Manga-Comic-Con 2026 in Leipzig

Manga-Comic-Con 2026 will take place from March 19 to 22, 2026 as part of the Leipzig Book Fair at the Leipzig Exhibition Centre in Halls 1 and 3. As one of the largest events for manga, anime, comics, games and cosplay in Germany, it attracts tens of thousands of fans and trade visitors every year. In 2025, Manga-Comic-Con, together with the Leipzig Book Fair, recorded over 296,000 visitors and 450 exhibitors from 21 countries.

Main topics of the fair:

• Manga, anime and comics
• Cosplay and costume competitions
• Gaming and pen & paper role-playing games
• Workshops and signing sessions with international artists
• New Artist Alley for up-and-coming artists
• Anime cinema and show acts

The highlights of the trade fair include appearances by international guests of honor, the Leipzig Cosplay Competition and the Cosplay Performance Championship Germany. Around 40% of visitors appear in cosplay, making the trade fair a colorful and creative meeting place for the scene. The Manga-Comic-Con also offers a diverse supporting program with workshops, gaming zones and numerous hands-on activities for fans of all ages.