Fantastique Fair & Japan Party — Parc Floral

Imagin'Con opened the 13th edition of Le Salon Fantastique and Japan Party at Parc Floral de Paris on Saturday, May 23, combining two established fan conventions into a three-day event focused on fantasy worlds and Japanese pop culture. The event runs through Monday, May 25, at the park's Espace Événement near Vincennes, according to the organizer's site and the Parc Floral listing. Organizers describe the fair as a shared program spanning manga, cosplay, video games, fantasy, science fiction, steampunk and role-playing. More than 400 exhibitors are listed across the weekend, according to the Vincennes tourism office and event materials. ### What exactly is being staged at Parc Floral this weekend? Le Salon Fantastique and Japan Party are being presented as "two events in one," with a single ticket giving access to both sections of the show. The official event site says the fantasy side is built around magic, science fiction and tabletop role-playing, while Japan Party focuses on Asian culture, manga, cosplay and video games. (event.imagin-con.org) Parc Floral de Paris lists Japan Party 2026 as a showcase for manga, J-Pop, K-pop, streaming culture, traditional Japanese culture and gaming trends. The same listing says cosplay competitions are part of the program and notes that visitors in costume should review rules covering weapons and accessories before attending. (event.imagin-con.org) ### How long does the event run, and where is it? The 2026 edition runs from May 23 to May 25 at Parc Floral de Paris, Route de la Pyramide in the city's 12th arrondissement. Sortiraparis, Paris je t'aime and the official event page all list the same dates and venue for the combined fair. (parcfloraldeparis.com) The Vincennes tourism office says this is the 13th edition of the combined event and places it at the Espace Événements section of Parc Floral, at Porte de Vincennes. That listing says the format again merges fantasy and Asian pop-culture programming under one roof. (sortiraparis.com) ### What is on the program besides exhibitor booths? More than 400 exhibitors are expected, according to the tourism office listing, alongside programming tied to fantasy, science fiction, steampunk, manga, cosplay, J-Pop and video games. Agenda Culturel de Paris says the schedule includes workshops, meetings, conferences, signings, round tables and competitions. (tourisme-vincennes-marnebois.fr) Citoyens.com reported that this weekend's program includes talks on Tolkien's influence, meetings with voice actors, costumers and comic artists, as well as K-pop dance, makeup sessions, origami and video-game activities. The outlet also said the Île-de-France selection round for the Coupe de France de Cosplay is being held on Saturday, with the regional winner advancing to a national final in July 2026. (tourisme-vincennes-marnebois.fr) ### How much are tickets, and are there discounts? On-site ticket prices listed by the organizer run at 20 euros for a standard Saturday or Sunday pass and 15 euros for Monday. The official ticketing page also lists reduced rates for minors aged 7 to 17 and for disabled visitors, free entry for children 6 and under, and a separate cosplay rate below the standard price on each day. (citoyens.com) A three-day pass is listed at 40 euros at the on-site rate, while a premium three-day ticket is priced at 80 euros and limited to 100 copies, according to the same ticketing page. Sortiraparis also notes that visitors arriving in costume can receive a ticket discount. ### Where can visitors check the latest details before going? The official Imagin'Con event site is carrying the current program and ticketing for the May 23-25 run at Parc Floral. (event.imagin-con.org) Parc Floral de Paris and Paris je t'aime are also listing the event on their public calendars with venue details and access information. Monday, May 25, is the final day of this year's edition, and ticket sales remain open on the organizer's site for single-day and three-day passes. (event.imagin-con.org) The cosplay contests, exhibitor hall and stage programming are scheduled to continue through the closing day, according to the event and venue listings. (event.imagin-con.org)