22nd - 23rd August 2026

NEW VENUE: 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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🌸✨ We're excited to announce that dealer applications for RakuCon 2026 will be opening tomorrow at 8pm! ✨🌸 You'll be able to find the application form on our website! 💕 Applications will be open for 2 weeks and are not first come first serve, so
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🌸 ARE YOU RAKU READY?! 🌸 RakuCon Manchester returns next year 22nd - 23rd August 2026! Taking place at a new, bigger venue! 🩷 The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel! 🥳 Early bird discounted tickets will go live in January! 🎟️ Don't miss out on
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