Holiday Matsuri
Orlando, United States · 18–20 Dec 2026 (per site) · T3 Niche
Holiday Matsuri, or HolMat, is an American multigenre convention that caters primarily to the anime, video gaming, science fiction, and cosplay communities. The convention, which bills itself as a "festively themed" seasonal event, has been held annually in Orlando, Florida, since December 2011. Holiday-themed events that have taken place at the convention include a Holiday Runway Contest, a Holiday Rave, and a Winter Cosplay Crown Contest.
- Language
- English
- Genres
- comics-anime
- Format
- in-person
- Duration (days)
- 3
- Next edition
- 18–20 Dec 2026 (per site)
- Author participation
- Artist Alley/dealers
- Audience
- The convention also served as a charity event, donating a portion of its profits to Toys for Tots, and hosting a Toys for Tots Benefit Ball wherein attendees could receive admission by donating toys.
- Language notes
- Listed working language: English
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: comics-anime
- Past editions
- 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Stay
- The first Holiday Matsuri convention was held at a DoubleTree Hotel managed by Hilton Worldwide in Orlando, Florida, from December 16–18, 2011.
Sources
Bookshops and libraries
- After-Words · bookshop · Chicago
- Barnes & Noble · bookshop · Chicago
- Beck's Book Store · bookshop · Chicago
- Christian Science Reading Room · bookshop · Chicago
- First Aid Comics · bookshop · Chicago
- Graham Crackers Comics · bookshop · Chicago
- Madison Street Books · bookshop · Chicago
- Open Books Pilsen · bookshop · Chicago
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