2026 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
59 confirmed Midwest anime cons across 9 states. Filter by location or month to plan your event season.
10 events found
Ohayocon
Dayton Convention Center
Dayton, OH
Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026
Colossalcon Prime
Kalahari Resorts
Sandusky, OH
May 27–31, 2026
Animate! Columbus
TBA
Columbus, OH
Jun 12–14, 2026
Anime Ink Con
Duke Energy Convention Center
Cincinnati, OH
Dates not yet announced
Otakon
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Dates not yet announced
Animarathon
BGSU Student Union
Bowling Green, OH
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
Zipcon
University of Akron Student Union
Akron, OH
Dates not yet announced
Matsuricon
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Columbus, OH
Dates not yet announced
Anime Conventions in Ohio — 2026
- OhayoconJan 30–Feb 1 · Dayton, OH
- Colossalcon PrimeMay 27–May 31 · Sandusky, OH
- Animate! ColumbusJun 12–Jun 14 · Columbus, OH
- Anime Ink ConDates not yet announced · Cincinnati, OH
- OtakonDates not yet announced · Columbus, OH
- AnimarathonDates not yet announced · Bowling Green, OH
- Galaxy Con ColumbusDates not yet announced · Columbus, OH
- HallowconDates not yet announced · Cleveland, OH
- ZipconDates not yet announced · Akron, OH
- MatsuriconDates not yet announced · Columbus, OH
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.