WE CAN'T WAIT TO BE BACK IN 2025!
2024 was blast - are you ready for a new edition of Comic Film Manga Fest 15th & 16th March 2025?
Look forward to our new large comic area, manga & anime area, fan groups & cosplayers, our big cosplay contest, artists, photopoints, merchandise, boardgames, cool workshops and activities. And of course action and entertainment with your favorite stars like panels on stage, photoshoots and autograph sessions.
Don’t miss this event and mark March 15-16, 2025 red in your calendar!
OUR STAR GUESTS
MEET YOUR FAVORITE STARS PERSONALLY AT THE COMIC, FILM & MANGA FEST!
Be there when our star guests, artists and cosplay guests attend COMIC, FILM & MANGA FESTin Rotterdam. You can look forward to a bunch of national and international guests from the fields of TV and film as well as artists and cosplayers. Unless otherwise announced, all stars are present on all event days and our star guests are of course available for autographs, selfies, photos and question-and-answer sessions on stage!
Changes always reserved. Autographs/Selfies, Photo Ops with the stars and Meet & Greets must be purchased. Photographs for signing can be purchased on site at a separate stand. All guests have the freedom to cancel their appearance at any time due to film / job offers, illness or for private reasons, also at short notice. Should a guest cancel, Autograph- / Selfie- / Photo Op / M&G tickets will be automatically refunded to the account with which they were purchased. A claim for reimbursement of entrance tickets does not exist.
OUR COMIC & ARTIST GUESTS
Get ready for our amazing Comic Artists. You can expect artists from comics and „stripboeken“ that will sign your items or draw some cool sketches or commissions for you. AND there will be a stage with a diverse program!
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OUR COSPLAY GUESTS
Our phenomenal and super impressive Cosplayers can’t wait to meet you at COMIC FILM MANGA FEST at their table for talks, selfies and autographs. Of course they will also be on stage with a panel / workshop and be judging the Cosplay Contest as well as Cosplay Parade!
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TICKET OVERVIEW
Due to the large number of different ticket-types, there is a separate shop for the entry tickets as well as for each individual star guest.
Please note that all EXTRA TICKETS for Starguests like Photo Ops, Selfies, Autographs or Meet & Greets have to be purchased separate and are not included in the entrance ticket. Those Extra Tickets need to be presented in printed form on site at the event and will be collected by our staff. A digital version on the mobile phone or in the wallet is not sufficient. This does not apply to the entrance tickets.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
You would like to know what to expect? Look forward to lots of stars and artists, cosplay, props, fan groups and much more!
Photo Ops with the Starguests
You will have the opportunity to pose for a photo during the official photo op together with your favorite stars on all event days! Tickets can be purchased on site at our Sales Desk or online in advance in our shop: 1 person per ticket. The photo will be printed on high-quality photo paper and can be taken home just seconds afterward the shoot and, if you wish, it can even be complimented with your star’s signature (an extra ticket is required for the autograph). The autograph needs to be collected at the signing table from the guest.
Your DIGITAL Photo Op
Would you like your digital copies as well? A few days after the event you can click HERE to get your digital photos!
Autographs & Selfies
Unless announced differently, all star guests will be available at their table on all event days where they sign autographs for the fans and take selfies (ticket needed), except when they are at the photo op area, on stage for a panel or on their lunch break. The autograph and selfie tickets can be bought on site at the event or online in advance in our shop. We will have several charged photo motifs (20cm x 25cm) of each guest on site (close to the signing area), but of course you can also bring your own items for signing.
Q&A Panels on Stage
In various panels and Q&As, the star guests will come to the big stage on the days of the event and answer
all your questions: they will talk about current projects and fans will have the opportunity to ask their own personal questions.
Comic Area & Artists
You can expect artists from comics and „stripboeken“ that will draw for you, sell their stuff and sign your items. Plus there will be an Artist stage with a diverse program.
Manga & Anime
Meet your favorite Manga Cosplayers and Artists at the event, take some dancing classes, enjoy amazing asian Food, visit the Maid Cafe and shop some nice manga and anime items in our dealer area!
COSPLAY
What would a convention be without cosplay? Look forward to our cosplay area with professional cosplayers and of course an epic cosplay contest on Saturday and a parade on Sunday!
WEAPON RULES
All weapon imitations are subject to a weapons check before entering the exhibition grounds. In order for the visit to the fair to be an unforgettable experience, some instructions for wearing weapon imitations at the convention must be heeded. If weapons fail the weapons check, they will be kept safe for you at the entrance and returned when you leave the convention. MORE INFO HERE.
SHOPPING
Looking for something exclusive for yourself or for an unusual gift? In the dealer hall you will find a lot of different items: merchandise, figurines, funko pops, toys, posters, films, books, comics, graphic novels, stripboeken, collectibles and much more. Or check out the artists booth from amazing individual art & items!
COSPLAY PARADE
The Cosplay-Parade will take place on Sunday. The Cosplay-Parade is for ALL Cosplayers, even if you are a little shy and think you are not ready to present yourself in a big solo on the big stage yet. The parade is for everyone, who wants to present themselves and their costumes on the Catwalk. Just have fun and enjoy yourself! Let's have a Party. We really can't wait to welcome you guys! For the Catwalk there is no registration needed. Just come to the big stage on Sunday 30 Minutes before the Catwalk starts. The exact time for the Cosplay-Parade will follow soon.
COSPLAY CONTEST
The Cosplay-Contest will take place on Saturday, the exact time will be announced on a later date, closer to the event. If you want to take part in the event, please send us an email to teamrdam@weloveconventions.com. Here you go with all the info concerning the registration!
FAN GROUPS
Get ready for lots of fan groups presenting props, replicas and special attractions at their booths. Of course, you can also take lots of pictures and ask all your questions.
PROGRAM
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FLOORPLAN
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FACTS & INFO
Location & Opening Hours
ROTTERDAM AHOY
Ahoyweg 10
3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Saturday, 15 March 2025 from 10:00 till 18:00
Sunday, 16 March 2025 from 10:00 till 18:00
ATTENTION: Weekend tickets are scanned on both days Saturday and Sunday at the entrance.
TICKETS & BOX OFFICE
Admission tickets, Photo Shoot tickets as well as Autograph & Selfie tickets are available for purchase in our Online Shop.
If the ticket contingent is not exhausted by the event, there will be a box office at the entrance. Tickets will be more expensive at the box office than during pre-sale.
Children 0-11: Free entry accompanied by a legal guardian. Proof of age must be presented if necessary. Children older than 11 need a standard ticke
JOURNEY BY CAR
Plan your route HERE by car.
Do you live in Rotterdam? Come by bike! Healthy, easy and sustainable. Are you coming by public transportation? Take an OV bike from Rotterdam CS.
Going by shared bike or scooter to your favorite event? No problem. Check rotterdam.nl/deelvervoer!
You can park your bike or scooter in the (unattended) bike storage at the front of Ahoy.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Rotterdam Ahoy is easily accessible by bus, metro & train. From bus and metro station Zuidplein it’s a 5 minute walk to Ahoy. Do not forget to recharge your OV chip card and to check out. It is also possible to check in and out with your bank card. Read more about OVpay here.
PARKING
Rotterdam Ahoy has 1.500 parking spots. A parking spot costs €19. To be sure of parking next to Ahoy on event days, it is possible to buy a parking ticket with parking guarantee until 2 hours before the event. In case you did not purchase a parking guarantee, you can still park at Ahoy, depending on availability. Be aware that without a parking guarantee, there is a possibility that all parking spots are occupied.
Parking lot full but have a pre-purchased parking ticket with guarantee? Show this to the traffic controller and get access.
P+R
Free parking and continue by public transportation to Ahoy? Good plan! P+R Slinge is only 1 metro stop from Zuidplein/Ahoy.
Check all locations here: LOCATIONS
OTHER PARKING SPACES
Is the AHOY parking lot full (and you do not have a pre-purchased parking ticket with guarantee)? Then you can go to Q-Park Zuidplein or another parking facility in the vicinity.
ATM Machines - Info
There are some places at our event where cash payment is required. There is no ATM (Automated Teller Machine) available at Ahoy. You can use Geldmaat’s location finder to locate an ATM in or near the Zuidplein shopping center. Alternatively, it is advisable to bring some cash with you in case you unexpectedly run out of cash. GELDMAAT LOCATIONS
AUTOGRAPH SERVICE
Have a photo provided by us signed – check out HERE!
PRESS
You are a press representative and would like to report on the event before the Comic Film Manga Fest and would like to be accredited for the event?
Then we would be happy to support you with images, please contact us via teamrdam@weloveconventions.com.
REGISTRATION: Exhibitors, Artists, Publishers, Fan Groups, Cosplay Contest
You would like to be part of the Event? Come and join us!
DEALERS & EXHIBITORS
You are a dealer or exhibitor and are interested in a booth at one of our events? You would like to sell your product on site and get in direct contact with your target groups and yourcustomers! Whether it is merchandise, collectables, comics & books, boardgames, clothing, posters, jewelry, photos, autographs, action figures or even activities e.t.c. – with usyou are in the right spot! Dealers/exhibitors: please send us your request via mail via exhibitors@weloveconventions.com
ARTISTS
You are an artist and are interested in a booth at one of our events? You would like to show your creative talent and display your art. You would like to sell items too? That is awesome. Artists: please send us your request via mail via teamrdam@weloveconventions.com
PUBLISHER, PROMOTION, MARKETING
You are a publisher, manufacturer or promoter and are interested in an entertainment / advertising / promotion appearance at the COMIC, FILM & MANGA FEST ROTTERDAM or advertisement booking at the event or online / offline (banners, ads, flyering and much more)? Send an email to teamrdam@weloveconventions.com, we will advise you and create an individual offer.
FAN GROUPS
Would you like to be part of our event with your friends as a fan group and present yourself with your own booth? Then email us with any social media links you might have, a brief overview of which topic you are dealing with, how much space you need, what program you would like to offer at your booth and how many people you will bring on site: teamrdam@weloveconventions.com.
COSPLAY CONTEST & PARADE
There will be a Cosplay Contest on Saturday and a Cosplay Parade on Sunday. You would like to attend one or both of these Cosplay activities as a Cosplayer?
We will open the registration and share more information on this soon. Follow our Social Media for updates.
CREW
The most important thing of our events are our volunteers! We are always looking for new members who support our team at the events on site: We look forward to helpers who have already gained experience in various events and conventions, but newcomers are also welcome. Above all, one thing is important: your enthusiasm.
As a Con-Helper you have the unique opportunity to look behind the scenes and to shape the events
with us as a team. Being a helper means having fun – but also hard work and sometimes stress. We expect from you full commitment at the event and joy in what you do. Because only in this way a team spirit develops and thus in the long term a reliable team – and friendships.
Do you want to be part of our team? You are at least 18 years old, reliable, loyal, team player and would like to be a volunteer at one or more of our events? Then apply now and send an emailto teamrdam@weloveconventions.com. You will receive further information via e-mail.
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
ABOUT US
The event COMIC FILM & MANGA FEST is organized by WE LOVE CONVENTIONS GmbH. Our company is based in Germany, but our team is spread all over the world, not at least also in the Netherlands!
We love to organize Conventions and are focused on Multi-Fandom-Events like Comic Cons but also small Fan-Events concentrated on single TV-Shows and Fandoms like THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, STRANGER THINGS or VIKINGS.
2024 we are celebrating our 10th convention year and we can‘t wait to be back in Rotterdam!
LOCATION
ROTTERDAM AHOY
Ahoyweg 10
3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands