MoTownCon - Anime & Comic Convention

About The Event

MoTownCon Returns for Its 6th Year

MoTownCon staff members at the 2023 event

Anime, Comics, Cosplay & More

MoTownCon is returning to the Concord Convention Center for another fun-filled day of cosplay, comics, and anime. We’re bringing back fan-favorite activities and expanding the experience with more vendors, itasha cars, panels, and even more things to do for everyone.

Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026 for MoTownCon’s 6th year. Event hours are 11 AM–8 PM.

Concord Convention Center
5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
General admission: $20 for ages 13+
Kids admission: $10 for ages 12 and under
Children age 2 and under enter free
VIP package: $50 and includes free parking (SOLD OUT). Standard parking is $5.

MoTownCon Fun

Things To Do

Cosplay Contest

Dress as your favorite character and compete with other cosplayers for awards.

Itasha Experience

Check out anime and themed vehicles on display, with plenty of photo opportunities.

Panels

Attend panels or apply to host your own discussion about a topic fellow fans will enjoy.

Panel Information View Event Schedule

Meet New People

Connect with fans who share your interests while browsing the vendor hall, panels, and activities.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Make MoTownCon Part of Your Halloween

Concord Convention Center

5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
Doors are open from 11 AM–8 PM. Parking is $5.

Halloween at the Itasha Showcase

Itasha Trunk or Treat

Our Itasha section is joining the Halloween fun with a family-friendly Trunk or Treat. Walk through a display of decorated anime-themed vehicles, collect candy, snap photos, and enjoy a colorful crossover of car culture, cosplay, and Halloween.

Anime-themed and decorated display vehicles
Candy stops and Halloween fun for attendees
Cosplay-friendly photo opportunities

Tickets

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 31, 2026

2026 Panels & Event Schedule

Plan your MoTownCon day! Browse panels, stage events, the cosplay contest, and the Monster Mash after-party. Select a session to see more details.

Panel Room

7 panels

12:00 PM–12:45 PM Tips, Tricks and Hacks to Budget Friendly Cosplay

Host: MangaGirl1114

Practical ways to make impressive cosplay without overspending, whether you're new to the hobby or experienced.

1:00 PM–1:45 PM Convention Survival Guide: Tips, Tricks and Lessons From a Con Veteran

Host: KoziCosplay

Convention advice covering budgets, accommodations, cosplay preparation, busy schedules, and getting involved.

2:00 PM–2:45 PM Five Nights at Freddy’s & Real World Paranormal Theory

Host: CosmicStarVA

Explore the paranormal ideas in Five Nights at Freddy’s and how they compare with real-world theories.

3:00 PM–3:45 PM Guess the Character!

Host: Sinead

Identify familiar characters from voice clips in an interactive guessing game, with chances to win prizes.

4:00 PM–4:45 PM Introduction to Leatherwork

Host: Sarelcon

A beginner-friendly introduction to leather selection, essential tools, vocabulary, carving, and tooling.

5:00 PM–5:45 PM Mr. Ant Tenna’s TV Time!!!

Host: Jacob

Join a Deltarune-inspired audience game show with quizzes, drawing, challenges, and a grand prize.

6:00 PM–6:45 PM Fandom in Numbers: A Data Analysis Look Into AO3 Fanfic

Host: Sunlight

Discover ways to examine fanfiction trends and data ethically.

Main Stage

6 events

12:00 PM–12:45 PM VA Q&A Panel

Host: MoTownCon

Meet the voice actor guests and hear about their creative processes, performances, and experiences.

1:00 PM–1:45 PM Speed Friending

Host: Sunlight

Meet other fans through structured conversations. Teens ages 13–17 participate in their own group.

2:00 PM–2:45 PM Itasha 101

Host: Joseph

Meet Itasha drivers and learn about anime-inspired car culture, customization, and how to get started.

3:00 PM–3:45 PM VocaloParty

Host: Cameran

A Vocaloid-themed series of games welcoming fans of both classic songs and Project Sekai.

5:00 PM–6:45 PM Cosplay Contest

Host: MoTownCon

Watch the cosplay contest or compete on the main stage. Participant pre-judging runs 12:00–4:00 PM in the rotunda beside registration and merchandise.

7:00 PM–9:00 PM MoTownCon Monster Mash

Host: MoTownCon • DJ Katakana & DJ Cosmixxx

Celebrate Halloween with a Monster Mash rave after-party featuring DJ Katakana and DJ Cosmixxx.

Itasha Area

1 outdoor event

3:30 PM start Itasha Trunk or Treat

Location: Outside at the Itasha Area (not Main Stage)

Outside at the Itasha Area—not the Main Stage. Visit decorated anime vehicles for candy, photos, and Halloween fun.

Times are local to Concord, North Carolina. Programming is subject to change. Cosplay pre-judging: 12:00–4:00 PM in the rotunda near registration and merchandise. The Itasha Trunk or Treat takes place outdoors, not at the Main Stage.