Japan Weekend returns to Valencia on 21 and 22 November 2026. According to the organisers, it is the biggest pop culture event in Spain, bringing together anime, manga, cosplay, video games, music and plenty of atmosphere at Feria Valencia.
Valencia hosts two editions a year, one in spring and one in autumn, and the November edition arrives with concerts, contests, workshops, tournaments and guest signings. In this HQ Rooms guide you’ll find tickets, the main stage schedule, guests, how to get there and where to stay so you can enjoy the weekend without rushing.
Information reviewed in November 2026. The programme, opening times and prices can change, so always confirm on the official Japan Weekend Valencia website (in Spanish) before you go.
Japan Weekend Valencia 2026 at a Glance
Here are the key facts for the November edition, all in one place.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026 |
| Opening times | Saturday 10am to 8pm · Sunday 11am to 7pm |
| Location | Feria Valencia, Pavilion 6 (Avinguda de les Fires, s/n) |
| Online tickets | General €19 per day · Anticrisis €24 per day (includes a manga or a film) |
| Box office tickets | From 12 noon each day · General €20 · Anticrisis €25 |
| Children under 7 | Free entry (ID proof may be requested) |
| Guests | Arisa Komiya, UPIKO and Danilo Vaz |
| Next edition in Valencia | 8 and 9 May 2027, according to the organiser’s website |
Main Stage Schedule
The main stage hosts the concerts, the contests and the award ceremonies. This is the schedule published by the organisers, who may expand or change the programme before the event.
| Saturday 21 | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:30am – 1:30pm | Asian Cover Dance |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | UPIKO concert |
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Asian Cover Dance awards |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Q&A and performance by Arisa Komiya |
| 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Cosplay contest |
| 7:30pm – 8:00pm | Cosplay contest awards |
| Sunday 22 | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Cosplay Junior |
| 1:45pm – 2:45pm | UPIKO concert |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Arisa Komiya performance |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Japan Weekend Idol Festival |
| 6:45pm – 7:00pm | Idol Festival awards |
Japan Weekend Valencia 2026 Guests
Arisa Komiya is an actress, voice actress (seiyū) and DJ, best known for voicing Dia Kurosawa in Love Live! Sunshine!!, as part of the group Aqours. She also plays Mana Kase in D4DJ and Akira Shirokane in Den-On-Bu. According to her official profile, she will give a mini DJ set with a Q&A on Saturday and a DJ set on Sunday, plus signing and cheki (instant photo) sessions with advance registration.
UPIKO is a Japanese singer-songwriter of “emotional acoustic rock”, whose lyrics explore pain, loneliness, love, inner conflict and rebirth. She will give one concert each day and hold signing sessions with her merchandise.
Danilo Vaz is the author of this edition’s poster. He is a Madrid-born digital artist and illustrator with Portuguese roots, specialising in backgrounds and environments, and he will have his own stand with merchandise on both days. The organisers may announce more guests, so keep an eye on the Japan Weekend Valencia guest list (in Spanish).
Contests and the Cosplay Competition
Besides Saturday’s Asian Cover Dance and Sunday’s Idol Festival, the highlight for cosplayers is the cosplay contest, held on Saturday at 5pm on the main stage. It has a runway format, with 50 places, and a performance format, with 15 places, and you must be over 16 to take part. Younger participants can join the Cosplay Junior contest on Sunday morning.
Prizes go up to €250 for the best performance, together with a pack of products from GreenStuffWorld, the contest’s sponsor, and there are further awards for best craftsmanship, best armour or prop and best wig or characterisation. Participants who are accepted get a 50% discount on their ticket. The full rules are on the Japan Weekend Valencia cosplay contest page (in Spanish).
Registration deadline. Online registration for the cosplay contest closes on 10 November at 12 noon. If places are left, on-site registration is open on 21 November from 10am to 3pm, next to the main stage.
Beyond the Stage, Association Activities and Workshops
One of the keys to Japan Weekend is that not everything happens on stage. Associations and groups fill the venue with activities, and this is what appears in the official programme.
- Star Wars. A photocall with characters, games and parades around the venue, on Saturday at 11:30am and 5:30pm and on Sunday at 12 noon.
- Mirror Mirror. A photocall to wear EGL (Elegant Gothic Lolita) fashion for the first time, with sign-up at the stand while places last.
- Tabletop role-playing. Sessions of the Alchemist’s Tower adventure with set design, for ages 12 and over, with on-site sign-up 15 minutes beforehand.
- Tournaments. Super Smash Bros in 1v1 format on Saturday and 2v2 on Sunday, plus Mario Kart and Magic tournaments.
- Art on wheels. An activity by the Daikoku Racing Team in which you can freely paint the bodywork of a Japanese car.
- Club del Anime UPV. Origami, face painting and felt Sanrio keychain workshops.
- Rómpel Hielo. A games zone with PCs and consoles, Magic tournaments and Love Express, a board-game space designed for meeting new people.
- Workshops. Scrapbooking, press-on nails and, in the culture and sports section, your name in katakana, ddakji (the game from Squid Game) and an introduction to Ludosport.
You can check the full timetable on the activities and workshops page (in Spanish) and the culture and sports page (in Spanish), where the organisers will keep adding news.
Already have your Japan Weekend ticket? With HQ Rooms apartments you get space, your own kitchen and a comfortable base in Valencia to enjoy both days of the event. Book ahead to secure availability for the weekend of 21 and 22 November.
Tickets and Rules for Japan Weekend Valencia
Tickets are sold on the official Japan Weekend Valencia ticket shop. When you buy, you have to choose an entry time slot. You can enter any time after that hour and stay all day, but not before, and once paid it can’t be changed. Keep the following in mind as well.
- Refunds are not accepted, although you can give your ticket to someone else.
- You can leave and re-enter using the QR code on your ticket.
- There are no discounts and the cultural voucher isn’t accepted, and wearing a cosplay doesn’t get you in for free.
- You can bring food and drink from home, and there are stalls inside to buy more.
- Pets are not allowed, only guide dogs.
- Many stalls don’t accept cards, so it’s a good idea to bring cash.
Be careful with cosplay accessories. The organisers don’t allow metal weapons or blunt or sharp-edged accessories, and venue security can confiscate any item they consider dangerous. If your cosplay includes a weapon or a prop, check the event’s rules first.
How to Get to Feria Valencia for Japan Weekend
Japan Weekend takes place at Feria Valencia, in Pavilion 6. On event days, public transport is usually the most comfortable option. Here are the alternatives, according to Feria Valencia’s information.
- Metro. Line 2 (Llíria-Torrent Avinguda), Les Carolines/Fira stop, about 600 metres from the venue.
- Tram. Line 4 only runs on event days for certain events, so check with Metrovalencia whether there will be service that weekend.
- Bus. EMT line 62, Benimamet-Estació Nord.
- Car. The venue has 3,000 parking spaces, at €1.80 per hour with a daily maximum of €18. There is a discount for advance payment at the Caja Parking desk.
- Train. Joaquín Sorolla (8.5 km away) and València Nord (7.4 km away) stations have taxi ranks and metro service. From the Nord station you can connect at the Xàtiva stop (lines 3 and 5).
- Plane. Manises airport is 7.4 km from the venue and is connected by metro lines 3 and 5.
If you’re travelling by train, the organiser offers a form to request the Japan Weekend RENFE discount (in Spanish). Check the conditions there. You can also find all the access information on the Visit Feria Valencia page.
📍 Get directions to Feria Valencia (Avenida de les Fires, s/n)
Where to Stay for Japan Weekend Valencia with HQ Rooms
Two days of fair, concerts and queueing for signings call for a comfortable place to come back to. At HQ Rooms we rent spacious, fully equipped apartments in Valencia with their own kitchen, ideal for a relaxed breakfast before heading in and a no-rush dinner on your return. And if you’re wearing a cosplay, having room to prepare your wig, costume and accessories is a real plus.
If you’re coming with friends, your cosplay group or your family, take a look at our apartments for groups. And if you have time to spare, there are other events at Feria Valencia these days, such as Fimma + Maderalia, from 10 to 13 November, and you can round off your Sunday with our guide to what to do on a Sunday in Valencia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Japan Weekend Valencia 2026?
The autumn edition takes place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026 at Feria Valencia. According to the organiser’s website, the next edition in Valencia will be on 8 and 9 May 2027.
How much do Japan Weekend Valencia tickets cost?
Online, the general ticket costs €19 per day and the Anticrisis ticket €24 per day, which includes a manga or a film. At the box office, from 12 noon, they cost €20 and €25 respectively.
From what age do you have to pay for a ticket?
A ticket is compulsory from age 7. Children under 7 don’t pay, although ID proof may be requested at the door.
Do I get in for free if I wear a cosplay?
No. Wearing a cosplay doesn’t give you free entry, although participants accepted into the cosplay contest get a 50% discount on their ticket.
Who are the guests at Japan Weekend Valencia 2026?
The announced guests are voice actress and DJ Arisa Komiya, singer-songwriter UPIKO and illustrator Danilo Vaz, who made the poster. The organisers may announce more guests before the event.
Where should I stay for Japan Weekend in Valencia?
HQ Rooms apartments in Valencia are a comfortable option for the weekend, with space, their own kitchen and options for groups if you’re travelling with friends or your cosplay group.
Coming to Valencia for Japan Weekend? After a day at the fair, it’s best to come back to somewhere comfortable and spacious. With HQ Rooms apartments you get your own kitchen, more space than a hotel room and a perfect base for the weekend. Book your apartment in Valencia for 21 and 22 November.
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