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.

11 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

Jul17

Dokidokon

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

Oct29

Youmacon

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

TBD

Motor City Comic Con

Dates TBDSuburban Collection Showplace, Novi~50,000 attendees

TBD

Michigan Comic Con

Dates TBDSuburban Collection Showplace, Novi~30,000 attendees

TBD

Grand Rapids Comic Con

Dates TBDDeVos Place, Grand Rapids~12,000 attendees

TBD

Kalamazoo Comic Con

Dates TBDKalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo~8,000 attendees

TBD

Detroit Fanfare

Dates TBDFord Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn~5,000 attendees

TBD

JAFAX

Dates TBDGrand Valley State University, Grand Rapids~4,000 attendees

TBD

Shoufu-Con

Dates TBDLansing Center, Lansing~2,000 attendees

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