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Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026

30 Oct 2026 — 1 Nov 2026

A costumed participant at Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival in October 2023. A previous edition; not a confirmed participant for 2026. Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan / Photo source · CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; no crop or content changes.
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About the event

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.

Plan your visit

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.
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Location & access

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.

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