Animenia Abu Dhabi 2026

• Weekday access to the festival grounds, anime worlds, shopping, exhibitions, gaming, workshops, and food vendors.
• Animenia After Party, Artist Meet & Greets, and any paid attraction not included.

• Weekend day access to the festival grounds, anime worlds, shopping, exhibitions, gaming, workshops, and food vendors.
• Animenia After Party, Artist Meet & Greets, and any paid attraction not included.

• 5-day access to the festival grounds, anime worlds, shopping, exhibitions, gaming, workshops, and food vendors.
• Quantities are limited. Animenia After Party, Artist Meet & Greets, and any paid attraction not included.

• 5 days access to the festival 
• Access to all Meet & Greets (one per icon, at designated time)
• 1 ticket to each afterparty
• The exclusive Animenia merch bag
• 1 VIP parking spot

BLEACH

BLEACH, one of the most influential anime franchises of all time, is coming to Animenia Abu Dhabi to give attendees a glimpse into the exciting world of Ichigo Kurosaki.

DAN DA DAN

DAN DA DAN is a high-energy anime that blends supernatural chaos, aliens, urban legends, and teenage humour, following two students as they are pulled into bizarre paranormal battles.

SPY x FAMILY

Blending espionage with humour and heart, SPY x FAMILY is a family-friendly experience about a secret agent who creates a fake family to complete a mission, unaware that his “wife” is an assassin and his “daughter” can read minds. 

GINTAMA

The legendary GINTAMA experience takes over Animenia Abu Dhabi, bringing with it its sharp comedy and genre-breaking storytelling, set in an alternate Edo period invaded by aliens.

Animenia 2026 Official Cosplay judges:

Raising the energy even higher, the Animenia Abu Dhabi Cosplay Competition returns as one of the event’s most electrifying centrepieces, boasting a jaw-dropping prize pool of AED400,000. Cosplayers will take the stage in front of a world-class judging line up:

Cinderys - Legendary professional cosplayer and concept artist, Southeast Asian pop-culture icon 

Myrtle - Cosplay Hall of Famer, 

Piece of Cake Cosplay - Celebrated costume creators 

Mio & Mayo - World Cosplay Summit Grand Champions.

• Children aged 4 years and below may enter free of charge.
  
  

• No Minimum age required for entry. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or above.
  
  

• POD card holders receive complimentary access to the festival grounds (excluding Bred Arena concerts) with a valid ID issued from Governmental entities but must purchase a ticket to enter the BRED Arena.
• ID copies or digital copies will not be accepted.
• POD Concert tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Casual/Modest/ Dress appropriately
• (Please Refer to Animenia website for cosplay dress code)

• Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or above.
• Children aged 4 years and below may enter free of charge.
• People of Determination (POD) with a valid original card may enter the festival free of charge. Complimentary entry excludes access to the After Party, Meet & Greet sessions, and any paid attractions.
• There are no seats in the live stage area.
• All visitors must present a valid ticket to access the festival grounds. Tickets will be scanned at the entrance.
• No refunds will be issued for any tickets under any circumstances.
• No ticket exchanges are permitted.
• No re-entry is allowed. Each ticket permits one-time entry only.
• Outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited.
• Damaged or torn wristbands will not be accepted or replaced.
• Professional cameras and recording equipment are not permitted.
• Bags larger than 30 x 30 x 15 cm are not allowed inside the venue. Please note there are no storage facilities available on site.
• Parking spaces are limited — attendees are encouraged to use public transportation.

• 11 - 15 February 2026 at Manarat Al Saadiyat

• Tickets are available from Platinumlist.net

• Children aged 4 years and below may enter free of charge.
• People of Determination (POD) with a valid original card may enter the festival free of charge. Complimentary entry excludes access to the After Party, Meet & Greet sessions, and any paid attractions.
• No Minimum age required for entry. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or above.

• No professional cameras, audio or video recorders are allowed. Bags larger than 30 x 30 x 15cm are not allowed in the venue. There are no storage facilities at the venue.

• Fans are strongly advised against purchasing tickets from Viagogo. These tickets are unlawfully resold by deceitful sellers for multiple times the face value and are not legitimate tickets. Should you purchase these tickets you will be denied entry into the venue and you will not be entitled to a refund.

• Any item which may reasonably be considered a weapon
• Glass items of any kind
• Lasers or laser pens, regardless of size
• Prohibited or illegal drugs, including any medication not in its original packaging
• Fireworks, flares, firecrackers, or any flammable materials
• Professional cameras and equipment, including cameras with detachable lenses or selfie sticks exceeding 35 mm
• Selfie sticks of any kind
• Sound amplifying devices such as loudhailers, air horns, or similar equipment
• High-visibility jackets or vests
• Foldable or collapsible chairs or seats
• Outside food or beverages, except baby food or food required for medical purposes
• Tablet or laptop computers
• Flags, banners, or signs of any kind
• Wireless card machines
• Musical instruments
• Unauthorized promotional materials, including flyers, stickers, samples, giveaways, or any commercial solicitation
• Public nudity or indecent exposure
• Helmets, character headgear, masks, or face shields worn with the intent to conceal identity
• Political or religious banners or clothing