The Straw Hat Crew is coming to Los Angeles—and they’re bringing an entire festival with them.
Toei Animation announced One Piece Fest 2026, the first-ever North American franchise celebration dedicated to Eiichiro Oda’s beloved pirate epic. The two-day event takes place August 25-26 at Cosm Los Angeles, the massive experiential venue in Hollywood Park.
One Piece Fest 2026 will welcome an estimated 7,000 fans over four sessions (1,750 per session). Highlights include:
- The Elbaph Experience – A specially produced immersive journey inside The Dome, Cosm’s 87-foot diameter LED screen (5,000 square feet of 12K X 10K display). Given that the anime just launched its Elbaph Arc earlier this month, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
- Panels and Live Performances – Featuring special guests including English voice actors and Japanese musical artists (to be announced).
- Exclusive Merchandise – Event-only items available for purchase.
- Activations and More – Partner activations and additional experiences to be revealed.
Tickets are $109 per pair and available exclusively, via lottery. Registration is open now through May 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET on the official website. Selected fans will be notified on May 21 with a purchase link and single-use access code. Session selection is first come, first served.
Tickets are transferable, but each ticketholder’s name must match their ID at entry.
On August 24, the evening before the festival opens to the public, Toei Animation will host a private VIP Preview for special guests and media by invitation only.
If you’re a One Piece fan within striking distance of LA, this is the event of the summer. The lottery system means no frantic refreshing at 10 a.m.—just register before May 14 and hope the seas deliver.
Source: Toei Animation
