22nd - 23rd August 2026
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
⛩️ Indie Japanese pop culture con
💕 Celebrating artists & small business
🩷 Amazing performances & panels
💖 Photo studio, games & more!
✨ Are you Raku ready?!
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RakuCon FAQ
Check out our full FAQ with the button below!
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The event is held at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly hotel on the 22nd - 23rd of August, 2026. It’s quickly accessible from Piccadilly Gardens station!
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Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
These are the entry times for all ticket types.
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Tickets are available to purchase by clicking here.
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You can collect your entry wristband from the RakuCon Main Help desk, located outside the International Suite on floor 3 of the venue.
Early wristband collection:
you can collect your wristband early on Friday 21st August, any time between 12pm and 7pm.
We highly encourage collecting your wristband on the Friday to help our team keep queues to a minimum on the weekend!
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If your question isn’t answered in our FAQ and you’d like to get in touch then please contact us via email at info@rakuevents.com
Collect your entry wristbands early!
you can collect your wristband early on Friday 21st August, any time between 12pm and 7pm.
We highly encourage collecting your wristband on the Friday to help our team keep queues to a minimum on the weekend!
RakuCon Guests!
RakuCon Floor Guide
Check out what’s on each floor of RakuCon and view the venue’s 3D virtual tour with the button below!
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Here you will find the Hotel’s ground floor entrance and reception.
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Entrance from the car park.
On this floor you will find the following:
Hover Media Photo Studio - located in the Portland Room.
RakuCon Help Point
Hotel Reception
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On this floor you will find the following:
Chibi stage - located in the Senate Suite.
RakuCon Organisers Office - located in the Boardroom.
Boardgames - located in the Congress room.
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On this floor you will find the following:
Dealers Hall - located in the International Suite.
RakuCon Main Help Desk - located outside the International Suite.
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On this floor you will find the following:
Main stage - located in Park Suite - Central Park
The Lounge (anime screenings, guest meet & greets, workshops, panels) - located in Park Avenue.
Gaming Zone - located in Park Lane
Dealers Table Locations
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