Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Anime Magic

Fan-run three-day anime convention near O'Hare, split between the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Programming runs around the clock from opening to closing ceremonies.

Con Atlas · Illinois

Anime · Rosemont, IL

Anime Magic is an anime convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completed

When: Last held Aug 21–23, 2026; next dates TBA
Mid-to-late August weekend
Typically starts Friday around 10am and ends Sunday around 5pm
Where: Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL 60018 · Cook County
Directions
Hotel: Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Badges: Single day At door: Fri $65, Sat $70, Sun $60
Weekend $75 at door (advance $60-$75)
7 or under free
Organized by: Anime Magic!
Fan-run
Since 2019

Official site Directions Add to calendar

What to expect

Round-the-clock programming with some rooms open 24 hours
Anime Magic! INK'd tattoo alley
Sake tasting area
Craftsmanship cosplay contest
Food-vendor market in the convention center
cosplay
voice actors
J-culture
K-culture
nightlife
tattoo alley
24-hour programming

2026 Confirmed

August 21-23, 2026

Aug 21–23, 2026

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

2027 Not announced

Dates TBA

Guests

Lotus Juice
Dawn Bennett
Anjali Kunapaneni
Thames Malerose
Joshua Waters

Programming

Panels
Guest signings
Concerts
Dances
Video rooms / anime theater
Masquerade and cosplay contest
Nightlife DJ sets
Tabletop and arcade gaming
Blood drive

Good to know

Cosplay: Welcome but not required
Props: Weapons policy follows Illinois and Rosemont law

Nearby

Contact

contact@animemagic.org

Sources

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