2026 Convention Guide

C2E2 2026

March 27–29, 2026 · Chicago, IL

Dates

March 27–29, 2026

3-day event

Venue

McCormick Place

Chicago, IL

Est. Attendance

~90,000

Official Website

About C2E2

C2E2 is a Midwest anime con taking place March 27–29, 2026. This 3-day event is held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL and is a favorite stop on the regional circuit. Drawing roughly 90,000 attendees, the event features cosplay contests, artist alleys, vendor halls, and panel programming that keep fans coming back year after year. Whether you're planning your first trip or you're a returning attendee, C2E2 is one of the must-hit events on the 2026 Midwest anime calendar.

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