Otakon 2026

Otakon 2026 Overview

Type

An in-person, three-day regional convention and consumer show

Start Date

July 31, 2026 (Friday)

End Date

August 2, 2026 (Sunday)

Time Zone

Eastern Time (ET) — local time

Organizer

Otakorp, Inc

28 East Ostend Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

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.

Accommodation

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Nearby Airports

• 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)

Driving distance may vary. Other airports may be available within driving 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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