2025 Conventions

Idaho Falls Retro X (Idaho)
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-13 | Idaho Falls Recreation Center, 520 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402, United States
IDAHO FALLS RETRO X is bringing toys, comics, video games, and pop culture all under one roof! A local event complete with a Cosplay contest, special guests, and over 30 vendors. Door prizes throughout the day! One lucky person will win a Mario Day Nintendo Switch! Bring a can of food to support the Community Basket of Idaho Falls and get $2.00 off DAY OF SHOW admission.

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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Space Con (San Antonion, Texas)
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Freeman Expo Halls & Coliseum, 3201 E Houston Street, San Antonio, TX, 78219, United States
SPACECON is America’s newest comic con created by PMX Events and ACE Comic Con. Attendees will see celebrity guests from the likes of Star Wars, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy and other intergalactic movies and TV shows.
Con goers will discover an immersive show experience to get up-close and personal with their favorite celebrities, voice artists, and comic artists with hundreds of exhibitors and special attractions to exhilarate any fandom.
Space Con Hours
Friday 11 AM – 8 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5:30 PM

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Billings Fun Con (Montana)
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | MetraPark Pavillion, 308 6th Ave N, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Billings Fun Con is more than just a convention; it’s a community celebration where fans of all ages can come together to share their passion for comics, cosplay, and gaming. With a wide selection of vendors, artists, and gaming opportunities, this event promises to be a weekend filled with fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

Dover Comic Con (Delaware)
2026-06-13 | Dover Public Library, 35 E Loockerman St, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
Dover Con is a FREE, family-friendly, indoor/outdoor pop-culture festival with more than a hundred vendors, artists & artisans, authors, a cosplay competition, fan groups, pop-culture cars, food vendors, and panel discussions throughout the day.
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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
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs, and performance with Ying Yang Twins.

Philadelphia Comic-Con (Essington, Pennsylvania)
2026-06-14 | Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 76 Industrial Hwy, Essington, PA, 19029, United States
Philadelphia’s LONGEST-RUNNING Comic Convention! Over 3000 Square Feet of Your FAVORITE VENDORS Are BACK! Loaded with LOTSA GREAT STUFF You Can’t Live Without!
Admission is $4. (Kids Under 10 FREE!) Parking is FREE.
Show Hours:
Saturday: 10AM – 4PM

IC Collectors Convention (Nashville, Tennessee)
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | Sheraton Music City Nashville, 777 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
ICCCon is a Tennessee fan convention which features toy and collectible vendors from across the nation and around the world; guest stars signing autographs and taking photos with you! From franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Power Rangers, and more.
It’s brought to you by IC Toys Nashville, at 2549 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, and the creator of The Imperial Commissary.
Show Hours
Thursday 1PM – 6PM (VIP Access 1 hour before at 12 Noon)
Friday General Admission Access 10AM – 6PM (VIP Access 1 hour before at 9AM)
Saturday General Admission Access 10AM – 6PM (VIP Access 1 hour before at 9AM)
Sunday General Admission Access 11AM – 5PM (VIP Access 1 hour before at 10AM)

SoonerCon (Norman / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center, 2501 Conference Dr, Norman, OK, 73069, United States
SoonerCon is Oklahoma’s Premier Pop Culture Convention, bringing together comic book fans, cosplay and gaming.

Washington State Summer Con (Tacoma, Washington)
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | Washington State Fair, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
The Washington State Summer Con is June 21-23, 2024. The event is held at the Washington State Fair and Events Center in Puyallup, WA.
Washington State Summer Con Hours
Friday 12 pm – 7 pm
Saturday 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
*VIP Admission Tickets get Early Bird entry 30 minutes before all 3 days

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
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

Star Trek Set Tour Trekonderoga Event (Ticonderoga, New York)
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-28 | Trekonderoga, 112 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga, NY, 12883, United States
The Star Trek Set Tour is excited to welcome THE CAPTAIN will always be back! Space is limited, get your tickets today!
William Shatner comic cons guest appearances >
Star Trek Tour Hours:
Fall (Sep. to Oct.)
Tue.-Fri. 10-4
Sat. 10-6
Sun. 11-4
Winter (Nov. to Apr.)
Sat. 10-5
Sun. 11-4

Summer (May to Aug.)
Tue.-Sat. 10-6
Sun. 11-5

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!

Mississippi Comic Con (Jackson)
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-28 | Mississippi Trademart Center, 1200 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Mississippi Comic Convention is a two-day event being held at the Mississippi Trade Mart, bringing together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family-friendly environment.
Mississippi Comic Con Hours
Friday 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Cosplay America (Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina)
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-28 | TN
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.

BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention (Raleigh, North Carolina)
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join thousands of fellow LEGO® fans at the Raleigh Convention Center for the ultimate LEGO® Fan experience and celebrate the endless possibilities of LEGO® bricks during the BrickUniverse Build it! Tour. Guests will meet Professional artists from around the country, explore incredible LEGO® exhibits and creations, have a chance to build their own LEGO® creation, find rare and new LEGO® sets and so much more!

Casper Comic Con (Wyoming)
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | Ford Wyoming Center, #1 Events Drive, Casper, WY, 82602, United States
Dozens of vendors took part, selling comics, clothes, action figures, trading cards, posters, other collectibles, cosplay equipment and more.

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

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!

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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!
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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
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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

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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
