Comic Market 109 (C109) 2026: Dates, Venue & Tickets

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.