2026 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
59 confirmed Midwest anime cons across 9 states. Filter by location or month to plan your event season.
22 events found
Isshocon
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti, MI
Jan 23–25, 2026
Astronomicon
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti, MI
Apr 10–12, 2026
JAFAX
DeVos Place Convention Center
Grand Rapids, MI
Jun 5–7, 2026
Cosplay Picnic
Detroit Riverfront
Detroit, MI
Jun 6, 2026
Capital City Comic Con
Lansing Center
Lansing, MI
Jul 10–12, 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
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
Michigan Comic Con
Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Novi, MI
Dates not yet announced
Detroit Fanfare
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
Dearborn, MI
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
Kalamazoo Comic Con
Kalamazoo County Expo Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Dates not yet announced
Anime Conventions in Michigan — 2026
- IsshoconJan 23–Jan 25 · Ypsilanti, MI
- AstronomiconApr 10–Apr 12 · Ypsilanti, MI
- JAFAXJun 5–Jun 7 · Grand Rapids, MI
- Cosplay PicnicJun 6–Jun 6 · Detroit, MI
- Capital City Comic ConJul 10–Jul 12 · Lansing, MI
- DokidokonJul 17–Jul 19 · Kalamazoo, MI
- Really Cool Comic ConJul 18–Jul 19 · Flint, MI
- MiAnimeAug 1–Aug 2 · Novi, MI
- Video Games and VinylAug 23–Aug 23 · Ann Arbor, MI
- OzokuconAug 28–Aug 30 · Port Huron, MI
- Detroit Horror ConAug 28–Aug 30 · Waterford Township, MI
- Michigan Retro Game ExpoAug 29–Aug 29 · Kalamazoo, MI
- GrandConSep 4–Sep 6 · Grand Rapids, MI
- Monroe Comic ConSep 11–Sep 12 · Monroe, MI
- YoumaconOct 29–Nov 1 · Detroit, MI
- Detroit Retro Video Game ShowNov 7–Nov 7 · Southfield, MI
- Michigan Comic ConDates not yet announced · Novi, MI
- Detroit FanfareDates not yet announced · Dearborn, MI
- Grand Rapids Comic ConDates not yet announced · Grand Rapids, MI
- Shoufu-ConDates not yet announced · Lansing, MI
- Motor City Comic ConDates not yet announced · Novi, MI
- Kalamazoo Comic ConDates not yet announced · Kalamazoo, MI
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.