August 24, 2026
Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more! Every year, we bring your favorite voice actors, musicians, cosplayers, artists, designers, and industry experts to the Overland Park Convention Center. Catch guest panels and performances, be part of our cosplay competitions, enter contests, and learn about working in the anime, manga, and music industries.
November 1, 2026
2027 Idol Festival Applications Open!
Nakama Idols - the time has come! The 2027 Idol Festival applications are open!
Sunflower Idol Festival returns for its seventh year as Naka-Kon's flagship Japanese idol performance event. Details and application link are available on the Sunflower page.
Brand new this year is our Buttercup Idol...
October 29, 2026
Guest Announcement: Shinn Uchida
From blank canvas to stunning manga on a huge scale, watch a one-of-a-kind mural come to life over the course of the weekend as manga artist and live painter Shinn Uchida pops off the page at Naka-Kon 2027!
Shinn Uchida has performed all over the world, developing a unique, detailed, manga-style...
