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Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts District

AniMarketplace 2026

A free outdoor anime market in Little Tokyo with an artist alley, vendors, performances, cosplay and a swap meet.

Photo: RIBarraza · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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A free anime day in the neighborhood that already anchors LA's Japanese pop culture. There is an outdoor artist alley, vendors and live performances, and the swap meet is back for trading and selling your own goods.

What to expect

An outdoor market in Little Tokyo with artist tables, vendor booths, a performance program and plenty of cosplay.

Good to know

  • Free to attend.
  • Swap meet spaces are first come, first served; RSVP on the organizer's site.
  • Read the posted cosplay rules before you go.

Going? Keep it.

Common questions

Does it cost anything?

No. The organizers say they are offering free attendance.

When is it?

Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12pm to 8pm.

Can I sell at the swap meet?

Yes, with a swap meet space; the organizers say spaces are first come, first served and ask you to RSVP.