What vendors should know.
HotaruCon is a three-day convention focused on anime, manga, and Japanese culture, featuring a variety of panels, cosplay events, and gaming activities.
Tickets for HotaruCon 2026 are £75.00 each, granting access to all three days and events.
Timing
November 13, 2026 — 3-day run. Vendor load-in occurs on Friday before the convention starts.
Crowd
The peak days for attendance are Saturday and Sunday.
Venue
The convention takes place at the Leonardo Hotel in Milton Keynes.
Applications
Applications for vendor tables are open separately from general registration, allowing vendors to apply without needing to register first.
What's happening.
Vendor Hall
The Dealers Hall is open on Saturday and Sunday, providing vendors the opportunity to sell merchandise, manga, and figures.
Artist Alley
The Artists Alley is open on Saturday and Sunday, dedicated to artists selling their creations, including prints and custom art.
Cosplay
HotaruCon features various cosplay events, including a Masquerade, Cosplay Chess, and a Cosplay Ball, encouraging participation from all skill levels.
Tickets
Tickets for HotaruCon 2026 are £75.00 each, granting access to all three days and events.
Gaming
The Games Room offers both digital and traditional gaming options, with a strict no food or drink policy.
Panels & Workshops
Panels cover a wide range of topics, from anime and gaming to cultural discussions, with opportunities for attendees to submit their own panels.
Who's showing up.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Michelle Taylor
@Exhausted_weeb_666, various conventions, social media presence.
Alex Joyce
Freelance artist, various conventions.
Ben Tagg
@Boop, various conventions.
Tori
@Canines_N_Cosplay, various conventions.
Kristel Smith
@Cerise_Queen, various conventions.
Jamie Purvis
@Jammy, various conventions.
Imogen Wilde
@Jin, various conventions.
Dave Lowe
@Just Dave, various conventions.
King Murray
@Keeperofthecosplays, various conventions.
Mara Venj
@Kristylae, various conventions.
Leah Gibbons
@Leah, various conventions.
Dakota Summers
@Sunny, various conventions.
Mike Chomyk
@The Chom, various conventions.
Rowan Marshall
@The Solution, various conventions.
Dylan Phillips
@tinypigeonuk, various conventions.
Will Gordon-Lee
@Will From WDM, various conventions.
Gray Paolozzi
@Wright_Cosplay, various conventions.
Sam Bailey
@MonsterWarBoss, various conventions.
Lisa Dawson
@Moyashi, various conventions.
Olivia Green
@P,A Green, various conventions.
Dave Schmidt
@perlen.prinz, various conventions.
Steven Walker
@Dongle, various conventions.
Zach Trzlnd
@Elnor, various conventions.
Em
@Emmy, various conventions.
Kyrie
@Kyrie, various conventions.
Aloe Bobcat
@Aloe Bobcat, various conventions.
The Raggedyman
@The Raggedyman, various conventions.
Amanita Ivy
@Amanita Ivy, various conventions.
BexiBeans
@BexiBeans, various conventions.
Aloe Bobcat
@Aloe Bobcat, various conventions.
Vik
@Vik, various conventions.
Wren
@Wren, various conventions.
CaptainM00gs
@CaptainM00gs, various conventions.
Em
@Em, various conventions.
Frog Hat Man
@Frog Hat Man, various conventions.
Danj
@Danj, various conventions.
Nert
@Nert, various conventions.
Kristylae
@Kristylae, various conventions.
Sami
@Sami, various conventions.
Lottie Catten
@Shadow Wolf, various conventions.
Muri Sensei
@Muri Sensei, various conventions.
DJChay
@DJChay, various conventions.
Sephy_Chan
@Sephy_Chan, various conventions.
maxstar
@maxstar, various conventions.
K-tan
@K-tan, various conventions.
Aldermaine
@Aldermaine, various conventions.
Em
@Em, various conventions.
HotaruCon
Organizers of HotaruCon, various events.
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- TBAPanelPanel Applications Open
Panel applications are now open for HotaruCon 5, inviting creative submissions related to anime, manga, and Japanese culture.
- TBAPanelAfter Dark Panels
18+ themed panels are welcome and will be carefully reviewed and marked on the schedule.
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