Pop Culture Hiroshima 2026

About this event

Held at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima City, "Pop Culture Hiroshima 2026" is an event that promotes international mutual understanding and cultural exchange through cosplay, anime songs, and more. Held for 2 days on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, with free admission, a diverse lineup of content is scheduled, including cosplay performance stages, photo exchange gatherings, a cosplay parade, anime music concerts, anisong live shows, samurai troupe (bushotai) performances, and a karaoke contest. Reika, one of Japan's leading cosplayers, will serve as navigator, and visitors can enjoy performances by representative cosplayers from various countries. On Saturday, attractions include the Hondori Cosplay Parade, Aozora Brass Ensemble, Coskare LIVE☆StarS, and performances by the Aki Hiroshima Bushotai; on Sunday, the "Hiroshima Anisong King" karaoke contest and an anime music concert by the Otomachi Quartet will be held. DJ booths will be set up on both days, and attendees can participate in or watch the cosplay. At the venue, cosplay changing rooms and a small room for putting on, taking off, or lightly fixing wigs will be provided. Cosplay photo shoots are also permitted at Orizuru Tower and in designated areas within Motomachi Credo Pacela. Through this event, the charm of pop culture will be shared from Hiroshima to the world.

Venue

NTT Credo Hall

Pacela 11F, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 730-0011