Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2026 will take place from November 27 to 29 at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, organizer Sozo Pte. Ltd. announced.
This year’s event places a greater emphasis on music, with three separate musical experiences happening at the event: Yuki Kajiura Live, celebrating the iconic Japanese musician Yuki Kajiura; the AFASG26 Music Fest, which features a lineup of multiple J-Pop artists; and the HoneyWorks Vocal All Stars x AFA Vocaloid Night, which will see performances from prominent Vocaloid producers.
Guests that have been announced so far include:
- AFASG Music Fest:
- Virtual singers KAF and Isekaiochou from KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
- Liyuu, Naomi Payton and Yuina, the performers behind Keke Tang, Sumire Heanna and Wien Margarete from the Love Live! idol group Liella!
- Japanese singer May’n, best known as the singing voice of Sheryl Nome from Macross Frontier
- J-pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, most known for her 2011 viral hit Pon Pon Pon
- HoneyWorks Vocal All Stars x AFA Vocaloid Night
- HaKoniwaLily, a musical duo consisting of singers Hanon and Kotoha
- kz(livetune), a pioneering Vocaloid producer best known for the Hatsune Miku song “Tell Your World”, which has over 62 million views
- Hachioji-P, a prominent Vocaloid producer known for his songs “Kimagure Mercy” and “Gimme×Gimme”, which have surpassed 35 million views each
Outside of performances, the event will also feature highlights such as a Cosplay Hub, Creators Hub, and stage panels featuring appearances from various industry guests. The first guest to be revealed so far is Gakuto Kajiwara, the voice actor behind Allen Sugasano from Paradox Live, Asta from Black Clover, and HALLRITT from Fragaria Memories.
The 2026 edition of AFA Singapore follows AFA Thailand, held on May 30 and 31; and AFA Indonesia, which took place on August 15 and 16. The convention is one of the biggest major anime and Japanese pop-culture events held outside Japan, with the 2024 Singapore edition drawing 130,000 attendees.
In addition to Anime Festival Asia and its I Love Anisong music brand, Sozo operates JLive Asia and organizes the Japan Music Festival brand as well as concerts for individual Japanese artists.
