Jul 23 – Jul 26, 2026
Anime Matsuri 2026 in Houston
Anime Matsuri marks its 20th year July 23–26, 2026 at George R. Brown Convention Center with Japanese pop-culture panels, concerts, and vendor hall.
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Anime Matsuri turns 20 this week at George R. Brown Convention Center. The Houston convention runs July 23–26, 2026 with panels, concerts, a large vendor hall and artist alley, cosplay contests, and guest programming across Japanese pop culture and related fandoms.
Badges sell in advance on the official site. Downtown parking and hotel blocks fill fast on anniversary years, so treat Thursday setup and Friday open as the calmest entry if you can shift your schedule.
When: July 23–26, 2026
Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Confirm guest hours and badge tiers on animematsuri.com before you go.
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