Join us at HotaruCon X! The epic 3-day celebration of Anime and Japanese fandom culture from the 7th-9th November 2025, at the Leonardo Hotel, Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes.
We're looking forward to welcoming you back (again!) for another cosy 3-day long weekend celebrating all things fandom culture, creativity and community together. Don't miss your chance to geek-out with all your friends enjoying HotaruCon Highlights like the Cosplay Masquerade, FireFly Lounge, Dealers Hall, Artists Alley, Bring and Buy, Cosplay Chess, Games rooms, Karaoke, Charity Cosplay Cafe, Parties and the Cosplay Ball. Celebrate yourself and share your interests by signing up to run a panel on a topic of your choice, who knows what exciting things will happen?
Join our Discord to get to know the community and make friends before
you even set foot in the door! (You may even catch the committee 👀
We're
sold out right now (oh no!) but never fear - we have a wait list in
operation. Alteratively you may join our mailing list for regular
updates for next year's convention.
Book your stay for HotaruCon now!
Enjoy all the benefits of staying on site and being only a few floors away from the action on the 1st floor by booking at the Leonardo Hotel, Milton Keynes. Fully accessible via lift with step-free access from the street, come experience a weekend of anime culture, creativity and commmunity.
Grand Central, platform 12
NCP Portsmouth Dockyard (£12 all weekend)
2 minute walk from Bluebell Hill stop, service 12