What vendors should know.
RakuCon is a Japanese Popular Culture convention organized by Raku Events, held annually in Manchester. The convention features a variety of activities, including cosplay competitions and gaming areas.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
Venue
The event is held at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly in 2026, previously at Pendulum Hotel.
Applications
Applications for vendors will open in early 2026.
What's happening.
Cosplay
RakuCon hosts cosplay competitions, with the first held in 2023.
Gaming
The convention features dedicated gaming areas, including video and board games, starting in 2024.
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- All dayEventSplatoon 3 European Championships 2023 UK & Ireland
A competitive event featuring teams from the UK and Ireland in the popular game Splatoon 3.
Pendulum Hotel, ManchesterAll day - All dayContestCosplay Competition
The first cosplay competition hosted at RakuCon, showcasing talented cosplayers.
Pendulum Hotel, ManchesterAll day
Vending at RakuCon?
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