December 18–20, 2026 | Orlando, Florida

Orlando is getting ready to welcome thousands of anime, cosplay, gaming, and pop-culture enthusiasts as Holiday Matsuri 2026 celebrates its 15th anniversary from December 18 through December 20, 2026.

The three-day convention will take place at the Orange County Convention Center, located at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, in the West Concourse.

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This year’s celebration promises an exciting weekend filled with cosplay competitions, special panels, celebrity voice actors, Artist Alley, shopping vendors, gaming, dance performances, parties, and plenty of holiday-themed entertainment.

Organizers are preparing an unforgettable anniversary celebration, inviting attendees to bring their friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere, meet fellow fans, and experience everything Holiday Matsuri has to offer.

Additional Events at the Hyatt Regency Orlando

In addition to the convention center activities, Holiday Matsuri will host its 18-and-over and late-night events at the neighboring Hyatt Regency Orlando, which is connected to the convention center by an indoor walkway.

Plan Your Holiday Matsuri Weekend!

Whether you’re passionate about anime, cosplay, gaming, or Japanese pop culture, Holiday Matsuri 2026 promises an exciting experience for fans and visitors of all ages, with certain activities restricted to adults.

Event Details:

Event: Holiday Matsuri 2026
Celebration: 15th Anniversary
Dates: December 18–20, 2026
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Address: 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Venue: West Concourse
Additional Venue: Hyatt Regency Orlando

Get your convention badge and start planning your weekend for one of Orlando’s most anticipated holiday pop-culture celebrations!

2026 Guests

About Xanthe Huyhn

Xanthe is the voice behind Haru Okumura in Persona 5, Marianne von Edmund in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Pela in Honkai: Star Rail, Takina Inoue in Lycoris Recoil, Alluka Zoldyck in Hunter × Hunter, and Sawako Kuronuma in Kimi ni Todoke!

Xanthe’s outstanding performances have earned her multiple Behind the Voice Actors Awards nominations, including Best Female Vocal Performance in a Video Game in a Supporting Role for Persona 5 (2018) and Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Feature Film/Special for The Dragon Dentist (2018)!

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About Timothy Zahn

With a career spanning decades, Timothy has authored many acclaimed science fiction novels, including Thrawn, Thrawn: Ascendancy, and the Cobra series. His contributions to science fiction have also earned him prestigious recognition, including the Hugo Award for Best Novella for Cascade Point.

Timothy will be appearing Friday and Saturday only! At his table, he’ll have the newly released manga adaptation of his 2017 novel Thrawn, illustrated and adapted by Hong Kong based artist Man Tsang.

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About Cody Christian

Cody Christian is widely recognized by video game fans as the English voice of Cloud Strife, one of the most iconic characters in the legendary Final Fantasy VII franchise.

Christian brings his voice and personality to Cloud across several video game titles, including:

Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (2022)
Chocobo GP (2022)
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)
Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (2025)

His portrayal of Cloud has helped introduce the legendary character to a new generation of video game fans.

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Cody Christian’s voice-acting career is an exciting highlight to feature when covering the world of anime, gaming, and pop culture.

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About Tyler Hoechlin

Tyler Hoechlin is an award-winning actor whose career spans film, television, and video games. He first gained widespread recognition for his performance as Michael Sullivan Jr. in Road to Perdition, earning both a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor and a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor. He went on to star as Derek Hale in Teen Wolf, earning a Young Hollywood Award for Best Ensemble Cast and a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer. Hoechlin has also become a fan favorite as Clark Kent/Superman in Supergirl and Superman & Lois, earning multiple Saturn Award and Critics Choice Super Award nominations for his portrayal.
For Final Fantasy VII fans, Tyler is especially recognizable as the English voice of Sephiroth, the legendary SOLDIER and iconic antagonist of the series. He voiced Sephiroth in both Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, bringing his performance to one of gaming’s most celebrated franchises. His portrayal of the One-Winged Angel has made him a notable part of the modern Final Fantasy VII Remake series, alongside his extensive work across film and television.

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About Suzie Yeung

Suzie Yeung is an accomplished voice actress known for her work across anime and
video games. Her breakout role came as Yuffie Kisaragi in Final Fantasy VII Remake
Intergrade, a performance she reprises in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy
VII Revelation. Over the years, Suzie has built an impressive catalog of voice work
credits voicing characters such as Makima in Chainsaw Man, Eula in Genshin Impact,
Vladilena “Lena” Milizé in 86 EIGHTY-SIX, Fuuka Yamagishi in Persona 3 Reload,
Piper Wheel in Zenless Zone Zero, Hanya in Honkai: Star Rail, and Ranma Saotome in
Ranma ½. Her extensive credits also include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Marvel
Rivals, Persona 3 Reload, Silent Hill f, and numerous other major anime and gaming
franchises.

Yeung’s incredible vocal talents have earned her the 2025 Grand Game Award for Best
Voice Actor of the Year for her portrayal of Hinako Shimizu in Silent Hill f. With a
career spanning an impressive range of characters and genres, Yeung continues to
establish herself as a prominent voice across both anime and video games. Her versatility,
emotional range, and memorable performances have made her a standout talent whose
work continues to resonate with fans around the world.

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About Non Sweet

Non Sweet （ノン・スイート）is a Japanese-pop music group local to Vancouver, that aims to empower, inspire and bring joy to people all over the world.

Heavily influenced by the Japanese idol culture, Non Sweet delivers an engaging musical experience combining live vocals and dance. All of their original music is crafted in collaboration with their sound producer in Japan, while the members take creative lead on lyrics, choreography and concept for each release. Their recent re-debut single, Reset Button, has been met with enthusiasm, showcasing the group’s versatility and artistic growth.

Non Sweet has graced stages at various music festivals and cultural events across Canada, the U.S., Taiwan and Japan, including Otakon, Nikkei Matsuri and Fan Expo. Dedicated to spreading idol culture worldwide, they continually seek new opportunities to connect with idol fans around the world.

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About Max Mittelman

Max Mittelman is co-creator of the hit indie game DATE EVERYTHING! Beyond his creative

work in game development, Max is widely recognized as the voice of Saitama in ONE-
PUNCH MAN, along with other beloved characters including Ryuji in PERSONA 5, Arataki

Itto in GENSHIN IMPACT, Red XIII in FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE, Plagg in MIRACULOUS
LADYBUG, King in SEVEN DEADLY SINS, Sabito in DEMON SLAYER, Meruem in
HUNTERxHUNTER, and Atsushi in BUNGO STRAY DOGS.

Other notable projects include: MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN (Lex Luthor), COOKIE
RUN KINGDOM (Red Velvet Cookie), BORUTO (Konohamaru), BORDERLANDS 3 (Troy
Calypso), FIRE EMBLEM (Leo, Gray, Kaden, Forrest, Gordin), YOUR LIE IN APRIL (Kousei),
BUGSNAX (Filbo Fiddlepie), BLACK CLOVER (Nacht), KINGDOM HEARTS 2.8 (Luxu), MR.
OSOMATSU (Todomatsu), VIVY: FLUORITE EYE’S SONG (Matsumoto), MOB PSYCHO 100
(Ritsu), MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN (Harry Osborn), STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH (Governer
Grotton), FALLOUT 4 (Zeke), ALICE’S WONDERLAND BAKERY (Cheshire Cat), STAR OCEAN
5 (Fidel), WORLD OF WARCRAFT (Ara’lon, Prince Farondis), SAO II (Jun), GUNDAM:
THUNDERBOLT (Io), TALES OF BERSERIA (Shigure).

He is a proud co-founder of Sassy Chap Games, as well as a founding member of the
comedy and gaming troupe Loud, Annoying, and Very Annoying (LAVA), which he shares
with fellow actors Ray Chase and Robbie Daymond.

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About Paul Tinto

Fans of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will know Paul as the voice of the one and only Cait Sith!

But Paul’s career extends far beyond the world of video games. His impressive screen credits include NCO Baker in the Academy Award-winning film 1917, Stowe in Firebrand, and Corporal Chris Dimarco in the BBC series The Last Post. He has also performed extensively on stage, with credits including Black Watch, Chariots of Fire, The Odyssey, and Operation Crucible.

Paul is also part of the award-winning theatre production Release, which received the prestigious Scotsman Festival Fringe First Award.