Cosplay Mania 2026 is gearing up for its massive three-day "Dazzling Diamond" celebration, returning as the flagship highlight of organizer Cosplay.ph’s "Prism Saga" event series in the Philippines. Running from October 2 to October 4, 2026, across Halls 1 through 4 of the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the convention spans over 10,000 square meters of exhibition space, bringing together regional fans, artists, and creators.
The upcoming convention promises more than 300 booths, a brand-new Photography Area, and an expansive All-Star Avenue featuring over 40 prominent cosplayers and performers from across Asia. Attendees can look forward to competitive stages including the Cosplay Solo Showdown, Cosplay Mania Cup, and Cosplay Karaoke Cup. Official merchandise booths will stock items from major titles such as Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Hatsune Miku, alongside exclusive guest items.
Guest Lineup & Attractions
This year’s roster boasts prominent international guests, including VTubers from HOLOSTARS EN like Machina X Flayon, Banzoin Hakka, and Jurard T Rexford, alongside acclaimed voice actress Diana Garnet, known for her contributions to Honkai: Star Rail and Naruto: Shippuden. Fans of Asian cosplay icons can also anticipate meet-and-greets with Prestonles, YingTze, and Thames.
Music fans will find plenty to enjoy at the Japanese Anime Music (JAM) Concert. Day 1 features performances by Nami Tamaki, while Day 2 welcomes Ayunda Risu and Momosuzu Nene. Day 3 closes out the weekend with sets from MindayRyn and ZAQ. Tickets ranging from standard silver portal passes to VIP tier options with reserved concert seating are currently available through Ticketmax and onsite box offices.
