Plan Your Visit // 2026
Your First Matsuricon
A practical starting point for badges, arrival, schedules, cosplay, accessibility, family planning, and taking care of yourself during the weekend.
Newcomer Protocol
Four Steps to a Smoother Weekend
Start broad, then use the linked pages for details that can change from one convention edition to the next.
Step 01
Choose your badge and check ID details
Matsuricon is a three-day anime, gaming, cosplay, and Japanese pop-culture convention. Compare badge options before buying, enter each attendee's legal name, and review pickup requirements.
Step 02
Plan a flexible weekend
Pick a few must-see events, note their locations, and leave room for meals, lines, shopping, and discoveries. The live schedule is the source of truth when programming changes.
Step 03
Pack for a long convention day
Bring your photo ID, phone, charging cable or battery, any medication you need, comfortable shoes, and a refillable water bottle. A small costume-repair kit can save a cosplay day.
Step 04
Make the day work for your group
Review accessibility and safety information before arrival, choose check-in points for families or groups, and schedule quiet breaks. Keep changing rules on their canonical pages.