- Member DIN
- S922
Midwest Conventions 2026
Conventions are grouped by state (alphabetical) and sorted by date. Dates are marked as TBD if not yet confirmed/verified for 2026.
Size Estimates:
- Small: <25,000 attendees
- Medium: 25,000 - 75,000 attendees
- Large: 75,000+ attendees
Illinois
Extra Life Chicago Gaming ConventionArea: Chicago, IL
Dates: February 22, 2026
Website: luriechildrens.org
Size: Small
Midwest Convention (Young Judaea)
Area: Ingleside, IL
Dates: March 5–8, 2026
Website: youngjudaea.org
Size: Small
PeoriaCon
Area: Peoria, IL
Dates: March 7-8, 2026
Website: peoriacon.com
Size:
Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2)
Area: Chicago, IL
Dates: March 27–29, 2026
Website: c2e2.org
Size: Large
Anime Central
Area: Rosemont, IL
Dates: May 15–17, 2026
Website: acen.org
Size: Large
Midwest Haunters Convention
Area: Rosemont, IL
Dates: June 5-7, 2026
Website: midwesthaunterscon.com
Size: Medium
Anime Midwest
Area: Rosemont, IL
Dates: July 3–5, 2026
Website: animemidwest.com
Size: Medium
Archon
Area: Collinsville, IL
Dates: TBD
Website: archonstl.org
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Indiana
Anime CrossroadsArea: Plainfield, IN
Dates: February 20–22, 2026
Website: animecrossroads.com
Size: Medium
Indiana Comic-Con
Area: Indianapolis, IN
Dates: June 5–7, 2026
Website: indianacomicconvention.com
Size: Medium
GenCon
Area: Indianapolis, IN
Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
Website: gencon.com
Size: Large
Iowa
DemiConArea: Urbandale, IA
Dates: May 1–3, 2026
Website: demicon.org
Size: Medium
Planet Funk Con
Area: Davenport, IA
Dates: June 26-28, 2026
Website: planetfunccon.com
Size:
GalaxyCon Des Moines
Area: Des Moines, IA
Dates: September 11-13, 2026
Website: galaxycon.com
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Kansas
Naka-KonArea: Overland Park, KS
Dates: March 13–15, 2026
Website: naka-kon.com
Size: Medium
Michigan
Great Lakes Comic-ConArea: Warren, MI
Dates: TBD
Website: greatlakescomicconvention.com
Size: Medium
Motor City Comic Con
Area: Novi, MI
Dates: May 15-17, 2026
Website: motorcitycomiccon.com
Size: Large
Minnesota
Anime DetourArea: Minneapolis, MN
Dates: March 27–29, 2026
Website: animedetour.com
Size: Medium
Twin Cities Con
Area: Minneapolis, MN
Dates: November 20-22, 2026
Website: twincities.con.com
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Missouri
Planet ComiconArea: Kansas City, MO
Dates: March 27–29, 2026
Website: planetcomicon.com
Size: Large
Missouri Comic Con
Area: Springfield, MO
Dates: April 11–12, 2026
Website: missouricomiccon.com
Size: Medium
Ozarks Gaming Convention (OZ Con)
Area: Ozark, MO
Dates: April 25–27, 2026
Website: oz-con.com
Size: Medium
Tremendicon
Area: Springfield, MO
Dates: May 29–31, 2026
Website: tremendicon.com
Size: Small
GalaxyCon St. Louis
Area: St. Louis, MO
Dates: October 23-25, 2026
Website: galaxycon.com
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Planet Anime
Area: Kansas City, MO
Dates: TBD
Website: planetanimekc.com
Size:
Nebraska
Upper Midwest Convention and Visitors Bureau Fall ConferenceArea: Grand Island, NE
Dates: September 21–23, 2026
Website: umcvb.com
Size: Small
North Dakota
ImagiconArea: Minot, ND
Dates: April 24–26, 2026
Website: imagiconnd.com
Size: Small
CoreCon
Area: Fargo, ND
Dates: May 21–24, 2026
Website: fargocorecon.org
Size: Medium
Ohio
OhayoconArea: Dayton, OH
Dates: January 30-February 1, 2026
Website: ohayocon.online
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FanExpo Cleveland
Area: Cleveland, OH
Dates: March 13–15, 2026
Website: fanexpohq.com
Size: Large
FantastiCon Toledo
Area: Toledo, OH
Dates: March 14–15, 2026
Website: fantasticon.online
Size: Medium
ColossalCon Prime
Area: Sandusky, OH
Dates: May 27-31, 2026
Website: colossalconprime.com
Size:
Origins Game Fair
Area: Columbus, OH
Dates: June 17-21, 2026
Website: originsgamefair.com
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Anime Ohio
Area: Sharonville, OH
Dates: July 10-12, 2026
Website: animeohio.com
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TrotCon
Area: Columbus, OH
Dates: July 24–26, 2026
Website: trotcon.net
Size: Small
Matsuricon
Area: Columbus, OH
Dates: September 4-6, 2026
Website: matsuricon.org
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GDEX
Area: Columbus, OH
Dates: TBD
Website: thegdex.com
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Cleveland Gaming Classic
Area: Cleveland, OH
Dates: September 11-13, 2026
Website: gamecleveland.com
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TORG
Area: Columbus, OH
Dates: November 14-15, 2026
Website: torgevents.com
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GalaxyCon Columbus
Area: Columbus, OH
Dates: TBD
Website: galaxycon.com
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South Dakota
Black Hills ConDate: June 12-14, 2026
Location: Black Hills, SD
Website: blackhillscon.com
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Siouxpercon
Date: September 25-27, 2026
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Website: siouxpercon.com
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Wisconsin
Anime MilwaukeeDate: March 6-8, 2026
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Website: animemilwaukee.org
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Colossalcon North
Date: TBD
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
Website: collosalconnorth.com
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As always if I've missed an event or dates have been posted on TBD items please let me know, and I'll get this post updated.
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