AFA Singapore 2026 runs November 27 to 29 at Suntec, marking the 18th edition of Anime Festival Asia in its milestone anniversary year.
Here’s the honest update: the official AFA Singapore 2026 exhibitor list and booth map haven’t been released yet. This guide breaks down what the exhibition floor traditionally looks like, real precedent from AFA’s sister events, and how to plan your route once the map goes live.
AFA Singapore 2026 Exhibitor List: What We Know So Far
Booth Map Not Yet Released
The AFA Singapore 2026 booth map and exhibitor lineup aren’t public yet. That’s expected. Organizer SOZO Pte Ltd typically releases floor plans close to the event, not months ahead.
A useful clue comes from AFA’s own sister event. Creators Super Fest 2026, also run by SOZO at Suntec, published its in early July, just about a week before its own July 11–12 dates. If AFA follows the same rhythm, expect the exhibitor map to land in the weeks right before November 27.
What the Exhibition Floor Traditionally Includes
While the exact 2026 booth list is unconfirmed, AFA’s zone structure has stayed consistent for years. The exhibition floor centers on AKIBA TOWN, the main hall packed with merchandise and publisher booths. The Creators Hub gives independent artists their own dedicated selling space, while Cosplay Hub hosts costume meetups and competitions. Food Street rounds out the floor with Japanese snacks, and the Game On zone covers interactive gaming setups.
According to, AFA Singapore 2026 packs a full pop-culture program into three days, spanning a large exhibition floor, a live anisong stage, cosplay showcases, and interactive gaming zones. This year’s 60-years-of-friendship theme is also expected to bring extra Japan-focused programming to the floor.
Types of Exhibitors You’ll Find at AFA Singapore
Understanding AFA Singapore’s exhibitor categories helps you plan your route before the official map even drops.
Official Merchandise & Publisher Booths
AFASHOP.co, AFA’s own official merchandise retailer, is a fixture at these events. Based on its booth at Creators Super Fest 2026, AFASHOP typically stocks Kotobukiya figures and model kits, Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage merchandise, Bocchi the Rock! collections, and limited franchise collaborations, sometimes with discounts up to 50% on select lines.
Independent Creators & Artists
The Creators Hub is where independent artists sell original prints, fan art, and doujin-style goods. At CSF 2026, this category included exhibitors like Libero Art Studio, selling merchandise tied to Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai: Star Rail, and Genshin Impact, alongside novelty vendors like Garagara Kuji, a lottery-style prize booth. Expect AFA’s larger show to scale this same creator-driven model up significantly.
Collectibles, TCGs, and Novelty Booths
Trading card and collectible vendors are a growing category at SOZO-run events. Cardboard Collectible, a Hololive Official Card Game specialist, and Excel CS, a Singapore card and gacha retailer, both exhibited at CSF 2026. Given AFA’s larger scale and broader franchise reach, expect an even wider spread of TCG, gacha, and collectible booths on the 2026 floor.
How to Navigate the AFA Singapore Booth Map
Once the official AFA Singapore booth map goes live, a little planning goes a long way.
Download the digital floor plan as soon as it’s published. AFA has historically shared a click-to-zoom map image through its official site, the same format used for. Study it before you arrive so you’re not wasting convention time figuring out hall layout on the spot.
Plan your route around the concert and Day Stage schedule. Big performances tend to pull crowds away from the exhibition floor at set times, which means those windows are often your best shot at browsing high-demand booths without long queues.
Arrive early for exclusive drops. Limited-run merchandise and collectible booths, similar to the collaboration cafes and pop-ups seen at other Asian anime festivals, tend to sell out fast. Suntec’s exhibition halls also get noticeably busier on weekend days, so if your schedule allows it, Friday’s opening day is typically calmer for unhurried browsing.
What Not to Miss at AFA Singapore’s Exhibition Floor
Based on precedent from AFA’s own history and its sister events, a few booth categories consistently draw the biggest crowds.
Artist signing sessions are a genuine highlight. At CSF 2026, illustrator lack hosted a signing tied to a special Seika collection, requiring a minimum merchandise purchase to enter. AFA’s larger show has historically hosted similar signing sessions with visiting Japanese creators.
Limited-edition collaboration merchandise disappears fast. Whether it’s a franchise-specific figure line or an event-exclusive print, these items rarely restock once sold out.
The Creators Hub deserves real time on your schedule, not just a walk-through. This is where you’ll find one-of-a-kind fan art and small-batch goods you won’t see anywhere else, since most Creators Hub vendors are independent artists rather than large publishers.
Given this year’s 60th anniversary of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations theme, expect expanded Japan-focused vendor programming beyond a typical year. That likely means more direct-from-Japan exhibitors and possibly first-time collaborations exclusive to the 2026 edition.
FAQs
What anime events are happening in Singapore in 2026?
Singapore’s 2026 calendar includes Doujin Market (May), Doki Doki Anime Market (June), Creators Super Fest (July 11–12), Hoyofest Singapore (July–August), Randamu World (August), and AFA Singapore (November 27–29), the largest event of the year.
Is there any anime convention in Singapore?
Yes. AFA Singapore is the country’s biggest and longest-running anime convention, organized by SOZO Pte Ltd since 2008, alongside smaller events like Doujin Market and Doki Doki Anime Market.
Where can I watch anime in Singapore?
Streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix carry most major anime titles in Singapore. Beyond streaming, conventions like AFA Singapore and Creators Super Fest often feature premiere screenings and Day Stage panels showing new or exclusive content before general release.
Conclusion
AFA Singapore 2026’s exhibitor list and booth map aren’t out yet, but based on the event’s history and its sister show Creators Super Fest, expect a floor packed with official merchandise, independent creators, and collectible vendors. Watch AFA’s official channels for the map, plan your route around the concert schedule, and get there early for the exclusives.
Abroy John is the Founder and Editor of Asia Pop Fests, where he covers
entertainment news and events from across Asia. He focuses on accurate,
up-to-date reporting on the region’s festivals and pop culture.
