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Summer is almost over but that doesn’t mean the cons are slowing down. Check out fairy fests, Japanese culture cons, dragon fests and Rocky Horror events.
AnimagiC 2024: Aug. 2-4: Mannheim: Come out and celebrate all things anime, manga and Japanese culture.
Elbenwald Festival 2024: Aug. 2-4: Spreeauenpark Cottbus: Catch a concert, compete in the cosplay contest, visit artist alley or attend magic school.
Crow Fairy and Festival of Fantasy 2024: August 3-4: Krefeld: Walk artist alley, shop vendors, listen to live music, see live fire shows and attend a workshop.
Slaying of the Dragon Festival: Aug. 2-18: Furth im Wald: See the play that has been performed in Furth im Wald for 400 years, catch a concert and play games.
The Big Meeting: August 9-11: Aach on Lake Constance: Participate in a lightsaber battle, meet guest stars and more at one of the biggest fantasy fests in Germany.
Natsukon: Aug. 10: Coburg: Meet with fellow fans of manga, anime and Japanese culture.
Contaku: August 10-11: Magdeburg: Celebrate all things manga, anime, Japanese pop culture, and cosplay at this two-day con.
Blue Goat Convention: August 15-18: Ilmenau: Eat, sleep and breathe gaming and LARPing in this beautiful German outdoor setting.
Fairy in the sun (kharchenko (123RF))
Main Matsuri Japan Festival: August 16-18: Offenbach am Main: Enjoy great food, a stage program, a cosplay contest and more. Children under 12 get in free.
ANNOTOPIA: August 16-18: Bad Mergentheim: Enjoy this semi-annual festival that celebrates fandom, steampunk, medieval times, and even dinosaurs.
Altburgfestival: August 16-18: Altburg: Check out a concert, the Celtic market and bring the kids for family day.
NipponCon: August 16-18: Bremen: An event on the topics of anime, manga and Japan: Check out a film, attend a workshop or lecture, rock your cosplay and compete in a competition.
German Film and Comic Con: Aug. 17-18: Essen: Meet the stars from some of your favorite pop culture movies and television shows.
Animany Convention: Aug. 17-18: Siegburg: Meet voice actors, go to a concert, play games and take photographs.
Nihonbashi: August 17-18: Kassel: Celebrate all things Japan: J-Music, manga, anime and more.
Gamescom: August 20-25: Cologne: The world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s leading business platform for the games industry. Shop from vendors and take part in a cosplay contest. The 20th is online only.
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NiederrheinCon: August 23-25: Wesel: Three days of roleplaying games, tabletop and board games!
Proud Nerd goes Rocky Horror: Aug. 24: Cologne: Do the Time Warp all day long at this con.
Time Travel Hagen: August 25: Hagen: Throughout the museum, you will find and interact with steampunk hot spots.
RATCON 2024: Aug. 30- Sept. 1: Limburg: Shop new items, walk artist alley, attend a panel or lecture.
Grayskull Con: Aug. 30- Sept. 1: Lennestadt: Do you “have the power?” Meet up with fellow “Masters of the Universe” fans, enjoy panels, raffles and exhibitions.
Weekend of Hell: Aug. 31- Sept. 1: Oberhausen: Meet guest stars and snag some autographs, attend panels, workshops and more at this horror-themed con.
Botanika Goes Space: Aug. 31: Bremen: Take a lightsaber or cooking class, listen to music or enjoy a lecture.
Great Game Gathering: Ramstein Enlisted Club (on the Air Base): Every Thursday: Bring your own board game or borrow one from the club. Drink and snack specials are available.
Friday Night Magic: Ramstein Air Base: Every Friday Night: Meet up with fellow Magic the Gathering enthusiasts for an evening of gaming.
Due to ever-changing regulations, make sure you check the website before traveling for an event. Also, the inclusion of an event on the list is not an endorsement for the authenticity or quality of event. Events on military installations require base access.
