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AFA Singapore 2026 runs from 27 to 29 November at Suntec Convention Centre, Halls 401-406, 10 am to 8 pm daily. This guide answers the questions people are actually asking: what tickets are left, which night to book, and what you can do inside once you are there.

Tickets: Buy This, Not That

The most common mistake is buying two tickets when one already covers both. Here is the short version.

A Concert ticket includes Exhibition Hall and Day Stage access. If you want the night show, do not buy a separate exhibition pass.

An Exhibition ticket is the cheapest way in. It covers the hall, NEXT Stage, Creators Hub, and Cosplay Hub. It does not get you into the Day Stage or the concert.

Early Bird phases are sold out. General Sale is live now. Prices rise again during show days, so buy before 27 November.

Ticket prices (General Sale, excluding booking fees):

CAT 3 is the value pick. At S$98, you get the concert, the exhibition, and the Day Stage for the price of a mid-range concert ticket. CAT 1 only makes sense if you specifically want the best seat and the autograph ballot.

Going with friends? The four-person exhibition bundle saves S$5 compared to buying individually.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Buy for the day you can actually attend. Purchase through Ticketmaster Singapore or Trip.com.

Which Night to Book

The three concerts are genuinely different. Pick based on what you listen to, not which night your friends are going.

Friday, 27 November: Yuki Kajiura LIVE

Her first-ever Singapore concert. She performs on piano with five vocalists (KAORI, YURIKO KAIDA, Joelle, LINO LEIA, EMIKO) and a full live band including violin and a manipulator. This is the night for fans of Demon Slayer, Madoka Magica, and Sword Art Online soundtracks. Expect a seated, cinematic experience rather than a festival crowd.

Saturday, 28 November: AFASG26 Music Fest

The busiest and most high-energy night. SACRA-chan opens as a virtual DJ, followed by Aooo, a KAMITSUBAKI segment with KAF and Isekaijoucho, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Liella! with Liyuu, Naomi Payton and Yuina, and May’n. This is a mixed-genre pop festival. If you want a full-crowd atmosphere, this is it.

Sunday, 29 November: HoneyWorks and Vocaloid Night

Two halves in one night. First, HoneyWorks Vocal All Stars with CHiCO, HaKoniwalily, TAKANE NO NADESHIKO, and Karen na Ivory. Then the Vocaloid set with Hachioji-P, jon-YAKITORY, kz (livetune), picco, and TeddyLoid. This is the night for Vocaloid and producer fans.

Only here for the exhibition and cosplay? Any day works. Saturday will be the most crowded, so pick Friday or Sunday if crowds bother you.

Cosplay Hub: What It Is and Who to Meet

The Cosplay Hub is where regional cosplayers sell self-produced merchandise and hold meet-and-greet sessions. It sits inside the Exhibition Hall, so any ticket gets you in.

Confirmed names include Thames Malerose from Thailand, who has a meet-and-greet on 29 November at 11.30 am, plus Kiyo, Taotan Cos, YingTze, Sally Dorasnow, non, Ely Cosplay, CHIHIRO, GraceKaori, RUKO, Mikki, and Ruri. The full roster runs past 50 cosplayers on the official AFA site.

One name worth planning around: Hikarin is making her final AFA appearance before retiring from cosplay, with a special stage on Sunday.

Day Stage and Meet-and-Greet Guests

The Day Stage runs Saturday and Sunday, doors at 1.30 pm, show at 2 pm. It requires an Exhibition + Stage or Concert ticket. Meet-and-greet sessions are separate: some are free and first-come, others are paid, and an AFA ticket is required to join any of them.

Saturday: Satomi Arai (Beatrice in Re:ZERO) at the Day Stage at 2 pm with a meet-and-greet at 12 pm. Tatsumaru Tachibana and director Ayako Kono for Overgeared at 3.30 pm.

Sunday: Mariya Ise and producer Hitomi Kuroi for Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta at 2 pm, meet-and-greet at 4 pm. Gakuto Kajiwara (Black Clover, Paradox Live) at 3 pm; meet-and-greet at 4.30 pm. Mizoguchi KAN and Taihi Kimura for KAGURABACHI at 4 pm.

Friday: Konomi Inagaki for Devils’ Crest at the NEXT Stage, meet-and-greet at 5 pm.

Exhibition Guests Worth Knowing

Beyond cosplay, the hall hosts artists and creators with dedicated booths:

Namie has a solo art exhibition. She designed Mizuki, Goldenglow and Pepe for Arknights, and concept craft essences for Fate/Grand Order.

Tanjiu (坛九), creator of the award-winning manga SQ, is holding her first-ever overseas autograph session at the newnewonline booth (H20).

AKIAKANE and U35 appear at the ASIA CREATORS CROSS zone. Hiroto Kuramasu, producer of the Ikémen Series, is attending his eighth AFA Singapore. DJ Mr. AKIHABARA SASAKICHI, SatapanP, and Ukon Takafuji appear at the niconico LIVE Stage.

Practical Tips So You Do Not Waste the Day

Eat before 4.30 pm. Concert doors open at 6 pm, and the show starts at 7 pm. Leave dinner too late, and you will queue hungry. No outside food is allowed, only plain water in tumblers, and bag checks are mandatory.

Arrive around 11.30 am, not 10 am. The first two hours are the peak queue for popular booths. Unless you are chasing limited merchandise, there is no benefit to being there at opening.

Check meet-and-greet requirements before the day. Some are free and first-come. Others are paid and require registration. Turning up without checking is the fastest way to miss the guest you came for.

Pick two priorities per day. The exhibition, Day Stage, and concert overlap. Trying to do all three means doing none of them well.

Saturday is the crowd peak. If you have sensory concerns or young children, Friday or Sunday is more comfortable.

Planning meals nearby? See our directory for restaurants in Suntec City, quick eats in Bugis, and cafes near Marina Bay.

Quick Reference

Bottom line: Decide whether you are going for the concert or the exhibition, buy before show days, do not buy two tickets when one already covers both, and plan your meals around the 6 pm concert doors.