Anime Matsuri 2026

Anime Matsuri is an annual anime, Japanese culture, and related arts convention hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Join thousands of fans and explore over 1,800,000 sq feet of anime, panels, workshops, Special Guests, celebrities, Vendor/Exhibitor area, Artist Alley/showcase, live concerts, Cosplay Contests, Gaming, and over 800 hrs of programming including a Japanese fashion show!

For questions concerning pre-registration please email reginfo@animematsuri.com

REFUNDS

There are no refunds for all purchases. Transfers may be done between attendees themselves, but Anime Matsuri is not liable for any transfers. You may not edit your order after it is placed. Changes between ticket types (i.e. 4 Day Pass to Superpass, One Day Pass to 4 Day Pass, or 4 Day Pass to One Day Pass) are not allowed. All sales are final. Unclaimed passes may NOT be transferred to next year.

ONE DAY PASSES

One day passes for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be available for purchase in June 2026. There are no refunds for one day passes. There are no one day passes for Kids.

PICKING UP PASSES

Passes must be picked up at Registration. A valid Eventbite ticket with QR code must be presented in order to pick up passes. One Day Passes may only be picked up on the day that was purchased. 4 Day Passes, Kids 4 Day Passes, and One Day Passes should be picked up in the EVENTBRITE PICK UP line. Superpasses should be picked up in the SUPERPASS line.

REGISTRATION HOURS

Thursday, July 23: 12PM – 10PM

Friday, July 24: 9AM – 11PM

Saturday, July 25: 9AM – 11PM

Sunday, July 26: 9AM – 3PM

CONVENTION HOURS

Thursday, July 23: 3PM – 2AM

Friday, July 24: 12PM – 3AM

Saturday, July 25: 10AM – 3AM

Sunday, July 26: 10AM – 4PM

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Friday, July 24: 12PM – 7PM

Saturday, July 25: 10AM – 7PM

Sunday, July 26: 10AM – 4PM

(Superpass holders are allowed to enter the Exhibit Hall 30 min earlier each day)

ARTIST ALLEY HOURS

Thursday, July 23: 4PM – 8PM

Friday, July 24: 12PM – 7PM

Saturday, July 25: 10AM – 7PM

Sunday, July 26: 10AM – 4PM

(Superpass holders are allowed to enter the Artist Alley 30 min earlier each day)

*All hours, schedules, guests, and prices are subject to change*