Japan Expo Paris: 2027 dates, tickets and how to get to Villepinte

Updated on October 8, 2026

Japan Expo is one of Europe's big gatherings for Japanese culture: manga, animation, video games, music and traditions come together every summer at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre, near Roissy airport. The next edition runs from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 July 2027, 9:45am to 6:30pm. The 2026 edition was held on 9-12 July. For 2027, the announced manga guest of honour is Yôichi Takahashi, creator of Captain Tsubasa.

Highlights

Dates and hours

Four days, Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 July 2027, 9:45am to 6:30pm according to the official website. The show is held every July: 9-12 July in 2026.

Cosplay

Much of the crowd comes dressed as characters from manga, anime or video games, and the aisles turn into a non-stop parade.

Guests and programme

Yôichi Takahashi is the 2027 manga guest of honour. The detailed programme (guests, concerts, talks) has not been published yet: it goes online on the official website before the show.

Tickets

One-day ticket, 4-day pass or Fast Pass with early entry, all sold online. 2027 prices are not published yet; the 2026 prices are a guide (see Tips).

Practical info

Tips

Prices checked in October 2026 for the 2026 edition (2027 prices are not known yet): one-day ticket from €30 (Friday) to €41 (Saturday), 4-day pass €107, Fast Pass €35 to €46 depending on the day; free for children under 8. Buy your tickets online from the official ticket office: discounted pre-sale rates sell out quickly.

How to get there

Parc des expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte, 93420 Villepinte, next to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport. The site is served by RER B (Parc des Expositions station). To plan your trip, see our guide to the metro and RER.