Trade Shows for Anime – Appointments from March 2026

Exhibition calender with current Trade Shows for Anime from 19.03.2026. 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
19. - 22. March 2026
Manga-Comic-Con
The event for all Manga, comics, cosplay and game fans

professional visitors and general public

Germany
Messe Leipzig Leipzig, Germany
Comics
27. - 29. March 2026
WonderCon
Event focusing on comics, movies, and TV series

professional visitors and general public

USA
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, USA
Comics
27. - 28. March 2026
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Pop culture convention focused on comics, cosplay, gaming, anime, and entertainment

publicly accessible

USA
McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, USA
Anime
02. - 03. May 2026
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
Fan
16. - 17. May 2026
FaRK
The fantasy and role-playing game convention

public event

Germany
Am Bergwerk Reden Schiffweiler, Germany
Anime
16. - 17. May 2026
HanaCon
Anime, Arts, & Asian Culture Convention

public event

USA
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel Towson, USA
Manga
13. - 14. June 2026
Wie.MAI.KAI
Anime, Manga and Cosplay Convention

public event

Germany
Stadthalle Flörsheim, Germany
Merchandising
17. - 19. June 2026
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
17. - 19. June 2026
Creators' Expo
Trade fair for creative industries to showcase and network

professional visitors only

Japan
Tokyo Big Sight Tokyo, Japan
Anime
10. - 12. July 2026
Anime-Marathon
The Japanese pop culture convention

public event

Germany
Avalon Hotelpark Königshof Königslutter am Elm, Germany
Manga
15. - 16. August 2026
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
19. - 23. August 2026
Eurofurence
Fair and Convention for Animal Costume Enthusiasts

public event

Germany
CCH - Congress Center Hamburg Hamburg, Germany
Anime
20. - 23. August 2026
Anime NYC
Large anime festival with panels, exhibitors, and cosplay

public event

USA
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York City, USA
Video Games
26. - 30. August 2026
gamescom
World's largest trade fair for computer and video games

professional visitors and general public

Germany
Köln Messe Cologne, Germany
Comics
11. - 13. September 2026
Rose City Comic Con
Pop‑Culture‑Convention with Comics, Cosplay, Anime and Gaming

publicly accessible

USA
Oregon Convention Center Portland, USA
Anime
26. - 27. September 2026
ZURICH POP CON & Game Show
The festival for movie, game, comic and cosplay fans

professional visitors and general public

Switzerland
MCH Messe Schweiz Zurich, Switzerland
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
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
Comics
Date still unknown
CCXP COLOGNE Comic Con Experience
World's leading trade fair for comics, films, board games, role-playing, fan merchandise and cosplay

publicly accessible

Germany
Köln Messe Cologne, Germany
Comics
Date still unknown
GERMAN COMIC CON
Convention relating to the theme of comic, film & TV, cosplay & costume, games

publicly accessible

Germany
Messe Dortmund Dortmund, Germany
Merchandising
Date still unknown
LICENSING JAPAN
Japan's largest trade fair for character and brand licensing and IP marketing

professional visitors only

Japan
Makuhari Messe Chiba, Japan
Design
Date still unknown
Creators' Expo
Trade fair for creative industries to showcase and network

professional visitors only

Japan
Makuhari Messe Chiba, Japan
Fan
Expected April 2026
Fantasy Fest
Fair for Gothic and Medieval fans

publicly accessible

Netherlands
Expo Rijswijk De Broodfabriek Rijswijk, Netherlands
Manga
Expected May 2026
KitsuCon
Trade fair for anime, manga, games, cosplay and Japanese culture

professional visitors only

Switzerland
Reckensaal Thayngen, Switzerland
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