Taking place at the NEC on 15 - 16 June, AnimeCon Birmingham will be our second show in the Midlands after a huge triumph in 2023 with thousands of happy visitors enjoying the show. AnimeCon will bring together communities of artists, anime fanatics, pro cosplayers as well as the K-pop and J-pop obsessed, for a unique showcase of Otaku popular culture.
Get ready for a weekend packed full of exhibits, shopping, parties, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, appearances by some of the world’s biggest creators and more.
AnimeCon UK is a festival, a market, exhibition and a theatre show all rolled into one! It's an amazing space for the community to call their own.
We return to NEC Birmingham on the 15th-16th June, so come and join the fun!
Will you spot our featured cosplayers at NEC? Full list to be shared soon.
Strut your stuff on the Cosplay Catwalk and watch as others do too!
Everyone LOVES a silent disco. Join ours for your favourite Anime hits for a boogie at the show.
Let's Cosplay. Everybody who wants to cosplay, can cosplay! We will be offering numerous cosplay activities and competitions throughout the festival.
Sing (or lip sync!) your heart out at AnimeCon. Make your favourite K-pop, J-pop, K Rock and Anisong your very own.
The famous Cosplay After Party comes to NEC! Grab a ticket for a party like no other!
The NEC is located in Marston Green, England, near to Birmingham and Solihull. It is near junction 6 of the M42 motorway, and is adjacent to Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International railway station.
HALL 1, THE NEC
Birmingham B40 1NT
Choose between a full weekend or a day ticket for Birmingham NEC. There's also a VIP package with limited availability.