Join us for Naka-Kon 2026!
March 13th to March 15th at the Overland Park Convention Center!
Thank you so very much for joining us at Naka-Kon 2025! It was amazing spending the weekend with all of you!
See you March 13-15, 2026!
Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more! Every year, we bring your favorite voice actors, musicians, cosplayers, artists, designers, and industry experts to the Overland Park Convention Center. Catch guest panels and performances, be part of our cosplay competitions, enter contests, and learn about working in the anime, manga, and music industries.
December 12, 2025
Nakama, ready your crafting supply stash, because this is the official announcement of the cosplay showcases available for the 2026 show! This includes the Mainstage Cosplay Contest, where we are again delighted to partner with Holiday Matsuri to offer the Winter Cosplay Championship Delegate Award. There are some exciting new opportunities for contestants this year, so please read the rules carefully. Registration opens Tuesday, January 6, at 6:00 p.m. CT
December 5, 2025
Naka-Kon’s mission has always been to celebrate Japanese culture, and we’re excited to announce a brand new experience to support that cause. Naka-kon is sending one outstanding member of the Naka-Kon community on a 5-day, 4-night trip to Tokyo, Japan! The trip includes tours, special events, and more. Naka-Kon will cover the cost of airfare, hotel, a guide, and the itinerary for one, and when you return, you will share your experiences with the rest of the Naka-Kon community...
December 3, 2025
Exhibit Hall status emails have been sent. Please check to make sure you received one. If you did not receive an email, please email vendors@naka-kon.com so we can check your status and get back to you.