Anime Events

Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival

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Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2026 (KPF2026)
The Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF) is a pop culture event held in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

【2026 Event Dates】
November 28 (Sat) and 29 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Kitakyushu Messe (formerly West Japan General Exhibition Center New Building) and AruAru City

Visitors can enjoy a variety of pop culture content, including anime-related stage events, cosplay, merchandise sales, exhibitions, and special projects.

Details such as guest line-ups, stage schedules, merchandise information, and viewing methods will be announced on the official website as they become available.
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KPF Location

Event Summary - Tickets and Cosplay

【Event Dates】
November 28 (Sat) & 29 (Sun), 2026

【Venue】
Kitakyushu Messe (formerly West Japan General Exhibition Center New Building) and AruAru City
Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

【Admission / Viewing Fee】
Free

【Official Website】
▶ Click here for the official site

【Ticket / Viewing Information】
Admission and viewing are free. Details about stage viewing methods, participation rules, and event schedules will be announced on the official website once available.

【About Cosplay】
Details for cosplay participation in 2026, including changing rooms, reception location, participation fees, and photography areas, have not yet been announced.

Cosplay-related activities have been held in previous years. If you plan to participate, please check the official website and official X account for the latest updates.

*Event content, guests, participation methods, and schedules are subject to change without notice.

【Information Expected to Be Announced】
・Stage guests
・Timetable
・Booth / merchandise information
・Food and drink information
・Viewing methods
・Cosplay participation details

Updates will be added once new information is officially announced.

Hotels around KPF venue

We will introduce hotels around the KPF venue.



The map and list above is a map of all the hotels in KPF venue. Regarding hotel accommodation fees, prices tend to rise. Therefore, especially the mentioned hotels are relatively expensive due to their location conditions. Also, the closer to the event date, the higher the expected prices, so if you are looking for accommodation near the venue, we recommend early booking.


↑Click or tap img above for reservation!
This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! Cannot understand English? don't worry!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language. To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.

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Summary

Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF) 2026
KPF is a must-visit large-scale pop culture event for anime, manga, and gaming fans, as well as those planning a trip to Kyushu.

Known as one of the major anime and pop culture events in the Kyushu region, KPF attracts many visitors every year.
The event features a wide range of content, including merchandise sales, stage events, exhibitions, cosplay, and special projects.

【2026 Event Dates】
November 28 (Sat) & 29 (Sun), 2026

【Venue】
Kitakyushu Messe (formerly West Japan General Exhibition Center New Building) and AruAru City

【Official Website】
▶ Click here for the official page

【Nearby Spot: AruAru City】

Close to the event venue is “AruAru City,” a complex facility popular among anime and manga fans.
It features anime shops, cafes, and the Kitakyushu Manga Museum, making it a convenient spot to visit together with the event.

▶ View AruAru City on Google Maps
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↑(Click img above for hotel reservations)
This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language.
To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.