Anthro New England (ANE)

Anthro New England (ANE) is the undisputed "Titan of the East," establishing itself not just as Boston's premier furry event, but as one of the absolutely massive, top-ten largest furry conventions on the entire planet! Driven by the intense, highly collegiate energy of the Northeast Corridor, ANE boasts completely explosive growth, recently blasting past an utterly staggering 7,200 attendees.

2026: It's a Western!

Operating directly in the peak of the frigid Boston winter from January 15-18, 2026, ANE is bringing serious frontier energy with its incredible "It's a Western!" theme.

The juxtaposition is brilliant: as sub-zero storms whip across the modern glass cityscape of the Seaport District, attendees will transform the convention halls into a warm, deeply immersive Wild West settlement. With renowned creators like Sleepy Stag anchored as Guests of Honor, you can absolutely expect programming to lean brilliantly into high-concept storytelling, massive performance art, and spectacular frontier aesthetics. Note: In 2026, ANE's dates overlap highly with Further Confusion (San Jose), forcing attendees to choose between the East and West coast titans!

Getting There

Boston acts as a spectacular, highly efficient transit hub for the entire Northeast:

• Flying: Logan International Airport (BOS) is incredibly close to the convention footprint. You do not need a rental car! Attendees can step off the plane and directly utilize the MBTA Silver Line, which provides phenomenally fast, cheap, and efficient transit straight from the massive airport terminals into the heart of the Seaport District.
• Amtrak and Rail: Boston's South Station is a massive rail hub, allowing attendees from New York, Philadelphia, and broader New England to train directly into the city center seamlessly.

Accommodation

ANE completely commands the Boston Harbor waterfront:

• The Main Venue (Westin Boston Seaport District): A massive, absolutely gorgeous ultra-modern property that serves as the epic, high-energy core of the convention. Because Boston winter weather is incredibly harsh, securing a room inside the primary Westin block is deeply crucial, allowing attendees to effortlessly bounce between massive raves, Dealers Dens, and incredible room parties without ever stepping outside!
• The Seaport Network: Due to ANE's staggering growth, the convention now regularly utilizes a sprawling network of highly walkable partner hotels directly in the surrounding, fiercely luxurious Seaport District grid.

Highlights

• The Titan of the East: A massive, record-breaking convention ranking among the absolute largest furry events in the world!
• It's a Western!: A brilliant, frontier-inspired aesthetic juxtaposing the harsh, freezing January weather.
• Flawless Transit: Incredible logistical ease via Logan Airport (BOS) and the ultra-efficient MBTA Silver Line.
• The Seaport Takeover: Operating out of the stunning, massive Westin Boston Seaport District and its surrounding luxury grid.