Anime Central (ACEN)

Name: Anime Central (ACEN)
Start: 2027-05-14
End: 2027-05-16
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Anime

May 14–16, 2027

Chicago, IL

Venue

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

Transit info pending

Closed

Closes: Dec 1, 2025

Tables $200/TableLottery

Closed

Opens: Feb 4, 2025

Closes: Dec 1, 2025

Booth / table cost: $850.00 - $1,400.00

Open Now

Opens: Sep 19, 2025

Estimated — based on 2023 pricing. 2026 prices have not been announced yet.

Artist Table

$85.00

Low confidence — verify with the convention website.

Year	Dates	Venue	Artist Cost	Vendor Cost	Attendance
2025	May 16–18, 2025	—	—	—	—
2024	May 17–19, 2024	—	—	—	—
2023	May 19–21, 2023	—	$85.00	—	—

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Last verified: Jun 20, 2026