2026 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
59 confirmed Midwest anime cons across 9 states. Filter by location or month to plan your event season.
59 events found
Anime-Zap!
Embassy Suites East Peoria
East Peoria, IL
Jan 9–11, 2026
Isshocon
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti, MI
Jan 23–25, 2026
Ohayocon
Dayton Convention Center
Dayton, OH
Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026
UI-Con
Illini Union
Champaign, IL
Jan 30–31, 2026
Anime Crossroads
Embassy Suites Plainfield
Plainfield, IN
Feb 20–22, 2026
Anime Milwaukee
Baird Center
Milwaukee, WI
Mar 6–8, 2026
Anime Detour
DoubleTree by Hilton
Minneapolis, MN
Mar 27–29, 2026
C2E2
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Mar 27–29, 2026
Astronomicon
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti, MI
Apr 10–12, 2026
No Brand Con
Lismore Hotel
Eau Claire, WI
May 1–3, 2026
ACen (Anime Central)
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
May 15–17, 2026
Colossalcon Prime
Kalahari Resorts
Sandusky, OH
May 27–31, 2026
JAFAX
DeVos Place Convention Center
Grand Rapids, MI
Jun 5–7, 2026
Cosplay Picnic
Detroit Riverfront
Detroit, MI
Jun 6, 2026
Animate! Columbus
TBA
Columbus, OH
Jun 12–14, 2026
Anime Midwest
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
Jul 3–5, 2026
Capital City Comic Con
Lansing Center
Lansing, MI
Jul 10–12, 2026
Louisville Anime-Fest
Triple Crown Pavilion
Jeffersontown, KY
Jul 12, 2026
Dokidokon
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Jul 17–19, 2026
Really Cool Comic Con
Dort Financial Center
Flint, MI
Jul 18–19, 2026
Gen Con
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2026
MiAnime
Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Novi, MI
Aug 1–2, 2026
Video Games and Vinyl
Sheraton Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Aug 23, 2026
Ozokucon
Blue Water Convention Center
Port Huron, MI
Aug 28–30, 2026
Detroit Horror Con
Oakland Expo Center
Waterford Township, MI
Aug 28–30, 2026
Michigan Retro Game Expo
Delta Hotels Kalamazoo Conf Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Aug 29, 2026
GrandCon
DeVos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids, MI
Sep 4–6, 2026
Monroe Comic Con
FMB Expo Center
Monroe, MI
Sep 11–12, 2026
Youmacon
Huntington Place
Detroit, MI
Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2026
Detroit Retro Video Game Show
Southfield Pavilion
Southfield, MI
Nov 7, 2026
Colossalcon North
Kalahari Resorts Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Nov 20–22, 2026
Holiday Matsuri Midwest
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
Dates not yet announced
WindyCon
Westin Lombard
Chicago, IL
Dates not yet announced
ConComics Indy
Wyndham Indianapolis West
Indianapolis, IN
Dates not yet announced
Anime Ink Con
Duke Energy Convention Center
Cincinnati, OH
Dates not yet announced
Otakon
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Dates not yet announced
KawaiiKon Midwest
America's Center
St. Louis, MO
Dates not yet announced
Animarathon
BGSU Student Union
Bowling Green, OH
Dates not yet announced
Midwest GameFest
Wisconsin Center
Milwaukee, WI
Dates not yet announced
Michigan Comic Con
Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Novi, MI
Dates not yet announced
Galaxy Con Columbus
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Dates not yet announced
Hallowcon
Cleveland Convention Center
Cleveland, OH
Dates not yet announced
Detroit Fanfare
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
Dearborn, MI
Dates not yet announced
Zipcon
University of Akron Student Union
Akron, OH
Dates not yet announced
Con Alt Delete
Louisville Marriott Downtown
Louisville, KY
Dates not yet announced
IKKiCON Midwest
Hilton Chicago
Chicago, IL
Dates not yet announced
Indiana Comic Con
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
Dates not yet announced
Collect-A-Con Chicago
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
Dates not yet announced
Tokyo in Tulsa Midwest
Hilton Chicago
Chicago, IL
Dates not yet announced
Grand Rapids Comic Con
DeVos Place
Grand Rapids, MI
Dates not yet announced
Shoufu-Con
Lansing Center
Lansing, MI
Dates not yet announced
Motor City Comic Con
Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Novi, MI
Dates not yet announced
AniMinneapolis
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Dates not yet announced
Nan Desu Kan
Sheraton Grand Chicago
Chicago, IL
Dates not yet announced
Kalamazoo Comic Con
Kalamazoo County Expo Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Dates not yet announced
Archon
Gateway Convention Center
St. Louis, MO
Dates not yet announced
Midwest FurFest
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
Dates not yet announced
Matsuricon
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Columbus, OH
Dates not yet announced
Wizard World Chicago
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Chicago, IL
Dates not yet announced
59 confirmed Midwest anime cons for 2026. Search by month, state, or name. From ACen in Chicago to Youmacon in Detroit — the full circuit, one page. Whether you're chasing artist-alley tables, cosplay contests, or weekend badge pickups, this schedule covers every major event across nine states. Bookmark the page, filter by what matters, and plan your con season without juggling a dozen different sites.