Trade Shows for Anime – Appointments from October 2026

Exhibition calender with current Trade Shows for Anime from 08.10.2026. Anime is a Japanese form of animation that often includes distinctive drawings, superhuman powers, and breathtaking stories. Anime fairs are events that bring together fans of Japanese animation, also known as anime. Anime fairs are different from other fairs because of their specific theme related to anime.

Trade Shows for Anime worldwide by country

They are also known as anime conventions, Japan expo, comic cons or otaku events. The fairs are suitable for people of all ages who are interested in anime. Similar trade fairs in other sectors are e.g., B. Comic fairs, manga fairs and many more. Some of the most famous anime fairs are the Tokyo International Anime Fair or the Anime Expo in Los Angeles.

Comics
08. - 11. October 2026
New York Comic Con
Trade fair for comics

professional visitors and general public

USA
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York City, USA
Fan
10. - 11. October 2026
Fantasy Fest
Fair for Gothic and Medieval fans

publicly accessible

Netherlands
Expo Rijswijk De Broodfabriek Rijswijk, Netherlands
Comics
16. - 18. October 2026
CrossCon
Interactive fair for gaming, comics, cosplay, anime and pop culture

public event

Austria
Messe Tulln Tulln an der Donau, Austria
Anime
23. - 25. October 2026
MEX – Manga & Entertainment Expo
Fair on Manga, Anime, K-Pop and J-Pop

professional visitors and general public

Germany
Messe Berlin Berlin, Germany
Anime
21. - 22. November 2026
VIECC Vienna Comic Con
Austria's comic and entertainment fair

publicly accessible

Austria
Messe Wien Vienna, Austria
Toys
27. - 29. November 2026
Games Fair (Spielemesse)
Consumer fair for analogue gaming and education

publicly accessible

Germany
Messe Hamburg Hamburg, Germany
Christmas Items
13. December 2026
Weihnerdsmarkt
The nerdy Christmas market with a large selection of creative and homemade gifts

public event

Germany
Hermann-Neuberger-Halle Völklingen, Germany
Comics
18. - 21. March 2027
Manga-Comic-Con
The event for all Manga, comics, cosplay and game fans

professional visitors and general public

Germany
Messe Leipzig Leipzig, Germany
Fan
22. - 23. March 2027
FaRK
The fantasy and role-playing game convention

public event

Germany
Am Bergwerk Reden Schiffweiler, Germany
Comics
26. - 28. March 2027
WonderCon
Event focusing on comics, movies, and TV series

professional visitors and general public

USA
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, USA
Comics
02. - 04. April 2027
CrossCon
Interactive fair for gaming, comics, cosplay, anime and pop culture

public event

Austria
Messe Tulln Tulln an der Donau, Austria
Anime
24. - 25. April 2027
Austria Comic Con
Pop culture expo with stars from film and television, video games, comics and gaming

professional visitors and general public

Austria
Messe Wels Wels, Austria
Comics
30 Apr. - 02 May. 2027
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Pop culture convention focused on comics, cosplay, gaming, anime, and entertainment

publicly accessible

USA
McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, USA
Manga
05. - 06. June 2027
Wie.MAI.KAI
Anime, Manga and Cosplay Convention

public event

Germany
Stadthalle Flörsheim, Germany
Merchandising
23. - 25. June 2027
LICENSING JAPAN
Japan's largest trade fair for character and brand licensing and IP marketing

professional visitors only

Japan
Tokyo Big Sight Tokyo, Japan
Design
23. - 25. June 2027
Creator Expo
Trade fair for creative industries to showcase and network

professional visitors only

Japan
Tokyo Big Sight Tokyo, Japan
Video Games
23. - 29. August 2027
gamescom
World's largest trade fair for computer and video games

professional visitors and general public

Germany
Köln Messe Cologne, Germany
Manga
Date still unknown
KitsuCon
Trade fair for anime, manga, games, cosplay and Japanese culture

professional visitors only

Switzerland
Reckensaal Thayngen, Switzerland
Anime
Date still unknown
HanaCon
Anime, Arts, & Asian Culture Convention

public event

USA
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel Towson, USA
Cosplay
Expected June 2027
HeroFestival
Event for pop culture and traditional art forms

public event

France
Alpexpo Grenoble, France
Anime
Expected July 2027
Anime-Marathon
The Japanese pop culture convention

public event

Germany
Avalon Hotelpark Königshof Königslutter am Elm, Germany
Manga
Expected August 2027
Chibi-Con
Public fair for anime, manga, cosplay and gaming with numerous workshops and varied stage shows

publicly accessible

Switzerland
Mehrzweckanlage Teuchelweiher Winterthur, Switzerland
Fan
Expected August 2027
Eurofurence
Fair and Convention for Animal Costume Enthusiasts

public event

Germany
CCH - Congress Center Hamburg Hamburg, Germany
Anime
Expected August 2027
Anime NYC
Large anime festival with panels, exhibitors, and cosplay

public event

USA
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York City, USA
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