Anime Central
- Dates
- May 14 to 16, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Hyatt Regency O'Hare
- Price
- $50 to $100
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 14, 2026
Anime Central returns to Rosemont, IL, May 14 to 16, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Anime Central's 2027 edition runs May 14 to 16 across the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and the adjoining Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois, under 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. The open adult full-weekend tier at capture is $75, rising on a four-step ladder to $100 at the door after April 1, 2027; limited single-day badges run $50 to $70, children 6 to 12 are $25, and toddlers 5 and under attend free. Programming includes a Masquerade and a separate Cosplay Gatherings track, under a policy that bans any metal prop with a blade or point regardless of sharpness, along with real and airsoft guns outright. Artist Alley fills through a lottery, alongside a retailer hall the organizer describes as one of the largest in the country. Gaming spans a tabletop track and a free-to-play video gaming hall with tournaments. Room blocks across a dozen O'Hare-area hotels opened for booking in mid-October 2026
Listen
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Lineup
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Getting there
Nearest airport Less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago; multiple room-block hotels are at or near O'Hare..
How do I get to Anime Central?
By car
Most people drive to Anime Central. The nearest major airport is Less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago; multiple room-block hotels are at or near O'Hare., and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
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🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Membership is required for all ages. Photo ID is required for onsite purchase/pickup for attendees 16 and older. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees 17 or under must be off hotel grounds by midnight unless a registered hotel guest or accompanied by a legal guardian
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Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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