What this is
One of Japan's biggest dedicated anime music festivals, ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 fills Yokohama Arena across two full days with live performances from some of the most recognisable voices in anime — artists who sang the opening and ending themes you've heard across hundreds of episodes. Day 1 features GRANRODEO and MYTH & ROID among others, while Day 2 brings Eir Aoi, Miku Ito, Konomi Suzuki, Yui Ogura, and more. The festival also incorporates fan-requested cover songs, special artist collaborations, and a fan participation campaign called #MUSIXFANPROJECT, with bonus merchandise chosen through fan voting.
Who should go
Anime fans who follow the music side of the medium — particularly those who know artists by name rather than just by the shows they've scored. Casual viewers who only recognise a few theme songs will still find plenty to enjoy, but the deeper your catalogue knowledge, the more rewarding each set becomes.
Good to know
Tickets are sold via advance lottery — check the official ANIMAX MUSIX website and platforms such as eplus.jp or pia.jp for lottery entry; both accept foreign credit cards but convenience store (combini) pickup at Lawson or FamilyMart is the most reliable collection method for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Yokohama Arena holds approximately 17,000 and is a fully seated arena for most configurations, though floor sections may be standing depending on the layout chosen for this event. Merchandise booths typically open well before the main doors — serious collectors queue from early morning. The venue has bag check facilities and multiple food and drink concessions inside. Cash is recommended for in-venue purchases including merchandise. Show duration for a festival of this scale typically runs 3.5 to 4.5 hours including any intermissions.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.