08-08 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Pop’s Culture Shoppe is proud to present the Wellsboro Comic Con! At Pop’s Culture Shoppe, we strive to provide a safe, family friendly environment and quality products for social interaction, imagination, and hands-on learning and play for all ages, with helpful and friendly customer service. We want people to take the time to play together! To accomplish this mission, our store provides non-electronic games and activities and a free community space to put down our phones, make eye to eye contact, and play and laugh together.
Official Comic Con venues are both indoors and outdoors – Throughout The Deane Center for the Performing Arts, The Warehouse Theatre, The Deane Center Lawn, and Central Ave from Main St. to Water St. The Wellsboro Comic Con is now FREE throughout all venues! We will offer a premiere VIP package – Check back for more details!

New Orleans Comic Con (Louisiana)
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA, 70065, United States
That’s right everyone, we’re back for more fun with tons of amazing guests, dealers, artists, cosplay, games, and so much more!

The Big Lick Comic-Con (Roanoke, Virginia)
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
The Big Lick Comic-Con in Roanoke Virginia is the ultimate celebration of all things comic, toy, gaming, and pop culture alike! With over 250 exhibitors, you’ll experience a fantastic display of amazing artists and creators, engaging activities, a thrilling main stage, high-profile celebrities, an extensive gaming area, and much more!
Show Hours
Saturday 11am-6pm (10am for VIP Admission)
Sunday 11am-5pm

NOLA Comic Con (Louisiana)
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA, 70065, United States
NOLA Comic Con has Amazing Comic Book Dealers, Toy/TCG/Collectible Vendors, Artists, and Guests will be there! Cash Prize Cosplay Contests both days!
Early bird tickets get you in 30 mins early (9:30am)! General admission at the door starts 10am both days! Show Hours: Saturday (10am-5pm) Sunday (10am-4pm).
Truly a weekend not to be missed! Let’s get busy in the bayou! See you there!

Show Hours:
Saturday August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday August 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fan Expo Chicago ( Illinois)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Fan Expo Chicago is what used to be commonly known as the Chicago Comicon. Acquired by Wizard Entertainment in 1997, Wizard World Chicago Comic Con became one of the larger comic book conventions in the U.S. In 2021, Wizard World events was acquired by Fan Expo HQ and this convention became Fan Expo Chicago.
If you’re into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You’ll feel out of this world – and right at home. Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO Chicago. All 75,000 of them.
Fan Expo Chicago Hours
Friday 4 PM – 9 PM^
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
^ Special Preview on Friday at 2 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.

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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (Anaheim / Los Angeles, California)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
For Disney fans see the latest from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel including a first look at the incredible plans for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.
• D23 Expo 2024 tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 26.
• Generally, Saturday single day tickets sell out first, followed by 3 day tickets.
• General member tickets should plan to spend about $99/adult and $79/child for one day.
FAQs
What is the D23 ultimate fan event?
D23 Expo, the largest Disney fan event in the world, celebrates all the wonderful worlds of The Walt Disney Company under one roof, including the best of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel across film, television, streaming, theme parks, products, online, music, live entertainment, and more.

What is D23 Disney fan club?
D23 is “The Official Disney Fan Club”. It was established on March 10, 2009, as the first-ever official club for Disney fans.
Can anyone join D23?
Membership in D23 is open to persons 18 years or older. You must be at least 18 years old to purchase a Gold or Gold Family Membership for yourself or as a gift for another individual who is 18 years or older.

Geek'd Con (Shreveport, Louisiana)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Geek’d Con 2023 was a blast, featuring guests like Kevin Smith (he did a 2-day appearance in Shreveport!), Jason Mewes, Brandon Routh, Sam Witwer, Kurt Angle, the cast of Steven Universe, and many more. The event was a huge hit with the community, and will hopefully serve as a building block for 2024!
Geek’d Con Hours
Friday – 5pm-9pm
Saturday – 9am-7pm
Sunday – 10am-5pm

Queen City Anime Con (Charlotte, North Carolina)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, 555 South McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
Queen City Anime Con is Charlotte, North Carolina’s premiere anime convention, focused on celebrating fandom and LBGTQ+ culture through engaging performances, cosplay, and community experiences. Come enjoy a 3-Day Weekend of celebration and fun!

Oz Comic-Con (Canberra, Australia)
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-16 | Exhibition Park in Canberra, Flemington Rd, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
Oz Comic-Con Canberra is Australia’s premier pop culture and comic-con event in Melbourne. Showcasing all the latest studio activations, comics, anime, cosplay, and video games.

Collect-A-Con San Antonio (Texas)
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-16 | Freeman Expo Halls & Coliseum, 3201 E Houston Street, San Antonio, TX, 78219, United States
Collect-A-Con is nation’s largest trading card, anime, pop culture convention.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under

HachiCon (Salt Lake City, Utah)
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-22 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Salt Lake West Valley City, 3524 Market St, West Valley City, UT, 84119, United States
HachiCon is a non-profit Utah-based anime convention that celebrates both fandom and Japanese culture. We aim to provide education, entertainment, and a sense of community for all of our attendees, and to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all walks of nerd life.

Anime NYC (New York)
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-23 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Anime NYC is New York City’s anime convention! A showcase of the best of Japanese pop culture in the biggest city in America, Anime NYC brings anime fans together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan!
Anime NYC Show Hours
FRIDAY 2 PM – 8 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM – 7 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM – 4 PM

Colorado Springs Comic Con
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Colorado Springs Comic Con is the biggest and best pop culture convention in the Springs. This 3-day event features celebrities from all genres of TV, movies and cartoons, and some of the best names in the comic art community.

Planet Anime (Kansas City, Missouri)
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
Planet Anime is an anime-centric destination featuring an incredible lineup of anime voice celebrities, exhibitors, special events, a wide ranging schedule of panels, plus amazing cosplay, a cosplay contest and more.
Show Hours
Friday 5PM – 10PM
Saturday 10AM – 2AM
Sunday 10AM – 5PM

ColossalCon Texas (Round Rock, Texas)
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (TX), 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock, TX, 78665, United States
ColossalCon Texas Hours
Friday: 10AM – 2AM
Saturday: 8AM – 2AM
Sunday: 8AM – 5PM

Plastic City Comic Con (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
2026-08-22 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leominster, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA, 01453, United States
Convention Hours 10AM-5PM
Kids 12 and under FREE
FREE Parking
Entrance Fee $10.00

Lafayette Comic-Con (Indiana)
2026-08-22 | Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road, Lafayette, IN, 47905, United States
The Lafayette Comic-Con is held at Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds in Lafayette, Indiana. Bringing you original artists, inventive creators, special guests, video games, cosplay contests, toys old and new, and of course comic books.

Soda City Comic Con (Columbia, South Carolina)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Soda City Comic Con is the premiere comic event in the Midlands. With over 150 artists, vendors, guests and cosplayers, there’s something for every member of your family! We encourage you to come see how amazing pop culture can be!
Soda City Comic Con Hours
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Collect-A-Con Charlotte (North Carolina)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, 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.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under

Anime Impulse Orange County (Anaheim, California)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts’ content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and streamers, nonstop live entertainment, and a near endless selection from food booths.
Show Hours
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 7pm
Anaheim Convention Center

Harrisburg Comic & Pop Con (Pennsylvania)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
Harrisburg Comic & Pop Con features over 100,000 sq. FT of comics, anime, sci-fi, cosplay, contests, panels, celebrities & more!
Harrisburg Comic & Pop Con Hours
Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
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Fan Expo Canada (Toronto)
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-30 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3L9, Canada
Fan Expo Canada is an annual fan convention held in Toronto, Canada. It was founded as the Canadian National Comic Book Expo in 1995 by Hobby Star Marketing Inc and now organized by Fan Expo, it includes distinctly branded sections, including GX (Gaming Expo) and SFX (Science Fiction Expo), and formerly CNAnime (Canadian National Anime Expo). It is a four-day event typically held the weekend before Labour Day during the summer at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).
