AX 2026 - Idol Summer Escape

Step into the dazzling world of idols from around the globe in this exclusive, up-close experience! Enjoy live performances and immerse yourself in the excitement of wotagei. Don’t miss the rare chance to meet and connect with the idols, browse exclusive merch, and snap some adorable chekkis to remember the evening!

Event Details:

• Date & Time:
  
  
  
  • Saturday July 4th; 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  
  
  
  


• Ticket Types:
  
  
  
  • VIP: Includes early admission and commemorative chekki (instant camera photo) with all the performers. (Limited quantities available)
  
  
  • GA: Includes admission.
  
  
  
  


• Schedule:
  
  
  
  • 3:00 PM - VIP Entry
  
  
  • 3:30 PM - GA Entry
  
  
  • 4:00 PM - Show Start!
  
  
  • 5:40 PM - Buppan
  
  
  • 7:00 PM - Show Ends!
  
  
  
  

Featured Talent

• May Ever Riff


• Himichuu


• Coming soon!


• Coming soon!

Additional Information:

• Idols' respective mechandise will be available throughout the duration of the event, please be certain to follow respective instructions by each idols' team.


• This will be a standing event! Attendees are permitted to sit along the wall in designated locations inside the event space.


• VIP photo ops will be time sensitive to programming. Do not be late! If you are late you will forfeit your photo op participation.

Check-In Procedures:

• VIP Entry
  
  
  
  • VIP lineup begins approximately at 2:45 PM.
  
  
  • VIP entry will begin approximately at 3:00 PM, with doors closing 15 minutes after. There will be a designated area to stand in front of the stage. Seats are limited.
  
  
  
  


• GA Entry
  
  
  
  • GA line up begins approximately at 3:15 PM.
  
  
  • GA entry will begin approximately at 3:30 PM. Doors will promptly close at the start of the show.
  
  
  
  

Ticketing Policies:

(complete list of policies can be found on the AX Legal Page)

To attend any of the events produced and/or hosted by Society for the Promotion of Japanese Anime (SPJA) during AX, all ticket holders MUST also have a vaild AX credential.

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. No refunds for late arrivals or missed show.

Need Assistance?

For ticket orders and event inquiries: events@anime-expo.org