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Naka-Kon

Three-day anime and Japanese pop culture convention at the Overland Park Convention Center with voice actors, musicians, cosplay competitions, panels and late-night dance parties.

Con Atlas · Kansas

Anime · Overland Park, KS

Naka-Kon is an anime convention in Overland Park, Kansas, with verified dates from March 12 through March 14, 2027.

Confirmed

When: Mar 12–14, 2027
Preview night: Thursday registration/badge pickup 6pm-9pm
Mid-March weekend
2026: Fri 4pm-3am, Sat 8am-3am, Sun 10am-4pm; vendor hall Fri 4-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66211 · Johnson County
Directions
Hotel: Sheraton Overland Park and Hilton Garden Inn (programming spaces)
Badges: 2027 badges on sale; VIP badges limited (on sale Sept 1, 2026); prices not captured
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Organized by: Naka-Kon
Fan-run

Official site Tickets Directions Add to calendar

What to expect

Guest-of-honor concert (Maki Otsuki, 2026)
Idolfest performances
Hi-NAKTANE dance party
Vendor hall in Exhibit Hall A/B
Programming runs until 3am Fri/Sat
anime
J-pop
idols
cosplay
voice actors
late-night dances

2026 Confirmed

March 13-15, 2026 (completed)

Mar 13–15, 2026

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

2027 Confirmed

March 12-14, 2027

Mar 12–14, 2027

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

Guests

Maki Otsuki

Programming

Panels and fan panels
Concerts
Cosplay competitions and workshops
Screenings
Gaming
Dances
Obstacle course

Good to know

Props: Props & weapon check at Ballroom C pre-function area
Health: COVID safety policy page on site

Nearby

Contact

guests@naka-kon.com

Sources

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