The Emerald City Comes Alive: Inside Cosplay Carnival 2026

CosplayPH hosted another event that has been known for a long time and it's the… drum rolls Cosplay Carnival 2026: Eternal Emerald, which happened on March 28–29, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. 

Other than that, there are also merchandise booths who were also local artists from our beloved country, an All-Star booth that has Kael PK, the cosplayer from Thailand, who was there for his supportive Filipino fans and who is also known for cosplaying male leads from the game called Love and Deepspace.

Not only that, since Cosplay Carnival is marking its 10th year, the event featured special guest artists like Naomi Payton, halca, Who-ya Extended, and DJ SIGRID, plus guest cosplayers Taotan and Unorthodoxdesign. 

What's that? The venue was too small? It may be small but it was enough for all of us to enjoy the event and to celebrate the event's 10th year. It doesn't matter how big or small the venue was, what matters is that we still enjoyed our time there, we met our friends who we haven't seen for a long time and saw our idols, and made some memorable moments altogether. You got your own way to celebrate and enjoy your cosplay! 

In the end, the Cosplay Carnival was a big success. Thousands of attendees gathered to celebrate their love for cosplay, anime, and gaming, enjoying exciting stage performances, interactive activities, and creative costume showcases. The event created a vibrant and memorable atmosphere for fans and participants alike, leaving everyone looking forward to the next Cosplay Carnival.

Published under Usapang Cosplay PH 2026

Written by: Caishi Hara Photos by: Francis Ecleo