METROCON 2026

METROCON is an annual anime convention held in Tampa, Florida. The official website lists the 2026 dates as July 31 through August 2, 2026, and identifies the venue as the Tampa Convention Center at 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. The convention describes itself as a fan-run event focused on anime and video games, with programming that includes cosplay, gaming, comics, sci-fi, fantasy, film, panels, and workshops. The website's About page also lists future METROCON dates, confirming that the event continues as a recurring summer convention.