About this Event
Animation Film Festival - Anime Day 2026 - Wilmington DE
🎉 ANIME DAY 2026 IS COMING TO WILMINGTON! 🎉
Join us Saturday, October 10 for a full day celebrating anime, animation, art, cosplay, music & creativity as part of the Wilmington International Film Festival!
❤️ General Admission is just $5!
Your all-day admission includes:
🎨 Artist Alley featuring local artists & creators
🎸 FREE live concert by Hockessin School of Rock
👗 Cosplay Catwalk on the red carpet
🛠️ Interactive Makerspace with 3D printing, embroidery & cosplay
✏️ FREE Color Your Own Manga Panel
✨ Meet professional cosplayer PEEPO
🎬 Animation, anime, activities & more throughout the day!
KIDS 10 & UNDER IN COSTUME/COSPLAY GET IN FREE!
🎬 FILM FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
Anime Day also features three curated film screenings throughout the day, including international animated shorts and a special screening of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro.
Film tickets are $10 per screening and include your Anime Day General Admission, so there’s no need to purchase both!
📍 1313 North Market, Wilmington, Delaware
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🚪 Doors open at 9 AM
🎬 Screenings at 11 AM, 1 PM & 2:30 PM
Come for a movie. Stay for the cosplay, artists, music and fun. ❤️💜
Anime fans, families, artists, cosplayers and animation lovers of all ages are welcome!
Event venue & nearby stays
1313 N Market St, 1313 North Market Street, Wilmington, United States
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