Comitia 157 (2026): Date, Venue & Entry

常见问题

When is Comitia 157?

Sunday 23 August 2026, 11:00–16:00; doors open to general visitors at 11:00. It is spread across three parts of Tokyo Big Sight: West Halls 1–2 (West Building 1F), West Halls 3–4 (West Building 4F) and South Hall 3 (South Building 4F).

How much is entry, and do I need a ticket?

There is no separate ticket — the catalog, Tia's Magazine 157, is your entry pass. Every general visitor must buy one copy: ¥1,400 including tax at bookshops in advance, or ¥1,500 at the venue on the day. Under-12s do not need one and enter free. From 15:00 onward entry is free for everyone, whether or not the catalog has sold out.

Where do I buy the catalog, and can I still get one on the day?

Advance sales at bookshops began on 9 August 2026. The organisers close mail-order roughly a week before the event because of delivery times, so a physical shop or buying on the day is the reliable route now. On 23 August it goes on sale from around 08:00 at the "catalog sales" desk in West Hall 2 for ¥1,500. If the catalog sells out, a ¥1,500 general-admission ticket is sold in its place.

What is South Hall 3 for?

The organisers added it on 3 July. It houses the "visiting manga editorial desks", where editors from publishing houses review work in person. No circle tables are placed there, and it is free to enter all day — you do not need a catalog for South Hall 3.

Which queue do I join, and can I move between halls?

Before opening there are two separate queues, one for West Halls 1–2 and one for West Halls 3–4; join whichever you want to visit first. Until both queues have cleared, each hall hands out a re-entry slip at the exit. Show it together with your catalog at the circle entrance of the other hall and you can go in without queueing again. The slip is collected on re-entry, and becomes void once both queues have cleared.

Is cosplay or photography allowed?

Cosplay is not permitted — that includes licensed characters, uniforms such as police, firefighter, military, maid or shrine-maiden outfits, and revealing costumes. Video recording and live streaming are banned outright. Still photos require the subject's permission, including circles' merchandise and signage, must avoid capturing bystanders, and no flash or strong lighting.

How is Comitia different from Comiket?

Comitia has run since 1984 as an original-work-only fair: no derivative or parody works are sold. Everything on the tables is the creator's own original manga. It also does not allow cosplay, which is a visible day-to-day difference from Comiket.