Anime & Comic Conventions in Latin America 2026

Latin America's pop-culture convention scene has grown into one of the most energetic in the world. CCXP in São Paulo regularly draws hundreds of thousands of attendees and competes with San Diego Comic-Con in international guest caliber. La Mole in Mexico City just celebrated its 30th anniversary. And a full circuit of conventions — many running 50,000+ attendance — covers the rest of the region. If you cosplay, collect, or follow anything in anime, comics, gaming, or screen franchises, here's what the 2026 calendar looks like.

The Flagship Events

CCXP — Comic Con Experience, São Paulo

Dates: December 3–6, 2026 Venue: São Paulo Expo, São Paulo, Brazil

CCXP is the largest pop-culture convention in Latin America and one of the largest in the world. The 2026 edition returns to São Paulo Expo for four days of panels, exhibitions, exclusive previews, and the convention floor that spans film, TV, streaming, comics, anime, gaming, and collectibles.

The event draws major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms for exclusive panels and first-look content — the kind of announcements that trend globally. CCXP has consistently attracted casts from major franchises for panels and meet-and-greet sessions, making it one of the few conventions outside the US where studios treat the audience as a primary market for global franchise reveals.

What makes CCXP distinctive:

• Main stage panels with international film and TV talent
• Brazil-specific exclusive merchandise and collectibles
• A massive cosplay community — CCXP has some of the highest-quality cosplay in the hemisphere
• Simultaneous CCXP Awards, which recognize the year's best in global pop culture as voted by Brazilian fans
• A gaming zone with unreleased title previews and esports demonstrations

Tickets. CCXP sells through its official site (ccxp.com.br) and demand is extremely high — tickets for the 4-day pass and premium panels sell out. Check the official site for sale dates, which are typically announced months in advance. Day passes offer more flexibility but popular panels require a separate lottery/queue system.

For navigating São Paulo around CCXP: São Paulo Events in English.

La Mole Comic Convention — Mexico City

Dates: March 13–15, 2026 (30th Anniversary — already concluded) Venue: Centro Internacional de Exposiciones WTC, Mexico City

La Mole celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a three-day run at the WTC in Mexico City (Colonia Nápoles). Friday March 13 through Sunday March 15, the event brought together comic book creators — including Scott Snyder and Marc Silvestri among the 2026 guests — alongside cosplay competitions, collectibles trading, signings, and panels.

La Mole is self-described as the largest comics, fantasy, and pop-culture convention in Latin America — a claim it backs with three decades of continuity and a mix of Mexican, American, and international comic talent. Its format is more comics-and-creator-focused than CCXP's screen-entertainment emphasis, making it essential for serious comic readers and collectors rather than just franchise fans.

For 2027 planning: La Mole typically runs in March at the WTC Mexico City. Watch lamole.com.mx for the next edition announcement.

For more on Mexico City's events calendar: Best Events in Mexico City 2026.

Regional Convention Circuit

The Anime Scene in LATAM

Latin America has one of the most dedicated anime fanbases outside Japan. Brazil in particular has the largest Japanese diaspora outside Japan — a demographic fact that created fertile ground for anime culture decades before it went mainstream globally. The Liberdade district in São Paulo has been a center of Japanese-Brazilian culture for generations and functions as an informal hub for manga, anime merchandise, and Japanese cultural events year-round.

Mexico has a similarly deep anime culture, with a dubbing industry (Mexico City produces some of the most beloved Spanish-language anime dubs) that built emotional connections across generations of Mexican fans. The Mexican anime community is not a recent import — it's decades-old and has shaped the country's pop culture in ways that often go unrecognized outside the country.

Argentina's anime scene concentrates in Buenos Aires but has national reach through streaming and a vibrant convention circuit. Buenos Aires runs multiple anime-focused events through the year, with the largest typically drawing tens of thousands of attendees.

Cosplay at LATAM Conventions

Cosplay at LATAM conventions — particularly CCXP — is worth calling out specifically because the quality and scale have become internationally recognized. CCXP's cosplay competition draws professional-level costume builders who work for months on their entries. The convention floor on any given day at CCXP represents a level of craftsmanship that rivals any convention in the world.

If you're attending to cosplay:

• Check the specific convention's cosplay competition rules — categories, registration requirements, and judging criteria vary
• Prop regulations (no sharp edges, no pressurized canisters, size limits for weapons) apply at most venues; confirm before you travel with a complex costume
• Build time into your schedule: large conventions in Brazil and Mexico have significant security queues and bag checks

SOFA — Salón del Ocio y la Fantasía (Colombia)

SOFA deserves a specific mention because it operates differently from the other events on this list. Originally launched in Bogotá, SOFA covers gaming, anime, cosplay, board games, tabletop RPG, and fantasy literature — a broader "geek culture" mandate than pure comics or anime conventions. It now runs editions in both Bogotá and Medellín.

Practical Notes

Buy tickets early. CCXP, La Mole, and most regional conventions sell out general admission passes, and premium panel tickets (for stage events with major guests) sell out faster than any other ticket category. Set a calendar reminder for when tickets go on sale — conventions typically announce sale dates through their social media and official sites.

Panel lottery systems. CCXP and other large conventions often run panel access through a lottery or first-come-first-served queue rather than included-with-ticket access. Arrive early and understand the system before the convention starts.

Convention-adjacent programming. CCXP in São Paulo generates satellite events in bars and event spaces across the city during convention week — after-parties, screenings, and creator meetups that don't require a convention badge. These are worth tracking if you're in São Paulo for the convention.

FAQ

When is CCXP 2026? CCXP 2026 runs December 3–6, 2026, at São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil. Tickets go on sale through ccxp.com.br — check the official site for the specific sale date, as high-demand passes sell out quickly.

When is La Mole 2026? La Mole 2026 already ran March 13–15, 2026, at the WTC in Mexico City. For 2027 dates, watch lamole.com.mx — the convention typically announces the next edition within a few months of the current one concluding.

Is CCXP bigger than San Diego Comic-Con? CCXP is comparable in international guest caliber — major studios and streaming platforms treat CCXP panels as genuine global announcement venues. San Diego Comic-Con still leads in press credentialing and US industry concentration. CCXP likely exceeds SDCC in single-day attendance figures, though exact comparisons depend on how attendance is counted.

Are there anime conventions in Argentina? Yes. Buenos Aires has multiple anime and pop-culture conventions through the year — the largest draw tens of thousands of attendees. The event names and organizers have shifted in recent years, so check local Buenos Aires event listings closer to your travel date for current events.

What is SOFA Colombia? SOFA (Salón del Ocio y la Fantasía) is Colombia's largest pop culture and gaming convention, running in Bogotá and Medellín. It covers gaming, anime, cosplay, tabletop games, and fantasy culture — a broad geek-culture format. It typically runs in October.

Summary

Latin America's anime and comic convention calendar is anchored by CCXP in São Paulo (December 3–6, 2026) — one of the world's largest pop-culture conventions — and La Mole in Mexico City (ran March 2026, 30th anniversary). A full regional circuit covers Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Lima, and Santiago, with anime culture particularly deep-rooted in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. If conventions are part of your travel planning, CCXP in December is the one event that genuinely cannot be missed.

Browse events across Latin America on events.lat.