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Illinois cons

14 comic, anime, gaming, and fan convention listings in Illinois.

Confirmed: 12 · Not announced: 1 · Announced: 1

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1. Anime Anime Central (ACen) May 14–16, 2027 · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O'Hare · Rosemont, IL Anime Central (ACen) is an anime convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with verified dates from May 14 through May 16, 2027. One of the largest artist alleys in the USFree-to-play gaming hall with arcade and tournamentsPremiere screenings
2. Anime Anime Magic Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, IL Anime Magic is an anime convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with no upcoming dates listed. Round-the-clock programming with some rooms open 24 hoursAnime Magic! INK'd tattoo alleySake tasting area
3. Anime Anime Midwest July 2–4, 2027 · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, IL Anime Midwest is an anime convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with verified dates from July 2 through July 4, 2027. Cosplay World Crown competitionGrand Stage concerts and nerdcore musicFree-play DDR
4. Comics and pop culture C2E2 Apr 30–May 2, 2027 · McCormick Place (South Building) · Chicago, IL C2E2 is a comic and pop culture convention in Chicago, Illinois, with verified dates from April 30 through May 2, 2027. Artist AlleyWriters Block author programmingCelebrity photo ops and autographs
5. Comics and pop culture CAPE Con Sat, Aug 28, 2027 · Santori Library (Aurora Public Library District) · Aurora, IL CAPE Con is a comic and pop culture convention in Aurora, Illinois, with a listed date of August 28, 2027. Free501st Legion and League of Enchantment appearancesCosplay Medic and help deskFandom Lounge and cosplay break room
6. Comics and pop culture Chicago Alternative Comics Expo May 1–2, 2027 · Irish American Heritage Center · Chicago, IL Chicago Alternative Comics Expo is a comic and pop culture convention in Chicago, Illinois, with listed dates from May 1 through May 2, 2027. Free
7. Anime Con+Alt+Delete Dec 18–20, 2026 · Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago · Rosemont, IL Con+Alt+Delete is an anime convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with verified dates from December 18 through December 20, 2026. Low-cost weekend badgesConSweet with free ramen and Mt. DewArcade machines and 20+ video game consoles
8. Comics and pop culture DuPage Comic Con Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · DuPage County Fairgrounds (DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds), Building 1 · Wheaton, IL DuPage Comic Con is a comic and pop culture convention in Wheaton, Illinois, with a verified date of February 6, 2027. 150+ comic dealers, toy/TCG vendors, artists and guestsCash-prize cosplay contestVideo and tabletop gaming tournaments
9. Comics and pop culture FAN EXPO Chicago Aug 20–22, 2027 · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, IL FAN EXPO Chicago is a comic and pop culture convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with verified dates from August 20 through August 22, 2027. Celebrity photo ops and autographsComics creatorsAnime and gaming areas
10. Horror Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention Hyatt Regency O'Hare · Rosemont, IL Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention is a horror convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with no upcoming dates listed. Scream 30th-anniversary reunion (2026)Svengoolie-hosted costume contestFilm premieres and screenings
11. Toys and collectibles Gconnn Orland Park Civic Center · Orland Park, IL Gconnn is a toy and collectibles show in Orland Park, Illinois, with no upcoming dates listed. Three rooms of comic and collectible dealersFree comic for the first 100 attendees
12. Anime UI-Con Feb 5–6, 2027 · Illinois Conference Center · Champaign, IL UI-Con is an anime convention in Champaign, Illinois, with verified dates from February 5 through February 6, 2027. Dedicated UI-CON bus from the Illini UnionMaid cafeRave
13. Comics and pop culture Vernon Area Public Library Mini Comic Con Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Vernon Area Public Library · Lincolnshire, IL Vernon Area Public Library Mini Comic Con is a comic and pop culture convention in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with a listed date of November 14, 2026. Free
14. Sci-fi and fantasy Windycon Oct 9–11, 2026 · Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago · Rosemont, IL Windycon is a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with verified dates from October 9 through October 11, 2026. ConSuiteParty floors in the Premier TowerGuests of Honor program