Status update: The Katana Karlsruhe Anime & Cosplay Convention announced for September 12 to 14, 2025 has been canceled. At present, there is no reliable new date announcement from the organizer for 2026 or 2027. For that reason, we do not list Katana as an upcoming event in the Nekodanshi calendar.
This page remains online as a transparent clarification because older announcements and search results are still circulating. This way, you can quickly see which information is outdated and where to find confirmed events instead.
What was planned for Katana Karlsruhe?
Katana was announced as a multi-day anime and cosplay convention in Karlsruhe-Durlach. Early descriptions mentioned anime, cosplay, stage programming, vendors, artists, and community meetups. Since the event was canceled, we do not treat these details as an actually carried-out program and do not present the opening hours or ticket information from that time as valid facts.
Is there a new Katana date?
Not currently, as far as can be publicly and reliably verified. An old event website or a still-visible social media post is not enough for us as confirmation. Only when the date, location, and organizer details are clearly published again can a new event entry be created.
If you are part of the organizing team yourself or have an official new announcement, you can submit the date via submit event. We review the details before publication.
Find anime and cosplay events in Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe also has an active creative, gaming, and cosplay scene independent of Katana. On our regional overview, you will find confirmed dates and suitable destinations in the area:
- Cosplay conventions in Karlsruhe
- current events in the convention calendar
- Cosplay Convention Calendar
- Cons & Trade Fairs Convention Calendar
How can I tell whether a date is really confirmed?
- Official source: The date and location are listed on the organizer’s website or verifiable channel.
- Current ticket or program information: Links do not lead only to old landing pages.
- Matching details: Organizer, venue, and ticket shop state the same weekend.
- No unresolved cancellation: A previous cancellation has been explicitly replaced by a new edition.
Especially with new conventions, the venue, permits, or schedule change more often. So only book travel and accommodation once the key details come from an official current source.
Why Nekodanshi clearly explains canceled events
Simply leaving old text in place would be convenient, but not helpful. Visitors plan trips, costumes, and budgets based on such information. That is why we clearly mark canceled or unconfirmed events and instead link to current alternatives. It is less spectacular than a big announcement, but more honest for the community.
Frequently asked questions about the Katana Karlsruhe Convention
Will Katana Karlsruhe take place in 2026?
At present, we do not have a confirmed official announcement for 2026.
What about the September 2025 date?
The announced event was canceled.
Where can I find current conventions in Karlsruhe?
On our page Cosplay conventions in Karlsruhe and in the Nekodanshi convention calendar.