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Comic Market 109 (C109) 2026: Dates, Venue & Tickets
Comic Market 109 (Winter Comiket) runs December 29–31, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight — a rare 3-day edition after several 2-day Comikets in a row, with East Halls 4–6 still closed for renovation.
Tickets
- Wristband-style admission pass (general)
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When is Comic Market 109?
Comic Market 109 (C109 / Winter Comiket) runs Tuesday–Thursday, December 29–31, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. That's a three-day event — a return to 3 days after several recent editions (C104 through C108) each ran just 2 days. The extra day reflects rising circle-application numbers even with reduced hall space.
East Halls 4–6 remain closed for renovation (the same restriction that applied at C108 in August 2026); the organizers state final hall assignments depend on circle-application volume and were still undetermined at research time (as of July 2026) — check the official schedule page nearer the date.
Ticketing (wristband system)
Like every recent Comiket, C109 uses a paid wristband-style admission pass (リストバンド型参加証) — there is no free walk-in entry. Based on the pattern from C108 and recent editions, expect:
- AM wristband — entry from around 10:30, sold in advance through anime/manga shops and eplus
- PM wristband — entry from around 12:30, sold in advance and (in limited numbers) on the day
- A same-day allotment sold at the venue in limited numbers
Exact C109 wristband prices and on-sale dates had not been published at research time (as of July 2026) — the official site (comiket.co.jp) is the only authoritative source; recheck close to the event.
For first-time foreign visitors
- Comiket runs almost entirely in Japanese — download the official English beginner's guide and map before you go.
- Use public transit only; private cars and overnight queue-camping are banned.
- Circles change completely each day, so plan which day matches the genre/fandom you want.
- Cosplay is welcome but changing must happen in the venue's cosplay area — arriving or leaving in costume from home or your hotel is prohibited.
- December in Tokyo is cold, not hot like the August edition — dress for an outdoor queue.
Related
- Comic Market 108 (Summer 2026) — the immediately preceding edition, same venue
- Foreigner's guide to otaku culture in Japan
- Otaku glossary — look up “doujinshi,” “circle” and other Comiket terms
- Akihabara guide — pair your Comiket trip with Tokyo's main otaku district
As of July 2026. Comic Market Preparatory Committee (comiket.co.jp) is the only authoritative source for final hall assignments and wristband pricing — recheck closer to the event.
FAQ
- When and where is Comic Market 109 (C109)?
- December 29–31, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. C109 is Winter Comiket and returns to a three-day format for the first time since 2019 (it ran as a two-day event from 2021). Note that East Halls 4–6 are unavailable due to renovation.
- Do I need a ticket, and how does an overseas visitor actually buy one?
- Yes — Comiket requires a paid wristband entry pass, and overseas fans buy an e-ticket online via eplus (ib.eplus.jp) with a credit card, then exchange it for a physical wristband on-site. As of July 2026, C109 prices aren't announced; at the previous event (C108) the AM Entry wristband was about ¥1,331 via eplus and PM Entry was cheaper, so budget roughly ¥400–¥1,400 per day.
- How do I get to Tokyo Big Sight and what's the nearest station?
- Take the Rinkai Line to Kokusai-Tenjijo Station or the Yurikamome line to Tokyo Big Sight Station, both a short walk away. The venue is in the Ariake/Odaiba bayfront area of Koto City; wristband exchange for eplus e-tickets opens from 8:00 near the Rinkai Line station, so arrive early.
- Is there English support, and what should a first-timer know?
- Yes — Comiket publishes an official English guide for international participants with maps and ticket steps, though on-site signage and circles are mostly Japanese. Genres and circles change completely each of the three days, so check the WebCatalog to pick your day; bring cash, and expect long queues and no cloakroom.
