The gates of the anime and cosplay convention scene will open once again to unveil another epic adventure! Resonate with the unending merriment from the all-new Cosplay Mania Event series, ๐Pอฬฝrอฬฝiอฬฝsอฬฝmอฬฝaอฬฝ อฬฝSอฬฝaอฬฝgอฬฝaอฬฝ๐, and march on towards the gleam of ๐๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐: ๐ขโจ๐ผ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐โจ๐ข, on March 28-29, 2026, at Halls 1-2, SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City!
Marking its 10th-year milestone, the highly anticipated spectacle has long become the annual kickoff to a year-long festivity, steadfast in bringing top-notch entertainment for new and longtime patrons gathering to celebrate the passionate spirit of creativity and appreciation for Japanese pop culture.
With various exhilarating activities, cosplayers and artists take the stage to enliven the audience with a riveting display of talents. The event features over a hundred exhibit booths, with a variety of exclusive cosplay and anime-themed merchandise. Let the energy of prosperity guide your wallet! Discover an extensive selection of items and collectibles, including exclusives from popular titles such as Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and the Metapark Pop-Up Store: ALIEN STAGE, sold only at the Cosshoppe Booth! Pay the Cosplay Auction a visit to grab rare items for as low as 1 peso only!
Resonate with the hymns and fervent voices in Just Duet and Cosplay Karaoke! Grab your best pals and get ready to dance to the beat in the Cosplay Group Dance Battle, and let your amazing moves shine with peers in the Cosplay OTP!
Tread All-Stars Avenue to revel in the lineup of spectacular cosplayers from the country! Catch the glorious appearance of one of the biggest names in the community, the award-winning maker and cosplayer Unorthodoxdesign! Best known for her on-point character portrayals, her name is also a convention staple with an active fanbase named Musekttao. Gracing the Philippines with her first-ever appearance, witness the arrival of the charming cosplayer from Thailand, Taotan! Donโt miss the opportunity to buy her exclusive merchandise to get a chance to interact with her in a meet-and-greet session!
When the night falls, itโs time to vibe out at Cosplay Carnivalโsย ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐! Listen to the electrifying anisong beats in JAM Concert x SACRA MUSIC Night, with a heart-pounding performance produced by the trending Filipino DJ, DJ Sigrid!
Catch the 2-day performances from Japanese musical artists; halca, (best known for her song featured in Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for an Otaku, and Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Who-ya Extended(best known for his works featured in PSYCHO-PAS 3, and Jujutsu Kaisen)! Glance at the galaxy glowing live from the stellar performance of the one and only Naomi Payton(popularly known as Sumire Heanna in Love Live! Superstar!!) on Day 2 of the JAM Concert!
Secure your tickets now! Use the ultimate ticket guide for Cosplay Carnival 2026 to help you purchase tickets that can cater to your convention needs! Available tickets are as follows:
Convention Only Tickets:
- Silver Ticket (P449*): Enjoy access to all event areas for regular event days with entry and reentry during the event hours! This ticket does not include access to the JAM Concert.
- 2-Day Silver Portal Pass (P1,119*): Purchase a special 2-day Portal and enjoy special perks like exclusive SMX Building entry, 15-minute early event entry, a limited edition lanyard, and a Portal Pass. This includes access to all event areas EXCEPT the JAM Concert.
- Shopperโs Pass (P119*): Shop โtil you drop and explore all event areas for regular event days! Entry and re-entry will be from 6PM until the event closes. This ticket does not include access to the JAM Concert.
Convention + Concert Tickets:
- VIP Ticket (P2,499*): Enjoy full-day event access, a limited edition lanyard, a VIP Pass, and Reserved Seating at the front section for the JAM Concert!
- Gold Ticket (P999*): Enjoy full-day event access and Standing Room access for the JAM Concert!
And if youโre coming with your squad, then the newest promo will surely fit the bill! Buy 3, Get 1 Free Day 1 Gold Tickets for only P2,997 to be part of an unforgettable JAM Concert x SACRA MUSIC Night on March 28, 2026! Squad Goals Tickets will be available starting from March 20, 2026, and will be available in limited quantities only.
*Prices indicated do not yet include TicketMAX payment charges. You can still buy tickets online and onsite on the day of the event as long as there are stocks available.
Buy your tickets at the ticket booth located on the ground floor lobby of the SMX Convention Center Manila to get your tickets onsite! Ticket upgrades will also be available if you wish to watch the performances on the JAM Concert nights. Ticket prices will be as follows:
Onsite Ticket Booth Prices:
Shopperโs Pass: P170
Regular Silver Ticket: P500
Gold Ticket: P1,050
VIP Ticket: P2,650
Upgrade Fees:
Silver To Gold: P601
Silver to VIP: P2.201
Gold To VIP: P1,651
Donโt miss out on the unending merriment at the beginning of ๐Pอฬฝrอฬฝiอฬฝsอฬฝmอฬฝaอฬฝ อฬฝSอฬฝaอฬฝgอฬฝaอฬฝ๐ at ๐๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐: ๐ขโจ๐ผ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐โจ๐ข! Mark the dates and book your tickets now at the official website at cosplaycarnival.cosplay.ph! Make sure to follow Cosplay Carnival 2026’s official website and social media channels for more exciting updates!
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