The Worldwide Anime Conventions Directory
Find anime cons, cosplay events and otaku festivals — anywhere on the map.
Tracking 332 upcoming conventions across 18 countries
What is the Anime Conventions Directory?
The Anime Conventions Directory is a free, community-driven directory built for the global anime, manga and cosplay scene. We track in-person anime conventions, cosplay meet-ups, otaku festivals and pop-culture expos so fans, cosplayers, artists and vendors can plan their next trip without trawling through scattered social posts and out-of-date event pages.
The directory covers conventions in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Oceania and beyond — from giant city-wide expos to small local gatherings. Listings include the event's name, dates, venue, country and region, plus a direct link to the organiser's official site so you always get verified information from the source. Updates are pulled in regularly and supplemented by community submissions.
Explore conventions on the map
Prefer a visual view? Our interactive world map plots every upcoming anime convention by venue location, so you can see at a glance what is happening near you — or plan a trip around events in another country. Zoom into a region, click a pin to see the event's dates and official site, and jump straight from the map to a listing.
Open the MapDiscover
Search and filter hundreds of upcoming anime conventions worldwide by country, region and date.
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See which events the community is most excited about with our free, no-signup hype counter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an anime convention?
An anime convention is an in-person event where fans of Japanese anime, manga, cosplay and related pop culture gather to attend panels, meet artists and voice actors, shop at the dealer hall, watch screenings and join cosplay competitions. They typically run from a single day to a long weekend.
How do I find anime conventions near me?
Open the directory and filter by country and province or state. Each listing shows the dates, venue and official website so you can quickly plan a trip to an anime con near you.
When are the biggest anime conventions?
Major anime conventions run year-round, with the heaviest seasons in summer and autumn. Use the directory's date sort to see what is coming up next, anywhere in the world.
Is the directory free to use?
Yes. The Anime Conventions Directory is completely free to browse. There is no signup, no paywall and no tracking-heavy login required to look up an event.
How can I add my convention to the directory?
Click the Add Convention button in the top navigation, fill in the event name, dates, venue and official URL, and submit. Each submission is reviewed before it appears in the public directory.