The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show by TGS will return to the Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte on March 14 and 15, 2026, for its 39th edition, bringing together fans of manga, science fiction, and pop culture.
Organizers anticipate approximately 45,000 visitors will explore over 34,000 square meters of exhibition space, featuring more than 300 exhibitors. This year’s event marks a visual overhaul for the show, with a new logo and redesigned areas intended to create a more immersive experience, according to event organizers.
A key highlight of the 2026 show will be the world premiere of “Dragon Striker,” an original series from Disney+. The presentation will include a behind-the-scenes look at the series’ creation, featuring Sylvain Dos Santos, co-creator and executive producer; Charles Lefebvre, co-creator and director; and Claire Sun, concept artist. Autograph and photo opportunities with the creative team will similarly be available.
The event will host over 50 international guests, including actors Jason Isaacs (“Harry Potter,” “The White Lotus,” “Star Trek Discovery”), Craig Parker (“The Lord of the Rings,” “Spartacus”), and Emily Swallow (“Supernatural,” “The Mandalorian”). Lee Arenberg (“Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Once Upon a Time”) is also scheduled to appear.
French-speaking guests will include voice actors Patrick Préjean (“Scenes of Couple,” voice of Tuffy and Tigger), Elsa Esnoult and Magalie Madison (“The Mysteries of Love”), Yoann Sover (French voice of Zac Efron and Dave Franco), Claire Guyot (voice of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Teri Hatcher), Damien Witecka (voice of Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio), Arnaud Laurent (voice of Natsu in “Fairy Tail”), Anouck Hautbois (voice of Ladybug in “Miraculous”), and Maëva Méline (singing voice of Rapunzel, from “Mozart l’Opéra Rock”).
The show will also feature appearances from creators Dooms, Farod, Siphano, Chocoh, and Baggy Dessine, as well as comic book authors and illustrators Declan Shalvey, Guile Sharp, and Kibar. International cosplay star Taryn and Fenix Fatalist, traveling from Ukraine, will showcase their talents.
The exhibition will be divided into themed zones, including a 1,000 square meter Star Wars Village with official partnerships and costume exhibits, a 1,700 square meter Cosplay Village hosting the French Cosplay Cup (CFC) and Euro Cosplay Championship (E2C), and a 1,800 square meter Creators’ Village showcasing artists and illustrators. A Trading Card Game Zone, spanning over 1,000 square meters, will host tournaments for games like Riftbound, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece Card Game, and Final Fantasy.
An Asian Culture zone will feature traditional workshops, martial arts demonstrations, and the France K-Pop Dance Contest, a national qualifier for the European finals. Activities inspired by the series “Squid Game” will also be available.
The event schedule includes a special Goldorak Concert featuring Enrique and Franck Animé Live, as well as a Disney Concert starring Maëva Méline, Marie Galley, and Han Jones. Exhibitions celebrating “Harry Potter,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Ghostbusters,” “Alien,” and other popular franchises are also planned.
This year, Paris Manga will be held in Hall 7 of the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, offering improved thematic zoning, larger immersive areas, and increased comfort for visitors and exhibitors. Frédéric Deveze, director of Groupe TGS, stated that the event represents “a significant milestone,” introducing “a stronger, more immersive identity even as preserving the unifying spirit that has contributed to the show’s success.”
PM Événements, which acquired the event in 2023, runs Paris Manga as part of a nationwide circuit of six annual pop culture conventions across France. A second edition of the Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show is already scheduled for October 3-4, 2026.
Tickets are available online at parismanga.fr/billetterie as single-day passes, weekend passes, or VIP options including priority access and skip-the-line passes for signings. Tickets will not be sold at the venue on the day of the event.
