When and where does the festival take place?
The Canarias Manga Festival 2026 opens on Friday 23 October 2026 and runs until Sunday 25 October 2026. The official festival website names Plaza de La Paz, Plaza Ntra. Sra. del Rosario and Pabellón Oasis in Puerto del Rosario as the venues.
According to the published information, the programme begins on Friday at 17:00. The first programme items include Artist Alley, gaming, workshops, DJ K-pop, a demonstration on animation and design, and a karate and kobudo display.
The official website publishes programme items with times, but the available sources do not show the full daily schedule. The closing time for each day is also not confirmed.
How much does entry cost?
Entry to the festival is free according to the official website. Neither a ticket nor a reservation is required for access to the site.
A report by a Canarian media outlet mentions that advance reservation is necessary. This information is not confirmed by the official festival website.
Different conditions apply to participants: Artist Alley costs from 25 euros, sales stands from 50 euros and food trucks from 200 euros. The registration deadline for each was 12 October 2026.
Which guests and activities have been announced?
The announced guests include film director Santiago Segura and comedian Florentino Fernández, known as “Flo”. Mikecrack, Invictor, Timba VK, Mondongo, Jay Kim, Luis Posada and Masterchen F are also named.
The official website lists 81 activities. These include an Artist Alley, local art, a gaming zone, free play, DJ and K-pop offerings, workshops, animation and design, and karate and kobudo.
According to Canarias7, cosplay and K-pop competitions, gaming, tournaments, exhibitions, talks and meetings with guests are planned. The festival is aimed at all age groups and combines manga, anime, video games, K-pop and Japanese culture.
What should visitors be aware of on site?
Food and drink may not be brought in from outside. Food trucks and drink stands are provided on site; payment options may vary depending on the stand.
Pets are not allowed, with the exception of properly identified assistance dogs. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The website names nearby parking options and recommends arriving in good time. Specific road closures or traffic changes are not confirmed in the available sources.
How does the digital festival passport work?
There is a digital festival passport system for visitors. To use it, a free user account must be created on the website.
Taking part in activities earns digital stamps. Collecting stamps allows visitors to move up levels and unlock exclusive festival rewards.
Only the free account is needed to take part in workshops or use the digital passport. No entry ticket is required for this.
What is important for holidaymakers from the south?
The festival takes place in Puerto del Rosario, the island capital of Fuerteventura. For visitors from the holiday resorts in the south, this means travelling to the north of the island.
The official website names nearby parking options, but recommends arriving in good time. Detailed parking information, bus connections or specific traffic measures are not published in the available sources.
For visitors from other islands or from abroad, no special entry, residence or discount rules are currently mentioned. Entry is free, so there are no ticket costs.