Michigan Convention Guide

Detroit Anime Events 2026

Detroit and greater Michigan have become one of the Midwest's strongest anime corridors. Headlined by Youmacon — a 25,000-attendee juggernaut that takes over Huntington Place every fall — the state hosts a packed calendar of conventions year-round, from intimate fan gatherings to massive multi-genre expos.

17 Michigan Conventions

Jan23

Isshocon

Jan 23–25, 2026Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti~2,000 attendees

Apr10

Astronomicon

Apr 10–12, 2026Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti~5,000 attendees

Jun5

JAFAX

Jun 5–7, 2026DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids~4,000 attendees

Jun6

Cosplay Picnic

Jun 6, 2026Detroit, MI

Jul17

Dokidokon

Jul 17–19, 2026Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, Kalamazoo~3,000 attendees

Aug1

MiAnime

Aug 1–2, 2026Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi0

Aug28

Ozokucon

Aug 28–30, 2026Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron0

Oct29

Youmacon

Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2026Huntington Place, Detroit~25,000 attendees

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Motor City Comic Con

Dates not yet announcedVibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi~50,000 attendees

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Michigan Comic Con

Dates not yet announcedVibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi~30,000 attendees

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Grand Rapids Comic Con

Dates not yet announcedDeVos Place, Grand Rapids~12,000 attendees

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Kalamazoo Comic Con

Dates not yet announcedKalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo~8,000 attendees

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Detroit Fanfare

Dates not yet announcedFord Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn~5,000 attendees

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Shoufu-Con

Dates not yet announcedLansing Center, Lansing~2,000 attendees

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Glotaku

Dates not yet announcedDetroit, MI0

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Mythic Forge Gaming

Dates not yet announcedMythic Forge Gaming, Madison Heights0

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Gotta Gatcha

Dates not yet announcedDetroit, MI0

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