2025 Conventions

Midwest Gaming Classic (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Wisconsin Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
The Midwest Gaming Classic is a trade show featuring 250,000+ square feet of retro and modern home video game consoles, pinball machines, arcade video games, tabletop RPGs, computers, tabletop board games, crane games, collectible card games, air hockey, and more! That’s over 10,000 games on free play along with over 200 vendors!
Midwest Gaming Classic Hours
Friday Preview Night 6pm – Midnight
Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Dallas Comic Show (Texas)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Music City Mall, 2401 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX, 75067, United States
Dallas Comic Show is a family-friendly event in the DFW area featuring exciting comic book and media guests, costumed characters, gaming and Anime content. This is show run by fans and done for fans.
Dallas Comic Show Hours
Friday 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 11am – 6pm
Next Shows:
Holiday Special November 22-23, 2025
Spring Spectacular April 25-26, 2026

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Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo (Burlington)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo is a family friendly event for all ages – delight in whimsical workshops, ghostbusting demos and role-playing games. Visit over 100 vendors, cosplayers, authors, artists and game designers.
Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo Hours
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm
Tickets are $20 for one day or $30 for two days.
Kids 6-12 are $5.
Kids under 6 get in free!
Parking is free!​

Arctic Comic Con (Anchorage, Alaska)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Arctic Comic Con is Alaska’s largest comic book and pop culture convention.

BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention (Rochester, New York)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | The Dome Arena, 2695 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY, 14467, United States
#1 family LEGO® Fan Event is returning to Rochester, NY in 2025 with the most creations built by professional artists under one roof! Join thousands of fellow LEGO® fans at the The Dome Arena/Minett Hall for the ultimate LEGO® fan experience and celebrate the endless possibilities of LEGO® bricks during the BrickUniverse Build it! Tour. Guest will meet Professional artists from around the country, explore incredible LEGO® exhibits and creations, build their own LEGO® creation, find rare and new LEGO® sets and so much more!

Four State Comic Con (Hagerstown, Maryland)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Four State Comic Con is a 2 Day event in Hagerstown, Maryland, offering nearly 50,000 Sq. Feet of Celebrity Guests, Comics, Games, Cosplay, Contests, Panels, Guest Artists, and many vendors including Comic, Anime, and Pop Culture goods!
Show Hours
Saturday 11AM-6PM
Sunday 11AM-5PM

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

Colorado Cosmic Con (Colorado Springs)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, United States
Colorado Cosmic Con brings comic book stories to life. Get lost in the world of comics, cosplay and have a lot of FUN!! with Colorado Cosmic Con! Family Friendly event, that showcases comic books, Funko Pops! Action figures, Anime, Cosplayer contest, Anime Car Show, After Party Dance, 501st Legion amazing display, Find and take pictures with your favorite superheroes and villains. Colorado Cosmic Con has it all.

Chicago Toy Show (Illinois)
2026-04-26 | Kane County Fair Grounds, 525 Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
The fourth Sunday of each April, July and October are always home to our event held at the Kane County Fairgrounds. 2024 begins our 51sy year of hosting the largest specialty show consisting of only antique toy and doll collectibles. We have 7 buildings and 1 pavilion full of exhibitors from around the world – scroll down to see floor plans of our facilities filled with the exhibitor booths.
Admission $10 per Adult & Kids 12 & Under Free!
2026 Show Dates
April 26, 2026
July 26, 2026
October 25, 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!

El Paso Comic Con (Texas)
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Comic Con is a nerd festival featuring celebrities, cosplay, comics, and more.
El Paso Comic Con Hours
Friday 5-9PM
Saturday 10AM-7PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM

Saratoga Comic Con (Saratoga Springs, New York)
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03 | Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Saratoga Comic Con is the largest comic con & pop-culture event in Upstate New York. This New York comic con event features celebs, cosplay, gaming, anime, sci-fi, geeks, comic book artists, writers, vendors, & media.
SHOW HOURS
Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
VIPS EARLY ACCESS 9:30
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May 3rd Mini-Comicon (Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina)
2026-05-03 | Fairwood Lanes, 201 Old Farm Rd S, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, United States
A Mini-Comicon that is FREE for the community to attend! Cosplay Contest, Multiple Vendors, Entertainment, Activities, Bowling, Arcade, Food, Full Bar and More!!
May 3rd Mini-Comicon Hours
01:00 pm to 07:00 pm

PopCon Indy (Indianapolis, Indiana)
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States
PopCon Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana is for fans by fans, celebrating all aspects of pop culture in one weekend.
PopCon Indy Hours
Friday 1pm – 11pm
Saturday 10am – 11pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
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Guests List
Utkarsh Ambudkar (known for Ghosts, Pitch Perfect, The Bad Guys, Never Have I Ever)
Jay Arondekar
Michael Jai White (Spawn)
Emma Caulfield (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, WandaVision)
Renae Jacobs (April O’Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Barry Gordon (Donatello in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Nolan North (voice of Nathan Drake in Uncharted video game series)
Eric Vale (voice of Sanji in One Piece, Trunks in Dragon Ball series)
Jason Spisak (voice of Silco in Arcane)
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Captain Carson Teva in The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, Appa in Kim’s Convenience)
JB Blanc (voice of Pakkun in Naruto)
George Buza (voice of Beast in X-Men: The Animated Series)
Nick Smith
Colin Donnell (Arrow, Pan Am)
Erika Harlacher (voice of Ann in Persona 5, Venti in Genshin Impact, Kurapika in Hunter x Hunter, Violet in Fire Emblem: Three Houses)
Chris Tergliafera (voice of Capitano)
Alexis Tipton (voice of Mei Hatsume in My Hero Academia)
Townsend Coleman (voice of Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Rob Paulsen (voice of Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Cam Clarke (voice of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Cal Dodd (voice of Wolverine in X-Men: The Animated Series)
Todd Haberkorn (voice of Natsu in Fairy Tail)
Debi Derryberry (voice of Jimmy Neutron in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius)
Jason Griffith (voice of Sonic the Hedgehog)
Austin Tindle (voice of Neito Monoma in My Hero Academia)
Daniel Baugh (voice of Jimbei in One Piece)
Sarah Wiedenheft (voice of Zeno in Dragon Ball Super)
Mike McFarland (voice of Master Roshi in Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super)
Brent Mukai (voice of Gyokko in Demon Slayer)
Landon McDonald (voice of Enmu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train)
Aaron Dismuke (voice of Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist)
Reagan Murdock (voice of Aki Hayakawa in Chainsaw Man)
Mick Wingert (voice of Professor Heimerdinger in Arcane)
Nicolas Roye (voice of Octane in Apex Legends)
Aaron Roberts (voice of Uta in Tokyo Ghoul)
Pete Capella (voice of Silver the Hedgehog)
Maurice LaMarche (voice of The Brain in Animaniacs)
Rick Heinz
K.N. Fitzwater
JM Paquette
Nick Smith
Andy T. Hanson
Valerie Willis
PC Nottingham
Erika Lance
Chelsea Burton Dunn
Cosplayers:
Sickeningly Sweet Cosplay

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.

Del Rio Comic Con (Texas)
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Pecan Ballroom, 1915 Veterans Blvd, Del Rio, TX, 78840, United States
Get Ready for the Ultimate Pop Culture Experience – Del Rio Comic-Con!
• Special Guest Appearance – WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi Fatu will be in the house! Meet the legend, get autographs, and snap a photo!
• Meet the Heroes – The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are making their way to Del Rio! Cowabunga, dudes!
• Cosplay Extravaganza – Strike a pose with top cosplayers, enter the cosplay contest, and show off your fandom!
• 501st Legion – Imperial Rough Riders – The Star Wars universe comes to life with epic troopers and galactic adventures!
• Gaming Tournaments – Test your skills in retro and modern gaming competitions for awesome prizes!
• Panels & Q&A Sessions – Get insights from industry experts, voice actors, and creators.
• Vendors Galore – Explore exclusive merch, comics, collectibles, and more from amazing artists and sellers.
• Food & Fun – Enjoy delicious eats while soaking in the electric atmosphere of Del Rio’s biggest geek culture event!
Ticket Information:
• Youth (6-17) – $5
• Adults (18-64) – $10
• FREE – Seniors (65+) & Kids (5 & under)

Motor City Comic Con (Detroit / Novi, Michigan)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Motor City Comic Con is the ultimate destination for all things pop culture, entertainment, and the celebration of creativity! As one of the premier comic conventions in Michigan and United States, it strives to create an unforgettable experience for fans, artists, exhibitors, and enthusiasts alike.
Motor City Comic Con Hours
Friday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Gem State Comic Con (Boise, Idaho)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID, 83714, United States
The Gem State Comic Con in Boise, Idaho, is a pop culture and comic convention celebrating all kinds of fandoms and welcoming fans of all ages. Whether you are into comics or movies and TV, video games or cosplay, sci-fi or fantasy, there is something for everyone.
Gem State Comic Con Hours
Fri: 3 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 10 am – 6 pm
Sun: 10 am – 5 pm

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

DreamHack Atlanta (Georgia)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
DreamHack is the ultimate fusion of digital delight and sleep-deprived excitement for all things gaming and all those who love gaming!
Picture this: a magical realm where gamers from all walks of life unite under one gigantic roof, armed with their trusty keyboards and fueled by an insatiable passion for pixels. The glow of screens paints the air with a neon aura allowing you to experience, conquer, and share with newfound friends.
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Super Cincy Expo (Cincinnati, Ohio)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | 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

WNC Asheville Comic Con (North Carolina)
2026-05-16 | Western Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC, 28732, United States
Over 170 Tables of awesome stuff to check out including 40+ Tables of comics.
Adults: $5.00
13 and under: $3.00
Ages 3 and under: Free

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

Tidewater Comicon (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
Tidewater Comicon is Coastal Virginia’s Largest Comic Convention with 2 full days of fun for the whole family. Come celebrate your favorite fandoms with Special Celebrity Guests, Comic Book Creators, Voice Actors, Cosplayers, Gaming, Panels, Contests, and much more!

Comic Con Revolution Ontario (California)
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA, 91764, United States
Comic Con Revolution is one of many annual California comic cons held at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California.
Attendees can expect a full exhibit hall with over 300 exhibitors including comic creators, new comic dealers, vintage comic dealers, Comic publishers, toy & collectibles vendors, crafts, costumes, clothing, cosplayers, fan groups, media stars and more.
Comic Con Revolution was founded on very simple principles. We are excited to celebrate comics and the creative arts. At the absolute core of what we do are the creators themselves. The people who create the comics, games, toys, film, movies and more that we all love. Without their tireless dedication to creating the fantastic worlds we all get lost in events like Comic Con Revolution would not be possible

For more information go to www.ccront.com
Comic Con Revolution Ontario Hours
Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm (9:00am with advance ticket purchase)
Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm (10:00am with advance ticket purchase)

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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Comicpalooza (Houston, Texas)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Comicpalooza is the largest pop culture and entertainment event in Texas. Held annually in Houston, it features some of the biggest movies stars, celebrities, comic artists, toy vendors and cosplayers.
Comicpalooza Show Hours
Friday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. (2:30 p.m. for VIPs), Programming hours 3 p.m. – midnight
Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (9:30 a.m. for VIPs), Programming hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (9:30 a.m. for VIPs), Programming hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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