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Welcome to Animaga Melbourne 2026!
Welcome to the official ticketing hub for Animaga Melbourne 2026! We are heading back to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) this August for an unforgettable weekend celebrating anime, manga, gaming, and cosplay.
Below you will find the main event tickets alongside our special evening events, concerts, and interactive experiences. Make sure to grab your passes and plan your perfect weekend lineup!
🌟 Our Melbourne 2026 Event Lineup:
Animaga Melbourne 2026 (Main Convention Pass)
When: Saturday, 29th August & Sunday, 30th August
Your entry to the massive Artist Alley, Exhibitor Hall, Gaming Zones, Main Stage competitions, and panels. Available as Single-Day or Weekend passes.
Animaga Idol Night 2026
When: Friday, 28th August, 7:00 pm AEST
Kick off the convention early! Join us on Friday evening for a high-energy night filled with your favorite anisong, J-pop, and community-driven musical performances.
Yui Makino Mini Live Concert
When: Saturday, 29th August, 7:30 pm AEST
A truly special evening event! Catch the incredible Yui Makino performing live on stage Saturday night. Note: Tickets are strictly limited, so secure your spot early!
Animaga Melbourne Maid Cafe
When: Sessions start Saturday, 29th August, 11:00 am AEST
Take a break from the busy convention floor and experience our pop-up Japanese-style Maid Cafe at Eureka Room 1. Enjoy cute treats, games, and performances from our lovely maids!
We can't wait to see you all at the MCEC this August!
Other Supported Events
Anime Music Festival: Season 3
Anime Music Festival is back for Season 3 at The Leadbeater Hotel, bringing even more anime bangers to the stage! Sing, dance, and shout along to nostalgic anthems from Naruto, Angel Beats, and Love Live!, straight through to modern hits from Dandadan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Ado. Catch Melbourne's top local anisong cover bands and an electric live DJ set for an unforgettable night.
Full Lineup: @ep.12_band | @mouikkai_band | @35low_ (Anisong DJ) | 18+ Only
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
Purchase ticket here:
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d6962159-b3fb-485c-8eed-b22d2c646b2e
Hoshi After Party: Melbourne
Hoshi Events is proud to be back in Melbourne for another massive after-party!
Rave the night away to high-octane EDM, J-Core, and Hard Dance anthems pulled straight from your favourite games, anime, and pop-culture universes. We’re taking over the dance floor with special interstate guests SUAE (NSW), DJ IKIGAI (WA), JADEABELLA (NSW), and a heavyweight national lineup.
Full Lineup:
SUAE (NSW) | ANBU (NSW) | DJ IKIGAI (WA) | JADEABELLA (NSW) | VESTIIGE (WA) | HANNYA (WA) | JENNYAH (WA) | AMEHARU | MATTFREQUENCIES
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026 8:00 pm
Purchase ticket here:
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/855d8d01-2598-44fa-9641-0943c2d3404b
ANIROCK FES 2.0: Pre-Halloween Taiban Live Melbourne’s first Cosplay Tribute Taiban
Live is back and bigger at the Brunswick Ballroom! Experience an electric night of anisongs, heavy tracks, and local idol stages, headlined by an epic Ave Mujica VS MyGO!!!!! fan tribute showdown. Level up your Halloween with upgraded stage production, themed photo spots, dinner options, and special Band × Idol collabs.
Highlights: Ave Mujica VS MyGO!!!!! Tribute | Live Bands & Idols | Music from Hololive, THE iDOLM@STER, Love Live!, Kanaria & more | 18+ Only
Purchase ticket here:
[ShiiTakki] Aeternum Nox Hydrangearum: Birthday Live 2026
Step into an endless night of flowers to celebrate ShiiTakki’s Birthday Live at Rouge Bar Darling Harbour! Kick off the evening with dark, high-energy DJ × Idol sets and B2B performances curated by ShiiTakki, flowing straight into a classic Idol Taiban live alongside a brand-new movement for neonism.
Full Lineup: @kyorideshoka | @dotpurin B2B @chrisursino0123 | @reveil.au | @patopi_info | @_neonism
Event information:
Date & Time: 12th October 2026 | 6:00PM Doors | VIP Afterparty Approx 10:30PM onwards
Location: Rouge Sydney Bar - Bridge Walk Rooftop Terrace Next door to Cafe Del Mar, 37 Wheat Road Pyrmont, Sydney NSW 2000
