Holiday Matsuri takes over the Convention Center this weekend with festive (and not) cosplay to spare

Season’s greetings to all Orlando anime fans: Holiday Matsuri 2025 is here! As Florida’s largest anime convention, nothing says holiday cheer like a three-day gathering featuring all things anime, manga, cosplay and gaming.

Happening at Orange County Convention Center, Holiday Matsuri weekend consists of cosplay contests, anime panels, voice actor meet-and-greets, vendors, gaming tournaments and themed dances.

The copious nighttime activities — perhaps the true reason for this particular season — are just as lively, with 18+ programming and late-night events taking place at the adjoining Hyatt Regency Orlando.

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 19-21, Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, holidaymatsuri.com, $55-$1,800.

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This article appears in Dec. 17-23, 2025.