Annual Regional In-Person
Otakon 2026
Jul 31–Aug 2, 2026
Washington, District of Columbia
1 Month 4 Weeks
Venue Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Organizer Otakorp, Inc
Category Anime & Manga, Pop Culture
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome
Otakon 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, three-day regional convention and consumer show
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET) — local time
- Organizer
- Otakorp, Inc
- Venue
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
- Location
- Washington - District of Columbia Explore Washington’s official visitor guide for attractions, dining, and local tips.
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- Nearby Airports
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) ~ 4 miles (straight-line distance)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) ~ 24 miles (straight-line distance)
- BWI Marshall Airport (BWI) ~ 27 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Anime & Manga, Pop Culture
- Established
- 1994
- Event Website
- otakon.com
- By the Numbers
- 45,000+ attendees; 3 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- Yes, this event is open to the public.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Otakon 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Otakon takes place at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located at 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, District of Columbia.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 202-249-3000Website: eventsdc.com
How can I contact the organizer?
For inquiries, you can reach the organizer by phone at +1 410-230-0333 or by email at help@otakorp.org.
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