Cosplay.PH is here once again this year as they kick off their newest Cosplay Mania Event Series for 2026, the “Prism Saga”, as they start off with Cosplay Carnival 2026 “Eternal Emerald” this weekend, March 28-29, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Halls 1 & 2.
What to look forward to at Cosplay Carnival 2026?
Cosplay Carnival will be celebrating its 10th year this year as the event opener for the Cosplay Mania Event Series. The “Prism Saga” assigned gemstone for Cosplay Carnival fits right in, as emeralds are usually associated with renewal and growth, showing how far Cosplay Carnival has now finally reached a decade as one of Cosplay.PH’s staple events.
Cosplay Carnival 2026’s Floor Plan and Event Directory
Tons of exciting stage activities and attractions await us for this two-day event. Stage event highlights to look forward to includes Cosplay Onstage Tag Pairing, Just Duet, and a special Q&A segment with three of CosCarni’s JAM guests, Who-ya Extended, Halca, and DJ Sigrid with the Japanese Anime Music (JAM)x SACRA MUSIC NIGHT featuring all three of the special JAM guest happening on Day 1, and Cosplay Group Dance Battle, as well as a cosplayer Q&A segment with Unorthodxdesign and dance performance from Taotan and JAM Guest Interview with another one of CosCarni‘s special guests, Naomi Payton, FanFes‘s guest announcement, and the much anticipated Japanese Anime Music (JAM) featuring Who-ya Extended, Halca, and Naomi Payton on Day 2.
Cosplay Carnival 2026’s Event Schedule
CosCarni ’26 will also have tons of special performances in store for us by AlphaTheta/𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐉 – 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 for both days and The First Takers as the front act for this year’s JAM Concert on Day 2.
Cosplay Carnival ’25’s Special Guest Cosplayer and All-Star Avenue Line-up
Cosplay.PH has also brought their special guest cosplayer for this year’s Cosplay Carnival as Taotan will be finally making her debut appearance here in the Philippines.
Cosplay Carnival will not be complete with the All-Star Avenue Cosplayer Line-up you can meet and interact with our local cosplayers and event performers which include, Ashira イシゴルフ, Ac コスプレ, Jane Yu Cosplay, Eri Strawberry いちご, Jeonwoo, Katiecakey, Gyoza ちゃん, Pomponmy, Kousei – 幸星, 𝐑𝐔𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐊𝐈, Carleen – Karin – 花梨, White Fang, Kyo-suke & Jeyel, and Shifu Cosplay as well as the return of Kael PK, here in the Philippines to booth at the All-Star Avenue.
The early return of the JAM Concert for Cosplay Carnival ’26 and the Special Guest Performers
Cosplay.PH has brought the JAM Concert once again for the second consecutive time for Cosplay Carnival, with an unexpected twist of both days having a JAM Concert, with Day 1 tied with the SCARA MUSIC NIGHT.
For this year’s JAM Concert special guest performers, Cosplay.PH has brought forth Cosplayer, Gamer, and DJ, DJ Sigird for Day 1’s SCARA MUSIC NIGHT, Japanese musician best known for performing the respective theme songs for “Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai”, “Engage Kiss”, and “Kanokari”, Halca, Japanese music group best known for performing “Q-vism” from “Psycho-Pass” and “VIVID VICE” from “Jujutsu Kaisen”, Who-ya Extended, and lastly Japanese voice actress, singer, and idol best known for her role as Sumire Heanna and one of the founding members of the group “Liellal” in “Love Live! Superstar!!”, Naomi Payton.
Cosplay Carnival ’25 Ticket Details and Event Guides
Cosplay Carnival ’26‘s online ticket selling has gone live on February 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon via Ticketmax. Day 1 and 2 Silver tickets for 499 pesos, 2-Day Silver Portal Pass for 1,999 pesos, Day 1 and Day 2 Gold tickets for 999 pesos, Day 2 VIP ticket for 2,499 pesos, and the Shopper pass for 199 pesos, which lets attendees go inside the convention hall at 6:00 PM. (*𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘔𝘈𝘟 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘴.)
Cosplay Carnival 2026’s Ticket Prices
Cosplay Carnival 2026’s Entrance Guide
Setsu-Ani returns for its 4th year as Cosplay.PH‘s media partner for their always anticipated series of events!
With only a day left till Cosplay Carnival 2026, stay tuned for more upcoming information over at Cosplay.PH’s social media sties.
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