Animate! Raleigh

Animate! Raleigh is an annual three-day anime convention held during January or March at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The convention is organized by GalaxyCon.

Programming

The convention typically offers autographs, cosplay wrestling, costume contests, panels, tabletop gaming, video gaming, and vendors.

History

Animate! Raleigh held its first event in 2024 and will be located in Raleigh through 2030. The 2026 event was postponed from January to March due to a roof fire at the Raleigh Convention Center in December 2025.