2025 Conventions

Twin Cities Con (Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota)
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-22 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Twin Cities Con in Minneapolis / St.Paul, Minnesota is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy!
Show Hours
Friday 12 pm -7 pm
Saturday 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

Colossalcon North (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin)
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-22 | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (WI), 1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
Colossalcon North is a three-day event that features a variety of entertainment in a diverse, multi-function, crowd-friendly environment. One ticket price gives you access to all Concerts, Live Acts, and Performers to industry and media guests, DJs, artists, and vendors.
Colossalcon North Convention Hours
Friday 12p-3a
Saturday 11a-3a
Sunday 10a-5p

Blue Water International Comic Con (Port Huron, Michigan)
2026-11-21 | Bluewater Convention Center, 800 Harker Street, Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States
The Bluewater Comic Con is the affordable Comic Book and Pop Culture Experience. Thousands of comic books, action figures, toys, games, and original art, all under one roof. There is also Cosplay, Panels, and Contests. Meet and greet with national and local comic book artists and writers.

Holiday St. Pete (St. Petersburg, Florida)
2026-11-21 - 2026-11-22 | Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 1st St SE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Holiday St. Pete is a family-friendly convention and features comics, anime, science fiction, fantasy, and gaming as well as world-class cosplay.
Holiday St. Pete Hours
Saturday 10am – 11pm
Sunday 11am-5pm

Fan Expo San Francisco (California)
2026-11-27 - 2026-11-29 | Moscone Center West, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming. Three BIG days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await. Join tens of thousands of fans who are just like you.
Fan Expo San Francisco Hours
Friday 4 PM – 9 PM Preview Night
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
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SW Florida Con (Fort Myers, Florida)
2026-11-29 | Lee County Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, FL, 33917, United States
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
$20 ADMISSION| FREE PARKING | KIDS FREE UNDER AGE 11
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL | 10:00AM – 5:00PM

GalaxyCon Columbus (Ohio)
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
GalaxyCon Columbus is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!
GalaxyCon 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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Use Code GALAXY20 for 20% off Admission

Anime Frontier (Fort Worth / Dallas, Texas)
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06 | Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Anime Frontier is three days of exciting exhibits, premieres, and special events. As a premiere Texas anime convention, it features some of the biggest guests in anime and manga.
Show Hours
FRIDAY 1 PM – 7 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM – 7 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM – 4 PM

PAX Unplugged (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06 | Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
PAX Unplugged is a tabletop gaming-focused event specifically tailored to lovers of board games, RPGs, miniatures, cards, and more. Featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.
PAX Unplugged Hours
Friday 10:00 AM – Midnight
Saturday 10:00 AM – Midnight
Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ocean City Comic Con (Maryland)
2026-12-12 - 2026-12-13 | Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
Join Ocean City Comic Con for a day of geeky fun. Compete in cosplay contest and shop a huge convention floor of vendors, independent artists, guests and more. There will be informative and entertaining panels, anime screenings, video games and events all day!
Ocean City Comic Con Hours
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
Admission? Full weekend: $20. Sat. only: $15. Sun. only: $10.
Kids 9yo & younger free w/ paying adult, $1 off if in Costume, $1 off with a non-perishable food item for Diakonia. Discounts only available on in-person ticket sales at the door.

Anime 405 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
2026-12-12 - 2026-12-13 | Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109, United States
Experience the ultimate anime extravaganza at Anime 405, the premier anime convention in downtown OKC. You will be able to interact with your favorite voice over celebrities, get one of a kind autographs, and shop the most unique vendors and artist in Oklahoma!
Anime 405 Hours
Saturday: 10AM-7PM
Sunday: 10AM-5PM

Holiday Matsuri (Orlando, Florida)
2026-12-18 - 2026-12-20 | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Holiday Matsuri is the festively themed Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay convention with holiday cheer in Orlando, Florida! Every December, thousands of attendees come together during the holidays to celebrate their favorite interests, all with a holiday twist.

Ichibancon (Concord / Charlotte, North Carolina)
2027-01-07 - 2027-01-10 | Concord Convention Center at Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Ichibancon is a four-day NC Charlotte area anime convention event that features a variety of entertainment in a diverse, multi-function, crowd-friendly environment. One ticket price gives you access to all Concerts, Live Acts, and Performers to industry and media guests, DJs, artists, and vendors.
Ichibancon Hours
Friday 9:30am – 11pm
Saturday 9:30am – 11pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Ichibancon ticket prices
Weekend 1 & 2 Admission Bundle (Jan 4th-7th & Jan 11th-14th): $99
Get admission to both Ichibancon weekends at a discounted price! This package includes a 4-day admission for each weekend.
4 day $75
Thursday $35
Friday $45
Saturday $50
Sunday $25
2024 Carolinas Con Season Pass $125
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Anime Los Angeles (Long Beach, California)
2027-01-07 - 2027-01-10 | Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Exciting Live Entertainment, Concerts, Cosplay Masquerade, Industry Panels, Fashion Show, Idol Showcase, Enormous Exhibit & Artist Alley Hall, and much more. Experience Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Fan Expo New Orleans (Louisiana)
2027-01-08 - 2027-01-10 | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
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 New Orleans, Louisiana. All 30,000 of them.
Show Hours
Friday 3 PM – 8 PM^
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
^Special Preview on Friday at 1 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.
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Animate! Raleigh (North Carolina)
2027-01-08 - 2027-01-10 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Animate! Raleigh is a new North Carolina anime convention organized by GalaxyCon owners. It’s an ANIMATION CELEBRATION at GalaxyCon Presents ANIMATE! RALEIGH. Join the event for 3 days of anime, animation, cosplay, and more! We feature entertainment, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, panels, costume contests, cosplay wrestling, and so much more fandom for you to explore.
Animate! Raleigh 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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Ashevillecon (Asheville, North Carolina)
2027-01-09 | Holiday Inn Asheville, 435 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
AshevilleCon is a collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City Asheville, North Carolina. Striving to be North Carolina’s best and truest comic convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of comics and pop culture items the promoter brings North Carolina an event that will satisfy any fandom!

Central Florida Comic Con (Lakeland, Florida)
2027-01-15 - 2027-01-17 | RP Funding Center, 701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL, 33815, United States
Central Florida Comic Con is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy. If you’re a fan of Batman, the Avengers, Doctor Who, Star Wars, LEGO, Disney, Star Trek, the Walking Dead, Power Rangers, Game of Thrones, etc., you’ll probably fit right in at CFCC!!
Central Florida Comic Con Hours
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

TRISTAR Houston Collectors Show (Texas)
2027-02-05 - 2027-02-07 | NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, Houston, TX, 77054, United States
TRISTAR Collectors Show in Houston features autograph signings from your favorite athletes, sports memorabilia, sports cards, collectibles and much more!
TRISTAR Houston Collectors Show Hours
Friday 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
You will need an admission ticket for each day you would like to enter the show. Children under 5 are FREE!

Kami-Con (Birmingham, Alabama)
2027-02-12 - 2027-02-14 | Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Kami-Con is a three-day Alabama anime convention that celebrates Japanese culture, gaming, geek culture, anime & manga, comics, TV shows, movies, and much more!

Pensacon (Pensacola, Florida)
2027-02-19 - 2027-02-21 | Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL, 32502, United States
Pensacon is a North American multigenre convention, founded in 2013, which takes place once each year in Pensacola, Florida. The convention draws an attendance of more than 25,000, features around 100 media guests, encompasses five venues in downtown Pensacola and runs hundreds of hours of programming for fans of science fiction, fantasy, comic books, and other elements of fan culture.

New York Toy Fair
2027-02-20 - 2027-02-23 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
American International Toy Fair, commonly known as New York Toy Fair, is one of the biggest toy conventions in the world. The event is only open to toy industry professionals, retailers, and press media, offering a preview of new toys from big name brands like Hasbro, Lego, Mattel, and smaller toy manufacturers. Admission for toy buyers is free, but proof of participation in the toy industry is required. Admission for toy manufacturers and media is not free, and credentials are required. Attendees must be aged 18 years or older.
New York Toy Fair future dates in NYC:
February 14 – 17, 2026
February 20 –23, 2027

Star Trek: The Cruise
2027-02-20 - 2027-02-27 | Port of Miami, 1015 N. America Way, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Star Trek: The Cruise is the ultimate immersive experience shared by a star-studded crew and the most passionate Star Trek fans in the universe. On “The Un-Conventional Voyage,” you are more than a passenger — you become part of the Crew and part of the magic and majesty that is Star Trek!
On Star Trek: The Cruise VI, you will enjoy 7 days and nights of unique experiences including dramatic performances, comedy shows and concerts by Star Trek actors; intimate speaking engagements with leading scientists, influencers and experts; themed parties, interactive games, screenings, competitions and so much more!
Join an amazing lineup of actors and personalities on Star Trek: The Cruise VI as we navigate new frontiers in the Mexican Riviera on our first-ever West Coast sailing and boldly go where no cruise has gone before!

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Anime Milwaukee (Wisconsin)
2027-03-05 - 2027-03-07 | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Anime Milwaukee (AMKE) is a three-day Wisconsin anime convention that operates at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an estimated economic impact of $3.1 million to the downtown area. We celebrate and educate fans about anime, manga, Asian culture, music and gaming.

Fan Expo Cleveland (Ohio)
2027-03-12 - 2027-03-14 | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
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 with one of the largest Ohio comic cons– Fan Expo Cleveland. Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO Cleveland. All 25,000 of them.
Fan Expo Cleveland Hours
Friday 3 PM – 8 PM^
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
^ Special Preview on Friday at 1 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.

GalaxyCon Richmond (Virginia)
2027-03-18 - 2027-03-21 | Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
GalaxyCon Richmond is a a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!
GalaxyCon Richmond Hours
THURSDAY 2pm – 2am
FRIDAY 10am – 2am
SATURDAY 10am – 2am
SUNDAY 10am – 8pm
EXHIBITION HALL HOURS
THURSDAY 2pm – 8pm
FRIDAY 10am – 8pm
SATURDAY 10am – 8pm
SUNDAY 10am – 6pm

Colorado Anime Fest (Denver)
2027-03-19 - 2027-03-21 | Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO, 80237, United States
Colorado Anime Fest was founded in 2014 by a group of friends with decades of combined experience, having run dozens of events across the country. It has donated $32,601 to local charities to date. They’re also a member of the Japan America Society of Colorado.

Collective Con (Jacksonville, Florida)
2027-03-19 - 2027-03-21 | Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States
Collective Con is Northeast Florida’s largest pop culture convention. Don’t miss out on this weekend of fun with Celebrity Guests, Voice Actors from some of your Favorite Anime/Video Game, Vendors, Fan Panels, Video Game Tournaments, Cosplay Contests, After Parties and more.
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CT Gamer Con (Uncasville, Connecticut)
2027-03-20 - 2027-03-21 | Mohegan Sun (CT), 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States
Connecticut’s Terrific Gamer Convention (ctgamercon™) is Connecticut’s #1 eSports, TableTop Gaming and Cosplay Event! Join them for competitive video gaming (esports) for cool prizes, free play of your favorites! Retro-Gaming, Arcade classics – its all here! Shop for Awesome Artwork, Gaming Supplies, Statues, Action Figures, FUNKO POPS, Anime Collectibles, Cool Clothes and more.
CT Gamer Con Hours
Saturday 11:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm
GAMING/TOURNAMENT Hours
Saturday 11:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm

WonderCon (Los Angeles / Anaheim, California)
2027-03-26 - 2027-03-28 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
WonderCon features 900+ exhibitors in a 412,000 square foot Exhibit Hall filled with comics, original art, toys, and merchandise from many popular artists, publishers, and retailers. Attendees for WonderCon, which is one of the bigger California comic conventions, can expect exclusive movie and television programming, panels featuring the top comics professionals in the country, anime, autographs, games, a Masquerade, and portfolio review. WonderCon offers the complete convention experience!
WonderCon Show Hours
Friday 12 Noon – 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM
