Singapore's ACG event calendar keeps filling up for mid-year, and the latest addition is one to bookmark: Aozora Market is coming to Suntec Convention Hall 405 on 18 and 19 July 2026, with free entry and a full artist alley for anime, cosplay and gaming fans.
What Is Aozora Market?
Aozora Market is an artist-focused anime, cosplay and gaming (ACG) convention created by the team behind Hanami Market. The concept centres on the Artist Alley, a floor space where illustrators, crafters and doujin creators set up tables to share original works and fandom-inspired art directly with attendees. If you've been to Hanami Market before, think of Aozora as the same community spirit, scaled up for a Suntec hall.
Artist Alley At The Heart
The Artist Alley is the beating heart of the fair, with illustrators, doujin creators, crafters, TCG designers and makers sharing their work. The organisers describe it as a space where "original works, fandom-inspired creations, and the artists who bring them to life" all share the same floor, a welcome contrast to commercial-heavy expos. Attendees can meet the artists face-to-face, chat about their creative process and pick up prints, stickers, zines and handmade merchandise directly from the people who made them.
Stamp Rally And TCG Section
Beyond the tables, there's a Stamp Rally: collect stamps from participating booths and redeem them for exclusive prizes, a nice reason to wander the full hall rather than beelining for one or two favourite artists. There will also be a dedicated trading card games (TCG) section connecting fan-made card creators with players, offering a space for both new and experienced card game enthusiasts to discover independent TCG titles and meet the designers behind them.
Event Details
- Dates: Saturday 18 July – Sunday 19 July 2026
- Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM (both days)
- Venue: Suntec City Convention Centre, Hall 405
- Admission: Free
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade, CC3
Bag checks are conducted at the door for safety. The venue is easily accessible via the Circle Line, with Hall 405 a short walk from Esplanade MRT station.
Why You Should Go
Free entry, Suntec, a proper artist alley and a stamp rally, Aozora Market has all the ingredients for a strong mid-July weekend. If you enjoyed Hanami Market or you're a regular at local ACG fairs, this is one to put in the calendar now. The event offers a relaxed, community-driven atmosphere that puts creators front and centre, making it an ideal stop for anyone looking to support local talent, pick up unique fan-made art or simply soak in the creative energy of Singapore's ACG scene.
