Salon du Fantastique returns to the Parc Floral in the Hall de la Pinède from April 19 to 21, 2025. Held over 3 days in conjunction with Japan Party, it will introduce you to geek and Japanese culture, as well as the world of video games and cosplay.
Come and discover the world of fantasy literature, comics, games, fantasy, role-playing, costumes and more. A wide range of activities and exhibitors will be on hand, including craftspeople, costume designers, writers signing books, illustrators and games. The festival celebrates fantasy cultures and their universes: science fiction, fantasy, medieval, steampunk...
Concerts, shows and screenings are also on offer.
Japan Party celebrates manga, video games, cosplay and traditional Japanese culture, with booths and activities focusing on comics, J-Pop and K-pop, the stream, manga...
Several cosplay contests are organized during the show. The headlining event on Saturday will be the Île-de-France selection for the Coupe de France de Cosplay.
Please consult the rules concerning contests and authorized objects/weapons on the show website before attending. Cosplay checkroom available.
Whether you're in costume or not, you'll find yourself in a fantasy world that's ideal for fans and a must-see for the uninitiated.
If you're staying in Paris for the weekend and are looking for accommodation close to the show, you can book a hotel in nearby Montreuil, for example. If you're looking for a studio apartment, book an appart'hotel.
Other fairs on the theme of fantasy and cosplay: Japan Expo for manga, anime (July), etc.
Getting there
Château de Vincennes
