When was COMITIA 157?

Sunday 23 August 2026, in Tokyo Big Sight's West Halls 1–4 plus South Hall 3. It has finished — the official COMITIA site marks it as concluded.

When and where is the next one, COMITIA 158?

Sunday 13 December 2026, in Tokyo Big Sight **East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8** (official COMITIA schedule, checked 27 August 2026). That's a move from the West halls used for 157. Opening hours are not listed on the official schedule yet, so wait for the announcement.

What about COMITIA 159 and 160?

COMITIA 159 is Sunday 14 March 2027 in Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 1–4, and COMITIA 160 is Sunday 23 May 2027 in East Halls 4–8. Both are on the official schedule (checked 27 August 2026).

How much does entry to COMITIA 158 cost?

The catalog, Tia's Magazine 158, is your entry pass: ¥1,400 from bookshops in advance or ¥1,500 at the venue. Under-12s enter free without one. It goes on sale 15 November 2026. (Official COMITIA catalog sales page, checked 8 September 2026.)

I want to exhibit at COMITIA 158 — when do applications close?

Online circle applications run from 30 July 2026 at 14:00 to 11 September 2026 at 18:00 (official COMITIA schedule). The deadline is close, so apply first if you're considering it.

How is COMITIA different from Comiket?

COMITIA accepts only original, self-published work — no derivative fan works, which is the core difference from Comiket. It runs four times a year at Tokyo Big Sight.

COMITIA 157 Ended | Next Is COMITIA 158, 13 Dec 2026, East Halls

COMITIA 157 Has Ended (23 Aug 2026) — COMITIA 158 Is 13 December

COMITIA 157 was held on Sunday 23 August 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight and has ended. The next edition is **COMITIA 158 on Sunday 13 December 2026, in Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8**. After that, 159 falls on 14 March 2027 and 160 on 23 May 2027.

Highlights

COMITIA 157 (23 August 2026, Tokyo Big Sight West 1–4 plus South 3) has finished
COMITIA 158 is Sunday 13 December 2026, Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8
After that: COMITIA 159 on 14 March 2027 (West 1–4) and COMITIA 160 on 23 May 2027 (East 4–8)
Circle applications for 158 run 30 July 2026 14:00 to 11 September 2026 18:00, online

Background & story

COMITIA is Japan's largest fair devoted purely to original, self-published work — no derivative fan works — held four times a year at Tokyo Big Sight. That single rule is what separates it from Comiket, and it has made COMITIA the place where creators hand their own stories directly to readers.

COMITIA 157 has ended

COMITIA 157 was held on Sunday 23 August 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1–4 plus South Hall 3, and has finished.

What's next (official schedule)

Edition	Date	Venue
COMITIA 158	Sunday 13 December 2026	Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7, 8
COMITIA 159	Sunday 14 March 2027	Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 1–4
COMITIA 160	Sunday 23 May 2027	Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 4–8

Source: the official COMITIA schedule. COMITIA 158 runs 11:00-16:00 (official COMITIA 158 event page, checked 8 September 2026). → Full COMITIA 158 details: hours, halls and entry price

Online circle applications for 158 run 30 July 2026 14:00 – 11 September 2026 18:00. Catalog (entry) pricing is set per edition; at 157 it was ¥1,400 in advance from bookshops or ¥1,500 on the day, free for under-12s, with free entry for everyone after 15:00.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there: Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimon Station (Yurikamome) or Kokusai-Tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line).　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry: Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying: The catalog (Tia's Magazine 157) is your entry pass: ¥1,400 in bookshops in advance, ¥1,500 at the venue. Free for under-12s, and free entry for everyone after 15:00. (Organiser's figures, as of 16 August 2026.). 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: anime fans, art lovers, solo-goers

Good to know

COMITIA moves between halls from edition to edition. 158 is in the East halls (1, 2, 3, 7, 8), which is a different entrance and a different walk from the West halls plus South 3 used for 157. Coming from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line) or Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome), check the day's signage for East versus West. Catalog (entry) prices are announced per edition, so don't assume 157's figure carries over.

Frequently asked questions

When was COMITIA 157?: Sunday 23 August 2026, in Tokyo Big Sight's West Halls 1–4 plus South Hall 3. It has finished — the official COMITIA site marks it as concluded.
When and where is the next one, COMITIA 158?: Sunday 13 December 2026, in Tokyo Big Sight **East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8** (official COMITIA schedule, checked 27 August 2026). That's a move from the West halls used for 157. Opening hours are not listed on the official schedule yet, so wait for the announcement.
What about COMITIA 159 and 160?: COMITIA 159 is Sunday 14 March 2027 in Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 1–4, and COMITIA 160 is Sunday 23 May 2027 in East Halls 4–8. Both are on the official schedule (checked 27 August 2026).
How much does entry to COMITIA 158 cost?: The catalog, Tia's Magazine 158, is your entry pass: ¥1,400 from bookshops in advance or ¥1,500 at the venue. Under-12s enter free without one. It goes on sale 15 November 2026. (Official COMITIA catalog sales page, checked 8 September 2026.)
I want to exhibit at COMITIA 158 — when do applications close?: Online circle applications run from 30 July 2026 at 14:00 to 11 September 2026 at 18:00 (official COMITIA schedule). The deadline is close, so apply first if you're considering it.
How is COMITIA different from Comiket?: COMITIA accepts only original, self-published work — no derivative fan works, which is the core difference from Comiket. It runs four times a year at Tokyo Big Sight.

Getting there

Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1–4 + South Hall 3 — 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo