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Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026

Costumes, stages and photography turn Ikebukuro into a celebration of fan culture.

Ikebukuro · Toshima ↘

Oct 202630

Until 1 Nov 2026

Public event
WHEN30 Oct 2026 — 1 Nov 2026
WHEREIkebukuro event areas; Friday night at Sunshine City ↘
ADMISSIONStandard cosplay day ticket: ¥2,980 advance or ¥3,480 on the day, subject to availability. Other ticket types vary.

A CLOSER LOOK

What you’ll discover

  1. Discover costume and fan culture

  2. Choose a cosplay or photography ticket

  3. Distinguish the night programme from daytime events

The main daytime programme runs on 31 October and 1 November. A separate Friday-night programme takes place at Sunshine City.

Choose the ticket that matches how you participate: cosplay and photography have different registration categories. Friday night is for adults aged 18 and over, excluding high-school students. Parade participation requires a separate advance application.

BEFORE YOU GO

Plan your visit

  1. Check the dates and closure days
  2. Review ticket and booking information
  3. Choose your route to the venue
Hours & closure days
31 October–1 November: 10:00–18:00. 30 October night programme: 16:30–22:30. Ticket reception times differ.
Admission
Standard cosplay day ticket: ¥2,980 advance or ¥3,480 on the day, subject to availability. Other ticket types vary.
Tickets & booking
Registration and tickets depend on participation type; sold-out tickets have no same-day allocation.
Official details & tickets ↗

FIND YOUR WAY

Location & access

Tokyo / Toshima / Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro event areas; Friday night at Sunshine City

池袋・サンシャインシティ

Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo

Choosing your destination

The Friday-night programme is at Sunshine City. Daytime areas and reception points depend on your ticket; use the official venue map.

Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.

Directions to this area ↗

The embedded Google map loads only when you choose “Show map”.

Sources & updates

Event details checked on 29 Sep 2026. Access details checked on 29 Sep 2026. The organiser’s latest announcement takes priority if plans change.

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