Animate! Columbus
Hosted by Animate! Columbus
Animate! Columbus is a three-day animation and fandom convention in Columbus, Ohio, bringing together anime, cartoons, cosplay, gaming, voice actors, vendors, artists, panels, Q&As, tabletop games, video games, costume contests, and fan events. Held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Animate! Columbus stands out because it feels like a full animation celebration, not just a standard anime con. It’s built around the characters, stories, art, voices, and fandoms that make animation culture so fun. Whether you’re there to cosplay, meet guests, shop vendors, play games, catch panels, or just spend the weekend around fans who get it, Animate! Columbus gives you a lot to explore. And if you’re into anime tattoos, it’s a great place to show them off. This is the kind of crowd that notices the characters, symbols, and references behind your ink.
Animate! Columbus 🔥
Animate! Columbus is bringing anime, animation, cosplay, gaming, panels, vendors, and fan events to Columbus, Ohio, and this one has a fun angle that makes it feel different 👀
This event is all about animation culture. Not just anime, but the characters, stories, voices, art, games, and fandoms that come with it.
You can come for the voice actors, cosplay, Q&As, gaming, vendors, artists, panels, costume contests, and fan events, then still find something weird and fun happening around the corner.
What makes Animate! Columbus stand out is that it feels like a full animation celebration. It brings together anime, cartoons, cosplay, video games, tabletop gaming, voice actors, panels, costume contests, and fan programming all in one weekend.
And if you’re into anime tattoos, this is a great place to show them off. The crowd is built around characters, art, animation, and fandom, so people are more likely to notice the details behind your ink.
What Is Animate! Columbus?
Animate! Columbus is a three-day animation and fandom convention held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
The event celebrates anime, animation, cosplay, gaming, voice acting, art, vendors, panels, Q&As, fan events, tabletop games, video games, and costume contests.
It’s a good fit for fans who love anime, cartoons, games, and character-driven stories all in the same space.
Why Come Through? ✨
Anime, animation, cosplay, gaming, and fandom all in one place
Voice actors, panels, Q&As, vendors, artists, and fan events
Video games, tabletop gaming, costume contests, and cosplay fun
A strong event for fans who love characters, stories, and animation culture
A perfect place to show off your anime tattoos
A full weekend of fan energy in Columbus, Ohio 😭
Event Details
Dates: June 12 to June 14, 2026
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio
Address: 400 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Why you should come: Anime. Animation. Cosplay. Gaming. Voice actors. Fan energy.
Event Hours
Friday: 4 PM to 12 AM
Saturday: 10 AM to 1 AM
Sunday: 10 AM to 7 PM
Ticket Info 🎟️
Tickets are available through the official Animate! Columbus ticket page.
Use code ANIMATE10 for 10% off admission tickets, bringing the starting price to about $45 before fees.
Ticket Link:
https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-tickets
Prices and availability may change, so check the official ticket page before grabbing your badge.
