Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026 runs from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 401–406. Exhibition hours are 10am to 8pm. Choose Exhibition Only for the show floor, Exhibition + Stage for Saturday or Sunday’s Day Stage, or a concert ticket for a specific evening.
The three 7pm concerts are different shows. Friday features Yuki Kajiura, Saturday is AFASG26 Music Fest, and Sunday pairs HoneyWorks Vocal All Stars with AFA Vocaloid Night featuring Hatsune Miku. Check the official AFA ticketing page and live checkout before selecting a date or paying for an add-on.
- Exhibition Only covers the show floor, including NEXT STAGE, Creators Hub and Cosplay Hub.
- Exhibition + Stage adds the Day Stage on Saturday or Sunday. Doors are listed at 1.30pm and the programme at 2pm.
- Concert packages have day-specific entitlements. Ticketmaster lists one-day concert categories from S$98 before booking fees.
- Concert admission starts at age 12. Read the separate rules if you are visiting the Exhibition with younger children.
- Use Suntec’s Esplanade or Promenade MRT directions. The festival is at the convention centre, on the Level 4 hall level.
Find your route
Which AFA Singapore 2026 ticket do you need? · How much are AFA 2026 tickets? · AFA concerts and Day Stage schedule · How to plan the show floor, cosplay and Creators Hub
Full guide contents
- Which AFA Singapore 2026 ticket do you need?
- How much are AFA 2026 tickets?
- AFA concerts and Day Stage schedule
- How to plan the show floor, cosplay and Creators Hub
- How to get to AFA at Suntec by MRT
- A one-day AFA plan for different visitors
- Choosing a day for a favourite series or artist
- Frequently asked questions
- More November events in Singapore
| Date | Day programme | 7pm concert |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 27 Nov | Exhibition; no separate Friday Day Stage product listed | Yuki Kajiura LIVE |
| Sat 28 Nov | Exhibition and separately ticketed Day Stage | AFASG26 Music Fest |
| Sun 29 Nov | Exhibition and separately ticketed Day Stage | HoneyWorks Vocal All Stars × AFA Vocaloid Night feat. Hatsune Miku |
Which AFA Singapore 2026 ticket do you need?
Start by picking the part of the festival you want most. The AFA event guide describes different tickets for the show floor, Day Stage and concerts. A group that wants merchandise, independent artists or cosplay can begin with Exhibition Only. A visitor coming to see an announced talk or screening should confirm which stage hosts it. A concert visitor should use the exact concert name and night.
Exhibition Only
This is the admission for the exhibition hall, including exhibitors, NEXT STAGE, Creators Hub and Cosplay Hub. NEXT STAGE is on the show floor and has a separate identity from the separately ticketed Day Stage. If a schedule says NEXT STAGE, open the show floor guide for the time and location. If it says Day Stage, check the ticket access before you commit to a date.
Exhibition + Stage
The official single-day products are for Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November. The organiser also lists a two-day option. Both include the exhibition for the dates stated. The published afternoon timing is doors at 1.30pm and a 2pm start. This is useful for visitors who want to spend the morning in the exhibition and attend a scheduled stage programme in the afternoon.
Concert ticket or package
Ticketmaster lists the concert with exhibition access on the relevant date and Day Stage access on the applicable Saturday or Sunday. Check the exact package when buying. A visitor attending Sunday’s concert should select that concert and verify the day access listed on that product. A separate Exhibition Only ticket may be unnecessary when the selected concert ticket already covers the intended day.
Meet-and-greets
AFA says an AFASG26 ticket is required to join a meet-and-greet, and session tickets are sold separately. The benefits can differ by artist and session. Read what is offered before assuming there is an autograph, individual photo or group photo. Check the time against any Day Stage or concert booking, and allow time to walk and queue.
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How much are AFA 2026 tickets?
The organiser publishes several sales phases. For one-day Exhibition + Stage admission it lists S$30 at super early bird, S$32 at early bird, S$35 at general sale and S$38 during the show days, before booking fees. Its two-day Exhibition + Stage rates are S$55, S$60, S$66 and S$72 across the corresponding phases. These figures describe the schedule of prices. The price available to you depends on the phase, date and remaining inventory.
Compare the correct line at checkout
The published one-day Exhibition Only rates reported by Eventful are S$22 at early bird, S$25 at general sale and S$28 during the show days. The organiser’s ticketing page explains how phases change. Pick Friday, Saturday or Sunday and read the live rate and applicable fee before paying. Do the same for a three-day product or merchandise bundle if those are the options you want. Compare the full amount and entitlement rather than dividing a bundle price by three if you can only use one day. The official rate table and checkout are the best places to confirm a current price.
What does a concert cost?
Ticketmaster Singapore lists one-day concert starting tiers of S$168 for Cat 1, S$138 for Cat 2 and S$98 for Cat 3, excluding applicable fees. It describes Cat 3 as seated on Friday and standing on Saturday and Sunday. If standing for a concert will be difficult for anyone in your party, select a seated category that is actually available or ask Ticketmaster about access arrangements.
Check the date and availability
A festival date can remain available for Exhibition Only while its evening concert has no tickets left. Open the exact event line before making a trip around it. A published starting price does not confirm that the corresponding tier is available. Check the final fee and make sure your group is booking the same show before paying.
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AFA concerts and Day Stage schedule
All three concerts are listed for 7pm in Hall 406, with doors at 6pm in the organiser’s guide. Friday’s concert is Yuki Kajiura LIVE. Saturday is AFASG26 Music Fest. Sunday is HoneyWorks Vocal All Stars × AFA Vocaloid Night feat. Hatsune Miku. Visit the official event guide for each show’s final artist listing and any changes.
Do you have to be 12 to attend?
Ticketmaster’s concert terms exclude infants in arms and children below 12. Everyone aged 12 and above who attends needs a ticket. The published age policy here is for the concerts. If you are planning an Exhibition visit with younger children, check the exhibition’s own ticket and access rules before buying.
Plan a break between the day and the evening
If you have Day Stage and concert access, check when your preferred Day Stage segment ends and when you should be back at the concert queue. Give the group time for food, toilets and seat or standing-zone checks. The exhibition schedule ends at 8pm, so a concert that starts at 7pm overlaps with the final hour of browsing. Shop earlier if you want both.
Check your chosen concert’s rules
The ticket listing prohibits recording and live streaming during the concert. Use the organisers’ published rules for bags, food, cameras and entry. Keep your mobile ticket accessible and plan for a charged phone after a long exhibition day. If several people bought separately, agree where to meet before proceeding to the hall.
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How to plan the show floor, cosplay and Creators Hub
Choose a first stop
If you are coming for a specific independent artist or exhibitor, find its booth in the organiser’s exhibition guide and start there. If you want to explore, do one short circuit to see the layout before you commit to a queue. The programme can change. Save the latest map on the day.
Plan purchases before joining a queue
Write down the item, booth and your price limit. If a seller has more than one queue, verify which one leads to the item you want. For art prints, ask how to carry them home without bending them. A bag that is easy to inspect is more useful than a large bag you have to carry through a full day of crowds.
Cosplay and photographs
Ask before photographing a cosplayer and use areas that do not block walkways. Read AFA’s costume and prop rules in advance, especially if a costume limits vision or a prop needs inspection. Follow staff instructions about checking, covering or carrying it. If you are meeting for a group photo, choose a location with enough space and agree on a time between other commitments.
Re-entry and breaks
The event guide permits re-entry with the wristband attached and says there is no replacement if it is removed. Follow the current wristband and bag-check procedure. Plan to eat outside exhibition areas if the rules require it. Make sure the break ends early enough to reach a timed stage or guest session.
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How to get to AFA at Suntec by MRT
The event is at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard. Suntec’s visitor directions list Esplanade and Promenade stations on the Circle Line and an approach from City Hall through CityLink. Promenade also serves the Downtown Line. The venue suggests Exit A from Esplanade (about three minutes) or Exit C from Promenade via Suntec City Mall (about five minutes). From City Hall, walk through CityLink Mall and Esplanade Exchange, about eight minutes by the venue’s estimate. Follow the current station and event signs.
Go to the convention centre, then find the hall
Save “Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Level 4” rather than a generic pin for Suntec City. The exhibition listing uses Halls 401–405 and the concerts use Hall 406. Follow temporary event signs for wristband pickup, queueing or entry. A shopping-centre entrance and a festival ticket counter can be several turns apart.
Where to meet
Pick a named public location before the group reaches the convention centre. If some people are coming for the exhibition and others just for the concert, send the exact hall and entry time separately. After the concert, check last useful connections from Esplanade or Promenade. The closest station entrance may not give you the easiest transfer home.
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A one-day AFA plan for different visitors
Exhibition and artist shopping
Book the day your chosen artists or exhibitors are scheduled to attend. Arrive with a short list, then set aside time to discover other booths. Take a break before the floor feels tiring. If the group wants a photo, choose a shared time and place before everyone goes off separately.
Exhibition and Day Stage
Start on the show floor, check your preferred stage segment and allow time to get to Hall 406. Have food before the programme if you need to. Return to the exhibition after the segment if time and your access allow. This fits visitors who want one scheduled programme and enough time to browse.
Exhibition and an evening concert
Choose the concert first. Check whether its included day access meets your plans. If it does, use the morning or early afternoon for the exhibition, then take a longer break before the concert. Save time and energy for entry after 6pm. A group that only wants the show can arrive closer to the doors opening with enough time to find its queue.
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Choosing a day for a favourite series or artist
Start with the day-specific programme
The organiser’s Day Stage page lists segments under separate Saturday and Sunday headings. Its Saturday listing includes Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Open the current programme to see which segments are on each day, then compare those choices with the ticket types. A ticket for one weekend day does not cover a segment scheduled for the other.
Match a concert with the right audience experience
Friday is built around Yuki Kajiura’s show, while Saturday is the multi-artist Music Fest. Sunday pairs HoneyWorks Vocal All Stars with a Vocaloid programme featuring Hatsune Miku. Pick by the show you want and check the seat format. Someone attending for one artist should verify the official line-up and any scheduling changes before making a trip around that name.
Comparing one day with the whole weekend
A three-day exhibition pass makes sense only if the group wants to use the show floor across several days. If your priority is a single talk or concert, the additional days may add travel without adding access to the event you want. Compare the one-day entitlement with what the bundle covers and remember that concert and exhibition packages can be named similarly.
Visiting with someone who does not know anime
Choose a first stop that will make sense without background knowledge, such as looking at the work at Creators Hub or watching a scheduled NEXT STAGE segment. Agree when to split up if someone wants to shop while someone else wants to wait for a performance. A public meeting place outside the busiest part of the hall makes it easier to find each other after a long day.
A plan if your first choice is unavailable
Check which parts of the same day still have tickets. If a concert is the only reason for travelling, a remaining exhibition ticket may not meet your goal. If the show floor is already something you want to see, visit it as its own outing. Check the organiser’s current programme and authorised booking pages for changes before making another purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AFA 2026 at Suntec or Marina Bay Sands?
It is at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 401–406.
Is NEXT STAGE the same as Day Stage?
No. NEXT STAGE is in the exhibition. Day Stage has separate access under the listed Saturday and Sunday products.
Can I enter an evening concert with Exhibition Only?
No. Choose the concert ticket or package for the night you want.
Can children under 12 attend the concert?
No. Ticketmaster lists concert admission from 12.
What time does the exhibition open?
The organiser lists 10am to 8pm across 27–29 November. Check timed programmes separately.
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More November events in Singapore
See the Singapore November and December events guide for other school holiday outings and events.