Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con takes over Edgbaston Stadium for two days on 19–20 September. The current programme spans anime, video and tabletop gaming, cosplay, karaoke, parties, panels, performers and exhibitors, with a thirteen-name guest and performer line-up now advertised.
What is announced for 2026
The organiser currently names Debi Derryberry, Zee Andrews, Aileen Mythen, Valentine Stokes, AfroGeek House, Murdah Srvc, Amber, Duncan Gutteridge, LELE, MiuoniVT, SYNTHONIE, DJ Manimal and SOSOSO_tokyo_berlin. Newly advertised material includes AfroGeek House’s anime game show on the main stage and SYNTHONIE’s live cyberpunk music with interactive VR music workshops.
Confirmed activity areas include video gaming, anime theatre, tabletop gaming, stage events and panels, cosplay, karaoke and parties. The dated Birmingham timetable and exact closing and party times have not yet been published.
Tickets and entry
The current ticket page lists £30 for the weekend, £22 for Saturday and £15 for Sunday. Standard entry begins at 11:30. Early Bird adds £6, with entry from 10:00 and five raffle tickets. VIP adds £15 and includes Early Bird benefits, ten raffle tickets, a convention badge, official lanyard and tote bag. Confirm any mandatory checkout fees and the final total before purchase.
The organiser’s general policy says the event is all ages, with most content approximately PG-13. Under-16s need a responsible adult aged 18 or over; children aged eight and under enter free with an adult. Some evening content may be 18+ and require photo ID.
All weapons and large props are checked. Real weapons, metal replicas, sharp-tipped items, realistic imitation firearms, projectile-firing props and pyrotechnics are prohibited. The organiser may refuse oversized or heavy props; event and venue staff have the final decision.
Access and travel
The organiser describes its accessibility process as a work in progress and directs access queries to registrations@animeleague.com. Ask there about companion arrangements, cloakroom provision, parking and event-day transport, and see the official event website before travelling.
Cover image
Archive photograph “Animeleague Birmingham 2023 Cosplayers 3” by Asheiou, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. It shows the 2023 Birmingham event; the 2026 edition may differ. Cropped for presentation.
