Tokyo Comic Con 2026 runs for three days, from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13, at Makuhari Messe (幕張メッセ) near Tokyo. It is one of Japan's biggest pop-culture events, built around a lineup of international film and TV stars.
The 2026 edition marks the event's 10th anniversary. Reports put the record 2019 edition at around 70,000 visitors over three days.
Tickets have been on sale since July 27, 2026. This guide walks through the ticket types and prices, which one to buy depending on how many days you're going, and how to avoid missing out, based on official information.
If you are an adult going all three days, the 3-Day Pass is cheaper than buying separate day tickets. Quantities are limited, so lock one in early once you have decided to go.
Visiting Makuhari Messe for another year-end event? See our guide to Jump Festa tickets as well.
Dates and venue
Hours and halls can still change, so check the official site close to the date.
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Event | Tokyo Comic Con 2026 |
Dates | Fri, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026 |
Venue | Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall (Chiba) |
Hours | Dec 11: 11:00–19:00 / Dec 12: 10:00–19:00 / Dec 13: 10:00–18:00 |
The venue is a five-minute walk from Kaihin-Makuhari Station (海浜幕張駅) on the JR Keiyo Line, which is about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station.
Ticket types and prices
There are two ticket options: a 3-Day Pass and single-day admission. For a single day, you can buy an early-bird advance ticket or a same-day ticket. All prices include tax.
Ticket | Price (tax incl. | Days you can enter |
|---|---|---|
3-Day Pass (limited quantity) | ¥9,900 | All three days, Dec 11–13 (re-entry allowed) |
Advance 1-day ticket | Adult ¥5,500 / U-18 ¥1,000 / U-15 ¥500 | One chosen day only (re-entry that day) |
Same-day 1-day ticket | Adult ¥5,900 / U-18 ¥1,000 / U-15 ¥500 | That day only (re-entry that day) |
Children in elementary school or younger enter free with a paying adult but may not enter alone. Older children pay youth rates by age on the event date: U-15 (15 and under) is ¥500, and U-18 (18 and under) is ¥1,000. Where the brackets overlap, the lower rate applies.
Two figures on the official site can be confusing: ¥16,500 and ¥17,700. Those are not the price of the pass.
They are reference totals for buying single-day tickets on all three days (advance ¥5,500 × 3, or same-day ¥5,900 × 3), shown to make the ¥9,900 pass look like the deal it is.
Autograph and photo sessions with the actors require separate tickets, and you still need an admission ticket on top of them.
Which ticket to buy
Your choice comes down to how many days you are going, and whether you are buying for an adult or a child.
For an adult going more than one day, the 3-Day Pass (¥9,900) is the better value. Two advance day tickets already add up to ¥11,000, so the pass pays off from the second day on.
You can also re-enter as often as you like, so stepping out for a meal is no problem.
There is no child rate on the 3-Day Pass, however. U-18 and U-15 prices are available only for single-day tickets.
So for a child going several days, buying a day ticket for each day works out cheaper. A 14-year-old, for example, pays ¥500 × 3 = ¥1,500 for all three days.
Going for just one day? The advance 1-day ticket (adult ¥5,500) is the one to get. It is ¥400 cheaper than the same-day ticket, and far less likely to sell out.
The ¥400 price difference applies only to adult tickets; the youth rates are the same either way.
If there is a particular guest you want to see, check which day they are appearing before you buy. The lineup changes from day to day, and appearance dates are announced on the official guest schedule as they are confirmed (some guests were still unannounced as of October 2026).
Buy a single-day ticket for the wrong day, and the guest you want to see may be appearing on a different day.
If you want all three days covered, go with the 3-Day Pass; for a single day, wait for the schedule before you pick.
On sale now, and the sell-out risk
Tickets went on sale on July 27, 2026, and were still available as of October 2026.
Only a limited number of 3-Day Passes are available, and sales close once they are gone. The official site does not publish how many remain, so there's no way to tell how close it is to selling out.
If you have decided to go, secure the pass early.
Same-day tickets are sold at the venue, but sales can be limited or stopped once the day's allotment is gone, and they cost ¥400 more than advance tickets. To be sure of getting in, buy ahead.
If you are buying from outside Japan, start with the official English ticket page. The official sellers are TicketMe, Ticket PIA, and the Hollycon site; buy only through one of these authorized outlets.
Before you buy
A few things to know before you pay:
- Tickets are not reissued if they are lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Refunds are given only if the event is canceled because of a natural disaster or by the organizer, and you cannot change the date after purchase.
- Same-day tickets bought at the venue will be issued on paper. For advance tickets, whether you show the ticket on your phone or exchange it for a paper ticket depends on the seller, so check the instructions where you buy.
- If you buy a U-18 or U-15 ticket, you may be asked to show proof of age at the event.
Once you have decided to go, choose the pass or a day ticket and buy from an authorized seller. Then check the official site for the guest lineup and appearance times for your day, and you are set.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.