Idol Con brings a dedicated celebration of Japanese idol performance culture to Manchester, built around choreographed dance routines, colourful costumes, J-pop anthems and a crowd full of light sticks.
A full day of idol performance
The event runs at Pendulum Hotel on Saturday 10 July 2027. Idol performances are the announced focus, but named acts, a running order, traders, workshops and any additional activities are still to be published.
Eventbrite lists the day from 10:30 to 19:00, while the organiser’s event page currently shows an 18:00 finish. Check the final timetable before booking onward travel. The organiser says its timetable will appear in the Animangapop app and on social channels closer to the event, with copies displayed at the show.
Tickets and entry
Eventbrite currently displays tickets from £18 to £46 and marks them available. Ticket types and mandatory fees are not included in the public summary, so confirm the final total before paying. The listing states no refunds.
The event page does not publish an occurrence-specific age rule. Animangapop’s general admission policy says anyone under 16 must remain with a parent, guardian or responsible adult aged 18 or over. A valid ticket or pass is required for entry, and some activities may have limited capacity.
Access and travel
Animangapop’s general accessibility policy offers one free carer ticket to an attendee who requires support and recommends requesting adjustments at least 14 days ahead where possible. Physical step-free routes, accessible toilets and quiet-space provision for this occurrence are not yet confirmed, so contact the organiser and hotel before buying if those facilities are essential.
Pendulum Hotel is around a five-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road stations. The hotel identifies Circle Square, Oxford Road M1 7ED as the nearest car park, approximately three minutes away. See the hotel’s directions before travelling.
Cover image
Original AI-generated thematic illustration created with OpenAI image generation. It does not depict the actual event, its performers, Pendulum Hotel, Animangapop or any existing idol group.