Comiket
OtherKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)
Admission
¥500
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)
Admission
¥500
Crowd Level
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Summer Comiket is scheduled for August 14-16, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight. The official website is the right place for ticket and catalog updates; use this page for the dates and link path first, then the August calendar and Tokyo guide if you want to fit Comiket into a wider Tokyo events trip.
World's largest self-published comic book fair at Tokyo Big Sight.
Comiket (Comic Market) is the world's largest doujinshi (self-published works) fair, attracting over 500,000 visitors each session. Held twice yearly at Tokyo Big Sight, it features tens of thousands of circles selling original and fan-created manga, novels, games, and music, alongside elaborate cosplay gatherings.
Comiket takes place from 2026-08-14 to 2026-08-16.
Comiket is held at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) in Tokyo, Japan.
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.comiket.co.jp/.
The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.
The admission fee for Comiket is ¥500.
The typical crowd level is extreme.
World's largest doujinshi fair with tens of thousands of circles; Elaborate cosplay area with thousands of cosplayers; Unique self-published works unavailable anywhere else
Rinkai Line Kokusai-tenjijo Station, 7-minute walk. Yurikamome Line Tokyo Big Sight Station, 3-minute walk.
Arrive very early (before 6 AM) if you want to buy from popular circles. Bring cash as most circles only accept cash. Stay hydrated as summer Comiket is extremely hot. Check the catalog app beforehand.
World's largest doujinshi fair with tens of thousands of circles; Elaborate cosplay area with thousands of cosplayers; Unique self-published works unavailable anywhere else
Rinkai Line Kokusai-tenjijo Station, 7-minute walk. Yurikamome Line Tokyo Big Sight Station, 3-minute walk.
Arrive very early (before 6 AM) if you want to buy from popular circles. Bring cash as most circles only accept cash. Stay hydrated as summer Comiket is extremely hot. Check the catalog app beforehand.
📍 Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)