Event Concluded Annual Regional In-Person
Anime Central 2026
May 15–17, 2026
Rosemont, Illinois
Venue Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center
Organizer Midwest Animation Promotion Society
Category Anime & Manga, Pop Culture
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome
Anime Central 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, three-day regional convention
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- Midwest Animation Promotion Society (MAPS)
- Venue
- Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center 9291 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018, United States
- Location
- Rosemont - Illinois
- Nearby Airports
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- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) ~ 3 miles (straight-line distance)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) ~ 14 miles (straight-line distance)
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) ~ 67 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Anime & Manga, Pop Culture
- Established
- 1998
- Event Website
- acen.org
- By the Numbers
- 33,000+ visitors; 150+ vendors; 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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Anime Central 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Anime Central takes place at Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center, located at 9291 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 847-692-2220E-mail: descenter@rosemont.comWebsite: rosemont.com
How can I contact the organizer?
For inquiries, you can reach the organizer by phone at +1 224-676-0003 or by email at maps@acen.org.
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