Ozine Fest Summer Special 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before This Weekend

One of the Philippines’ most beloved anime and pop culture conventions is back for the summer, and it’s bringing everything. Ozine Fest Summer Special 2026, organized in collaboration with Cosplay Nook, takes over the Megatrade Hall at SM Megamall on May 2 and 3, 2026. Admission is very wallet-friendly, ₱260 per day, and the lineup of activities makes every peso count.

A Packed Activities Lineup

This isn’t just a merch floor; Ozine Fest Summer Special is running a full event program across both days:

• Cosplay Competition, Suit up and take the stage. Show the community what you’ve got.
• Cosplay Alley, the fan-favorite showcase, returns, featuring some of the community’s most talented cosplayers up close.
• Anime Singing Contest, Belt out your favorite OPs and EDs in front of a crowd that will absolutely sing along.
• Battle of the Bands, Live band performances competing for glory. Anime-themed sets? Yes please.
• Eating Contests (“Til Nen Do Us Part”), A fan-service twist on competitive eating, is one of the more unique highlights of this edition.
• Anime Art Contest, for the artists in the crowd, a chance to compete and be recognized.
• Games & Prizes, Activity area loaded with interactive games and giveaways.
• Ozine Maid Cafe, The pop-up maid cafe experience makes a special appearance this edition.
• Exhibitors & Merchant Booths / Artist Alley, From official anime merch to indie art prints, the shopping floor is always a highlight.

Guest Cosplayer Lineup

Ozine Fest Summer Special is bringing out an impressive roster of community favorites:

• Een
• Eri Strawberry いちご
• Jane Yu
• Kang Dupet ⛩️
• Lia Bear
• Misaki Cosplayer
• Pomponmy
• Roxanne Kho
• Zackt. ザックト
• Kael Pk
• Hattie Cosplay

Sponsors & Partners

This edition is backed by a growing list of partners, including VITAL, Ssamjang, and mobile game NIKKE, adding sponsor activations and brand presence to the event floor.

Event Details at a Glance

• Date: May 2–3, 2026
• Venue: Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall
• Admission: ₱260 per day (walk-in)
• Organizers: Ozine Fest x Cosplay Nook
• Follow: facebook.com/ozinefest | facebook.com/CosplayNook