SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show
Sydney, Australia · Jul 2026 (past; next: mid-2027 TBA) · T2 Strong
Sydney Manga and Anime Show (typically abbreviated to SMASH!) is an annual Japanese pop culture convention held during July/August at the International Convention Centre Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales, and is the largest anime convention in Australia.
- Language
- English
- Genres
- comics-anime
- Organizer
- SMASH Inc, a non-profit association incorporated in New South Wales that began in 2007
- Format
- in-person
- Next edition
- Jul 2026 (past; next: mid-2027 TBA)
- Author participation
- Artist Alley
- Audience
- In 2020 and 2021, the convention was first postponed, then cancelled due to the Australian Government advice regarding the organisation of public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Accessibility
- There Get Involved Exhibit Sponsor Volunteer About SMASH! Contact Us Newsletter Accessibility & Inclusion Code of Conduct Privacy Policy Ticketing Policy SMASH Inc is a not-for-profit organisation
- Language notes
- Listed working language: English
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: comics-anime
- Programme
- The convention typically offers an artist circle, art competitions, community groups, cosplay competition and games, karaoke competition, maid cafe, merchandise vendors, panels, stage events, trivia, video game tournaments, and workshops.
- Tables and exhibitors
- Exhibitor Applications are now Open! Exhibitor Applications are now Open! Calling all exhibitors! Applications are now open for SMASH! 20
- Past editions
- 2007, 2010, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2025, 2026