September 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for anime, manga, cosplay and trading card game fans.
Across Europe, North America and other parts of the world, several major conventions and smaller festivals will bring together anime and manga fans, cosplayers, collectors and TCG enthusiasts.
Whether you’re looking for a large anime convention, a cosplay-focused event, or a place to discover new manga and trading cards, September offers plenty of opportunities.
Here are some of the most interesting anime, manga, cosplay and TCG events taking place in September 2026.
Italy
Modena Nerd — Modena
September 5–6, 2026
Modena Nerd is one of the interesting Italian events taking place in September, with a strong presence of anime, manga and cosplay.
The event features a dedicated manga area and cosplay activities, making it an interesting destination for fans of Japanese pop culture.
The 2026 edition will also feature several notable guests, including Jessie T. Usher, known for playing A-Train in The Boys, as well as voice actors and other guests from the anime and television world.
Magico Mondo del Cosplay — Valeggio sul Mincio
September 4–6, 2026
For fans primarily interested in cosplay and anime, Magico Mondo del Cosplay is one of the events worth watching in Italy this September.
The event focuses particularly on cosplay, anime, fantasy and pop culture, making it a strong choice for anyone looking for a more cosplay-oriented experience.
Germany
Connichi — Wiesbaden
September 4–6, 2026
Connichi is one of Germany’s major anime and manga conventions and an important event for the European anime community.
The convention combines anime, manga and cosplay with Japanese culture and gaming-related activities. For anime and cosplay fans travelling around Europe in September, Connichi is one of the key events to consider.
United States
September is particularly busy for anime and cosplay conventions in the United States, with several events taking place during the first weekend of the month.
Dragon Con — Atlanta, Georgia
September 3–7, 2026
Dragon Con is one of the largest fan conventions in the United States and attracts communities from many different fandoms.
For this article, its most relevant areas are anime and cosplay, making it an interesting option for fans who enjoy large-scale convention environments and a wide variety of costumes and fandoms.
San Japan — San Antonio, Texas
September 4–6, 2026
San Japan focuses specifically on anime, manga, cosplay and Japanese pop culture.
That makes it one of the most directly relevant September events for anime and manga fans in the United States.
SacAnime Summer — Sacramento, California
September 4–6, 2026
SacAnime Summer combines anime, manga and cosplay with other forms of fan entertainment.
It is another major option for anyone looking for an anime-focused convention during the first weekend of September.
Matsuricon — Columbus, Ohio
September 4–6, 2026
Matsuricon is centered around anime, cosplay and Japanese culture.
It is particularly relevant for readers interested in Japanese pop culture and cosplay conventions in the United States.
Nan Desu Kan — Aurora, Colorado
September 4–6, 2026
Nan Desu Kan is another event worth considering for anime, manga and cosplay fans.
Its September dates place it among several US anime conventions taking place during the same weekend.
ColossalCon East — Pennsylvania
September 10–13, 2026
ColossalCon East brings together anime, cosplay and gaming-related fandoms, with anime and cosplay being the most relevant areas for this list.
It is another major US event for fans who want to combine convention culture with cosplay and Japanese pop culture.
Animeverse Reno — Reno, Nevada
September 19–20, 2026
Animeverse Reno is dedicated to anime, manga and cosplay, making it another straightforward choice for anime fans in the United States.
Ani-Medford — Medford
September 19–20, 2026
Ani-Medford focuses on anime, cosplay and gaming, with anime and cosplay making it relevant to this month’s list.
Anime Fargo — Fargo
September 25–27, 2026
Anime Fargo is another September event focused specifically on anime, manga and cosplay.
Ancient City Con — St. Augustine
September 25–27, 2026
Ancient City Con combines several fandoms, including anime and cosplay, making it another option for fans attending conventions toward the end of September.
Collect-A-Con Atlanta
September 26–27, 2026
For TCG and trading card collectors, Collect-A-Con Atlanta stands out from the anime-focused conventions on this list.
The event is centered around Pokémon, TCG, trading cards and collectibles, making it particularly interesting for collectors looking for a dedicated trading card event in September.
Canada
Ottawa Comiccon — Ottawa
September 11–13, 2026
Although the event covers several areas of pop culture, its anime and cosplay elements make Ottawa Comiccon relevant for fans interested in Japanese animation and costume culture.
It is also described in the source as one of the important Canadian events of the month.
Switzerland
Zurich Pop Con & Game Show — Zurich
September 26–27, 2026
For European fans, Zurich Pop Con is one of the most interesting events taking place in September.
The convention includes a broad selection of anime, manga, cosplay and Asian pop culture, as well as a dedicated TCG presence.
The event takes place across seven halls and approximately 30,000 square metres. The source also reports around 46,000 visitors for the 2025 edition, highlighting the scale of the convention.
For fans travelling from Italy or elsewhere in Central Europe, Zurich Pop Con could be particularly attractive because it brings several interests together in one event.
France
France has a particularly busy September calendar, with numerous smaller anime, manga and cosplay events taking place throughout the country.
Among the events listed for September 2026 are:
Vandœuvre in Game — September 5–6
Yggdrasil Fort Lointain — September 5–6
Miwa Festival — September 5–6
Mangalaxy Valence — September 12–13
Japan Geek Stories — September 12
Vannes Sekai Festival — September 12–13
Festival Harajuku, Paris — September 12
Japan Manga Wave, Amiens — September 12–13
Cidre et Dragon — September 19–20
Japan Manga Wave, Colmar — September 19–20
Fantastikon — September 26–27
Geek Life Laval — September 26–27
Japan Matsuri Montpellier — September 26–27
For readers specifically looking for anime and manga events in France, the September calendar provides a wide variety of options rather than relying on just one major convention.
Belgium
Japan Day — Liège
September 26–27, 2026
Japan Day focuses on anime, manga, Japanese culture and cosplay, making it a natural choice for fans interested in Japanese pop culture.
Manga en Cosplay Festival — Hasselt
September 5–6, 2026
As the name suggests, Manga en Cosplay Festival is particularly relevant to fans of manga and cosplay.
It is another event worth considering for fans travelling around Belgium in September.
Slovakia
Comics Salón — Bratislava
September 18–20, 2026
Comics Salón includes several areas of pop culture, but for our purposes its most relevant themes are anime and cosplay.
The event provides another opportunity for fans of Japanese-inspired pop culture to attend a convention in Central Europe.
Switzerland
Arcana Festival — Allaman
September 18–21, 2026
Arcana Festival is a broader fantasy and pop culture event, but it also includes cosplay, making it relevant to readers interested in costume events and convention culture.
Zurich Pop Con — Zurich
September 26–27, 2026
Zurich Pop Con remains one of the biggest Swiss events of the month, particularly for fans looking for a combination of anime, manga, cosplay, Asian pop culture and TCG.
New Zealand
Overload NZ — Auckland
September 26–27, 2026
Overload NZ combines anime, manga, cosplay and pop culture, making it one of the notable events for fans in New Zealand during September.
Brazil
Arkham Geek Fest — Taubaté
September 19–20, 2026
Arkham Geek Fest is listed as an event featuring anime, gaming, geek culture and cosplay.
For cosplay fans in Brazil, it represents one of the September events highlighted in the international convention calendar used for this overview.
Final Thoughts
September 2026 offers a surprisingly large number of opportunities for anime, manga, cosplay and TCG fans around the world.
For European fans, events such as Modena Nerd, Magico Mondo del Cosplay, Connichi and Zurich Pop Con stand out thanks to their focus on anime, manga and cosplay.
In the United States, the first weekend of September is particularly busy, with events such as San Japan, SacAnime Summer, Matsuricon and Nan Desu Kan taking place at the same time.
And for Pokémon and TCG collectors, Collect-A-Con Atlanta and Zurich Pop Con are two of the most interesting events to keep on the radar.
Whether your priority is discovering new manga, meeting fellow anime fans, showing off your latest cosplay or searching for your next collectible card, September 2026 looks set to be a very busy month for the community.