One of the West Coast's largest anime, gaming, and pop culture conventions. 200+ vendor booths covering anime merchandise, comics, gaming, cosplay supplies, and collectibles. 25,000+ attendees.
📍 Venue & Location
San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA Venue type: convention center Venue capacity: 143,000 Show Website ↗
FanimeCon 2026 runs from May 22, 2026 to May 25, 2026 at San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA.
Where is FanimeCon 2026 held?
FanimeCon 2026 is held at San Jose McEnery Convention Center, located in 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA. It is a convention center venue. The venue is one of the premier event spaces in the San Jose area.
How much does a booth at FanimeCon 2026 cost?
FanimeCon 2026 typically draws around 200 exhibitors, making it one of the larger shows in San Jose. Booth costs vary by size and location — standard inline booths often start around $3,000–$8,000, while island or corner booths can run $15,000+. Booth design, fabrication, and show services add to the total investment. Request a quote for full-service booth management →
What services do exhibitors need at FanimeCon 2026?
Exhibitors at FanimeCon 2026 typically need booth design and fabrication, property ordering and shipping logistics, on-site setup and teardown crews, pre-show marketing assets, and post-show lead tracking. ReadySetShow! handles all of these as a single turnkey service — so your team can focus on working the show floor. See what's included →
FanimeCon 2026 exhibitor tips
Three tips for exhibiting at FanimeCon 2026: (1) Book early — prime booth locations sell out months in advance; (2) Brief your team — every person on the floor should have a clear pitch and know your lead capture process; (3) Follow up fast — leads go cold within 48 hours of a show. Read the full Bay Area exhibitor guide →