Holiday Matsuri

Holiday Matsuri Holiday Matsuri is Florida's Largest festive Anime, Gaming, & Cosplay Convention in Orlando, FL It's a great way to help our community.
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Holiday Matsuri is a multi-genre convention that brings the members of our community together during the holidays to have fun and give back! We celebrate anime, video games, music, celebrity guests, cosplay, artists and more in the nerd culture with holiday cheer! You can enjoy our seasonal spin on convention contests, shows, dances, and parties! Each year Holiday Matsuri puts on a formal benefit

ball supporting a charity such as Extra Life. Some of our favorite interactive events include Cafe Peko Peko, Hottest Men in Anime, and Peppermint Parlor. Holiday Matsuri offers a bit of everything for everyone and we hope that you will join us in the festivities this year!

Thank you for attending Holiday Matsuri 2025. Your energy, creativity, and presence make this community what it is — and...
12/27/2025

Thank you for attending Holiday Matsuri 2025. Your energy, creativity, and presence make this community what it is — and your feedback helps shape what’s ahead. From programming and guests to layout, accessibility, and the overall experience, your voice matters. ✨💚

The survey takes about 10–15 minutes and is anonymous. At the end, you can enter for a chance to win a pair of VIP badges to Holiday Matsuri 2026! 🎄

We appreciate you being part of HolMat this holiday season and helping us make each year better than the last! 🫰

Visit the link here: https://form.jotform.com/HolMat/HM25-Feedbacksurvey or follow the link in bio for our survey! ✨

12/23/2025

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🎄✨ Holiday Matsuri 2026 ✨🎄📅 December 18–20, 2026We had an amazing time with you! We hope you did too! ✨Our tickets are n...
12/23/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Matsuri 2026 ✨🎄

📅 December 18–20, 2026

We had an amazing time with you! We hope you did too! ✨

Our tickets are not on sale yet… but trust us — the countdown has officially begun. 👀
🎟️ Ticket purchase dates will be announced soon, and you’re going to want to be ready.

More cosplay. More late nights. More reasons to celebrate!

Stay tuned — the moment tickets drop, you’ll be the first to know. 💫

Congratulations to our Winter Cosplay Championship winners — a true celebration of skill, creativity, and craftsmanship....
12/23/2025

Congratulations to our Winter Cosplay Championship winners — a true celebration of skill, creativity, and craftsmanship. 🪡❄️

From flawless wigs and innovative sewing techniques to jaw-dropping props, advanced patterning, multimedia tech, and perfectly finished details, these awards honor the artists who pushed boundaries and elevated the craft on stage. Each category reflects the countless hours, precision, and passion poured into every piece. ❤️‍🔥

Your work showcases the future of cosplay and the incredible talent within this community. We’re proud to celebrate your achievements and honored to recognize the creativity that made this year’s WCC unforgettable. ✨

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✨ HolMat 2025 Winter Cosplay Championship — International Winners ✨To our champions: this moment is yours, WCS. ❄️Every ...
12/23/2025

✨ HolMat 2025 Winter Cosplay Championship — International Winners ✨

To our champions: this moment is yours, WCS. ❄️

Every stitch, every detail, every late night, and every sacrifice led here. You gave your time — the one thing we never get back — and turned it into something unforgettable on stage. The creativity, craftsmanship, and heart you poured into your work showed the world what cosplay truly is.

During this holiday season, that spirit of creation, connection, and celebration is exactly what makes the WCC and Holiday Matsuri so special. ✨

This community means everything to us. Seeing artists from around the world come together, support one another, and elevate the craft is why we do this year after year. ✨🎄

A heartfelt thank you to our international partners who make these opportunities possible and help carry our champions onto the global stage:

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12/23/2025

Artist Alley at Holiday Matsuri was where holiday shopping met creativity and community. It was the perfect place to find gifts for the people you love — and a little something for yourself — all while supporting incredible indie artists. 🫰

From original art and fan favorites to fun games, conversations, and shared laughs, Artist Alley was full of moments that made the season special. We hope you stopped by, met some amazing creators, and brought something special home with you. ✨

Did you find your favorite creator there?

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners. Your support, collaboration, and belief in this community h...
12/22/2025

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners. Your support, collaboration, and belief in this community help make everything possible — from the experiences on stage to the moments fans take home with them.

Because of you, Holiday Matsuri continues to grow, create, and bring people together year after year. We’re grateful for your partnership and proud to build this with you. ✨🎄

We wish you the happiest of holidays and a Happy New Year!

12/22/2025

✨HolMat 2025 WCC✨

Competitors take the stage with incredible costumes and unforgettable performances, all chasing the title of Winter Cosplay Champion and the chance to represent Holiday Matsuri on the international cosplay stage! ✨

Day 2 of the Winter Cosplay Championship is where the journey ends and the champions are revealed — two days of dedication, creativity, and talent coming to a powerful close. ✨🎄

Thank you to our international partners!

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We want to give a huge thank you to all of our amazing guests this year. Whether you brought naughty energy, nice vibes,...
12/21/2025

We want to give a huge thank you to all of our amazing guests this year. Whether you brought naughty energy, nice vibes, or a perfect mix of both, you helped make this holiday season at Holiday Matsuri truly unforgettable.

As the year comes to a close, we wish you a safe, happy, and joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year. We can’t wait to do it all again with you next year at Holiday Matsuri 2026. ✨🎄

The 60-Player Mario Party Party Jamboree featuring The Runaway Guys is taking over the stage.The more the merrier as we ...
12/21/2025

The 60-Player Mario Party Party Jamboree featuring The Runaway Guys is taking over the stage.

The more the merrier as we close out a holiday-filled weekend at HolMat 2025 with chaotic, competitive, and crowd-favorite Mario Party action. Expect big reactions, surprise turns, and nonstop fun with The Runaway Guys leading the madness.

Time: 3:00 PM – ??????
Age Rating: G Rated
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Video Gameroom — Showcase Stage
Host: The Runaway Guys

Don’t miss the final party of the weekend.

🎄🎨 ARTIST ALLEY SHOUTOUT — DAY 3! 🎨🎄LAST DAY TO CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING ARTIST ALLEY!From original art to fan-favorite pie...
12/21/2025

🎄🎨 ARTIST ALLEY SHOUTOUT — DAY 3! 🎨🎄

LAST DAY TO CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING ARTIST ALLEY!
From original art to fan-favorite pieces, these artists are truly making the season brighter.

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Supporting indie artists is one of the best ways to spread holiday cheer 🎄

Stop by Artist Alley, say hello, share the love, and support the artists who make this community so special. 💖

Check our stories for day 3 shoutouts!

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