Youmacon
- Dates
- Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Huntington Place
- Price
- $20 to $80
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 14, 2026
Youmacon returns to Huntington Place, Detroit, MI, Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Youmacon is Detroit's anime and pop culture convention, held every year on Halloween weekend at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. Running since 2005 and now drawing over 14,000 unique visitors annually, it has been voted Best Anime Convention in Metro Times' Best of Detroit Readers' Picks every year since 2018. The 2026 edition runs October 29 through November 1, with convention hours stretching from 10 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday
What people love
The guest list pairs English and Japanese voice actors (Marina Inoue, Hikaru Midorikawa, Robbie Daymond, Lex Lang) with musical guests spanning nerdcore rap, DJ sets and a Transformers-costumed rock band (Cybertronic Spree), alongside a large tabletop and video gaming footprint (13,000 and 40,000 square feet respectively) and a Saturday-night Integrated Cosplay Contest that doubles as the USA preliminary for the international Cosplay World Masters and Pop Culture Hiroshima competitions, with a detailed prop and weapons policy covering everything from lightsabers to fake arrows
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Youmacon on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
Nearest airport Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), about 21 miles from the convention; the organizer quotes about $40 by taxi, $25-30 by rideshare, or $2 on the FAST Bus Michigan Ave route, which begins at the airport..
How do I get to Youmacon?
By car
Most people drive to Youmacon. The nearest major airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), about 21 miles from the convention; the organizer quotes about $40 by taxi, $25-30 by rideshare, or $2 on the FAST Bus Michigan Ave route, which begins at the airport., 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
Begins at DTW and runs to Downtown Detroit
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
On site parking available. The organizer links a Municipal Parking Map and an Additional Parking Lots Map covering areas near the Renaissance Center, Huntington Place and Greektown; it notes rates and limitations vary with other events downtown and directs attendees to contact the lot operator. No single parking rate is published
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), about 21 miles from the convention; the organizer quotes about $40 by taxi, $25-30 by rideshare, or $2 on the FAST Bus Michigan Ave route, which begins at the airport.
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
Huntington Place
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
An Accessibility Badge identifier is issued at the Accessible Line at Registration (Hall D); attendees needing help should go to Con Ops (Room 329) for the Accessibility Coordinator. Each accessible attendee may have one companion or helper also receive the identifier, but both must hold a paid badge.
A single-day pre-registered badge currently has no online add-on for the identifier; it must be picked up at the Accessible Line. Huntington Place separately publishes its own accessibility policy and has a limited number of rental wheelchairs, first-come-first-served, ID required
Quiet Room, Room 338, for attendees who are overstimulated or need a quiet break; an Accessibility Badge identifier is not required to use it. No food is allowed except to take medication; closable drinks are allowed. Tentative hours: Friday 11 AM-10 PM, Saturday 10 AM-10 PM, Sunday 11 AM-4 PM
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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