Comiket (Comic Market)
The world's largest fan convention: hundreds of thousands gather at Tokyo Big Sight to buy doujinshi and cosplay.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/08/15 10:30 – 2026/08/16
- Where
- Tokyo Big Sight（3-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo）
- City
- Tokyo
- Getting there
- At Kokusai-Tenjijo or Tokyo Big Sight Stn
- Price
- Wristband entry: ¥1,210 for morning entry (from 10:30) or ¥440 in advance / ¥1,000 same-day for afternoon entry (from 12:30). Lottery-only Early Entry (¥5,385) and cosplay changing-room priority (¥3,385) tickets are sold via TicketPay.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- At Kokusai-Tenjijo or Tokyo Big Sight Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Wristband entry: ¥1,210 for morning entry (from 10:30) or ¥440 in advance / ¥1,000 same-day for afternoon entry (from 12:30). Lottery-only Early Entry (¥5,385) and cosplay changing-room priority (¥3,385) tickets are sold via TicketPay.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- groups of friends, solo-goers, culture seekers
Highlights
- Tens of thousands of doujinshi creator booths
- Elaborate cosplay throughout the venue
- Official merchandise from major studios
- East Halls 4-6 are closed this cycle for renovation, so circles run across fewer halls than usual
Background & story
Held twice a year since 1975, Comiket is the heart of Japan's self-published 'doujin' culture and a pilgrimage for fans worldwide.
Good to know
Summer Comiket is brutally hot — bring water, a hand fan and cash (or an IC card). Wristbands go on sale July 11, 2026 through the event itself (Aug 16); the earlier lottery-only Early Entry and changing-room tickets sell out first, so decide before the wristband window if you want those.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Comiket held?
- At Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo — right by Kokusai-Tenjijo Station or Tokyo Big Sight Station.
- When is Comiket in summer 2026?
- From 10:30 on August 15, 2026 to 16:00 on August 16, 2026.
- How much does it cost to attend Comiket?
- Entry is by wristband: 1,210 yen for morning entry (from 10:30), or 440 yen in advance / 1,000 yen same-day for afternoon entry (from 12:30), as of August 2026.
- Are any halls closed this time?
- Yes — East Halls 4-6 are closed this cycle for renovation, so circles run across fewer halls than usual.