What to know before you go to JapanFest Atlanta in Duluth, from the organizer’s own pages. JapanFest Atlanta 2026 was held September 19-20, 2026 at Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097. That edition has already passed; no 2027 dates were read.
Dates come live from our calendar; hours, prices and rules are as the organizer last published them. Every fact below was read on the cited official page and checked ; anything we could not read is listed under What We Could Not Confirm instead of guessed.
| What to know | Source |
|---|---|
| JapanFest Atlanta 2026 was held September 19-20, 2026 at Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097. That edition has already passed; no 2027 dates were read. | japanfest.org |
| 2026 hours: Saturday Sept 19 10AM-6PM; Sunday Sept 20 10AM-5PM. | japanfest.org |
| 2026 at-the-door ticket: $25.20 individual; children 6 and under free. | japanfest.org |
Next Dates On Our Calendar
No upcoming dates for this festival are on our calendar right now. The organizer's last published dates are in the section below; we add new dates when they are posted.
Dates and Hours
- 2026 edition: ‘SEPTEMBER 19 – 20, 2026’. Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM. 2027 not published on pages read. (japanfest.org)
Admission and Tickets
- 2026 prices (fees included): advance one-day $20.78, advance two-day $38.13; at the door individual $25.20; military and senior (65+) $20.78 at door only; Family & Friends Package for 4 $22.44 per person and for 5 $22.95 per person (door only); children 6 and under free. (japanfest.org)
- Online or phone purchases are refunded to the original card within 5-10 business days. (japanfest.org)
Parking and Getting There
- 2026 parking: advance parking $5 (until Sept 18 11:59 PM only); day-of parking $10. (japanfest.org)
- Venue: Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097. (japanfest.org)
What to Expect
- 2026 guest performers listed: Waves of Harmony, HARIBOW, Katsura Sunshine, Junko Fujiyama, Sleep & Loop, Samurai Sword Soul, Haruka Nakashima, Matsuriza, Akua Shin and Video Game Alliance. (japanfest.org)
- Tips: arrive at least 15 minutes before a favorite performance for a seat; avoid the lunch hour for food lines; some experiential events need advance sign-up. (japanfest.org)
Rules to Know
- Some vendors may only accept cash; ATMs are at the venue. (japanfest.org)
- Bag policy: clear vinyl/plastic bag 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or smaller, one-gallon clear freezer bag, diaper bag 16″x16″x8″ or smaller (with a child), clutch 4.5″ x 6.5″ or smaller, drawstring bag 12″x12″ or smaller, fanny pack. Suitcases and non-clear backpacks are not approved. (japanfest.org)
- Prohibited at Gas South District includes coolers or outside food and drink, smoking or vaping, and weapons. Pets/animals are listed as prohibited; service animals permitted. (japanfest.org)
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FAQ
Can I bring a backpack to JapanFest?
Non-clear backpacks are not approved; the bag policy lists approved clear bags and small bags. (japanfest.org)
Is cash needed at JapanFest?
Some vendors may only accept cash, and ATMs are available at the venue. (japanfest.org)
How much is parking?
For 2026, $5 in advance (until Sept 18) or $10 on the day. (japanfest.org)
Can I bring outside food or a cooler?
No. Coolers and outside food and drink are on the prohibited list. (japanfest.org)
What We Could Not Confirm
- 2027 dates, hours and prices not published on pages read; all dates and prices above are the 2026 edition (already past).
- The bag policy page has internal size inconsistencies and an unseen pet-rule footnote; confirm with organizers (470) 639-8243.
- Shuttle information not found.
- Lat/lon not stated on the pages.
How we checked this guide: Dates, hours, admission and parking prices, and access details were verified against the official sources listed below on . Operators change schedules and raise prices without notice, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you drive. The figures in this guide also feed our Georgia Attraction Transparency Index and Family Day-Out Cost Index.
Sources
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