2025 Conventions

FreeCon (Tallahassee, Florida)
2026-04-04 - 2026-04-05 | Oglesby Union, Florida State University, 75 N Woodward Ave, Tallahassee, FL, 32306, United States
FreeCon is a free-entry convention that is celebrating its 20th year! They are Tallahassee’s premier anime and gaming convention, serving as a welcoming place to fans of any genre or franchise. In previous years, they’ve had as many as 2,000 participants per day attend our convention.

Steel City Con (Monroeville / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd, Monroeville, PA, 15146, United States
Steel City Con, Pennsylvania’s largest pop culture convention, has lots of celebrities, many featured artists and over 600 vendors in-store bringing a diverse array of activities for the entire family.
Steel City Con Hours
Friday: 10 am – 8pm
Saturday: 10 am – 8pm
Sunday: 10 am – 5pm

Grand Rapids Comic Con (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
Grand Rapids Comic Con is held in Grand Rapids, the second-largest city in Michigan. As a way to connect the community, it offers a variety of comic book events and programming, including a toys and pop culture vending hall, fan panels, costume contests, film screenings and art shows.
Grand Rapids Comic Con Hours
Friday: 12:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm

LouisvilleCon (Louisville, Kentucky)
2026-04-11 | Triple Crown Pavilion, 1780 Plantside Dr, Jeffersontown, KY, 40299, United States
LOUISVILLECON – POP CULTURE EVENT
It’s a collectors mecca convention located in beautiful Derby City of Louisville, Kentucky. The LouisvilleCon strives to be Kentucky’s best and truest comic con featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As long-time fans of comic books, toys, pop-culture, sports cards, manga/anime, wrestling, gaming, cosplay, animation, sci-fi and fantasy, the promoter wanted to bring that style event to Kentucky.

Old School Comic Show (Concord, New Hampshire)
2026-04-11 | Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
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SC Comicon (Greenville, South Carolina)
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12 | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC, 29607, United States
Hosted by Borderlands Comics and Games, SC Comicon is the state’s largest comic and pop-culture convention. This family-friendly South Carolina comic con event in Greenville has something for fans of all ages—from the top creators in comics and celebrity guests, to toys, collectibles, and cosplayers, plus plenty of events and contests for the kids.
SC Comicon Hours
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 11am – 6pm

Yellow City Comic Con (Amarillo, Texas)
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX, 79101, United States
Yellow City Comic Convention is the largest community annual fandom event in the Texas Panhandle region. It is our mission to provide the best convention experience, build Amarillo tourism, and give back to the Community. Come out and enjoy Cosplay, Artists, Authors, Vendors, Celebrity Guests, panels, gaming, and so much more.
Yellow City Comic Con Hours
Friday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Annapolis Comic Con (Maryland)
2026-04-18 | Byzantium Center, 2747 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Annapolis Comic-Con is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy. Join hundreds of comic and pop culture fans in Annapolis, Maryland in March!
Annapolis Comic Con Hours
10am – 4pm

Kawaii Kon (Honolulu, Hawaii)
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Kawaii Kon, Hawaii’s Largest Anime Convention held annually in the Spring at the Hawaii Convention Center. Kawaii Kon currently has AMV and anime screenings; industry, fan, and guest panels; Hall Cosplay contests, Masquerade/Cosplay Competitions, Art Shows, Artist Alley Contests, Concerts, Dances, and Karaoke, along with Video and Role Playing games, autographs, and a Dealer’s Room.

iMagicon (Minot, North Dakota)
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Minot Municipal Auditorium, 420 3rd Ave SW, Minot, ND, 58701, United States
Minot’s comic and gaming convention will celebrate its 11th Year in 2025! A celebration of fandoms, you will find an eclectic focus on gaming, comics, cosplay, LARPing, and more.

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

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!

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

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!

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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Atlanta Comic Convention (Georgia)
2026-05-03 | Marriott Hotel-Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd, Atlanta, GA, 30345, United States
The Fan-Friendliest Show in the South! Atlanta Comic Convention is a comic book convention located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Over one million comic books (Gold, Silver, CGC, More!), toys (Vintage to Modern), Star Wars, Dr. Who, Posters, Anime, and more! $5.00 Admission! $8.00 Parking.

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

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)

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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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!

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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Fanimecon (San Jose, California)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 | San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
FanimeCon is an annual four-day anime convention held during May at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, over Memorial Day weekend. FanimeCon is brought together by a group of hard working fans. These fans come together every year to create a new convention to share with others with similar tastes. From the staffers and volunteers to the attendees, the passion for anime and Japanese culture brings them closer.

Wicked Comic Con (Boston, Massachusetts)
2026-05-23 | Westin Boston Seaport, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
May 23, 2026
Show Hours: 10 AM-5 PM
Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer St
Boston, MA
FREE TICKETS!
