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Anime Central (ACen)

The Midwest's largest anime and manga convention, held near O'Hare in Rosemont with Japanese and US industry guests, a large exhibit hall, one of the country's biggest artist alleys and free-play gaming.

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Anime · Rosemont, IL

Anime Central (ACen) is an anime convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with verified dates from May 14 through May 16, 2027.

Confirmed
When
May 14–16, 2027
Mid-May weekend
Where
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Rosemont, IL 60018 · Cook County
Directions
Badges
Full weekend $75-$100 (tiered; $70 onsite presale for 2027); child and single-day passes; membership required for all ages
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What to expect

  • One of the largest artist alleys in the US
  • Free-to-play gaming hall with arcade and tournaments
  • Premiere screenings
  • 24-hour video rooms
  • voice actors
  • artist alley
  • concerts
  • 24-hour video rooms
  • tabletop gaming

2026 Confirmed

May 15-17, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

May 14-16, 2027, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O'Hare

Checked Tue, Sept 29, 2026 against the official source.

Programming

  • Concerts
  • Dances
  • Panels and workshops
  • Autograph sessions
  • Tournaments

Plan your visit

Attendance
36,000+ unique attendees

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.