Asian Pop Culture Festival 2026 in Montreuil: food, K-pop, cosplay and Asian cultures

The Asian Pop Culture Festival, the first pan-Asian festival, takes over Paris Montreuil Expo on May 30 and 31, 2026. This event dedicated to Asian cultures brings together K-pop, cosplay, karaoke, food, martial arts, exhibitors, a parade and family-friendly activities, just a stone's throw from Paris.

The Asian Pop Culture Festival 2026 takes over Paris Montreuil Expo in Montreuil on May 30–31, 2026. This festival dedicated to Asian cultures brings together pop culture, traditions, food, cosplay, K-pop, karaoke, martial arts, exhibitors and family-friendly activities, just a stone’s throw from Paris and the 20th arrondissement.

Accessible via the Line 9 metro, at the Robespierre station, the event invites visitors to discover several realms of contemporary and traditional Asia. A standout outing if you’re looking for an Asian festival near Paris, a family outing, or a weekend rendezvous centered on Asian pop culture during May 30–31.

An Asian festival for families, K-pop fans, and the curious

The Asian Pop Culture Festival targets both families and enthusiasts of manga, cosplay, K-pop, street food, crafts, travel, or Asian cultures. On site, visitors will be able to browse nearly a hundred exhibitors and explore dedicated spaces for food, beauty and well-being, fashion, jewelry, accessories, tourism, art, and music, as well as a Squid Game-inspired zone.

The admission ticket is priced at €10, which includes a raffle with a top prize: a manga collector’s figure valued at around €600. For those who don’t get lucky, there’s Bingo Loco, with several prizes to be won.

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An event highlighting Asian cultures in Montreuil

More than just a salon, the Asian Pop Culture Festival presents itself as a gathering dedicated to Asian cultures, blending traditional heritage with contemporary creativity. The festival highlights numerous Asian countries and influences, notably China, Japan, South Korea, Cambodia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Laos.

Visitors will discover traditional crafts, pop-culture-inspired creations, stalls serving Asian cuisine, interactive activities, performances, meet-and-greet moments, and spaces designed to reveal the diverse facets of today’s Asia.

This weekend's lineup: parade, cosplay, karaoke and K-pop

A lineup of marquee moments is planned for the weekend, featuring musical performances, contests, live acts, and festive gatherings.

Saturday, May 30, 2026: opening street parade, karaoke and pop-dance contest, Bingo Loco, and Asian Hype night.
Sunday, May 31, 2026: cosplay contest final, karaoke final with Bart Karaoke, and closing ceremony in traditional costumes.

See the full program on the festival’s website

Why attend the Asian Pop Culture Festival 2026?

The festival brings together in one place several Asia-related worlds: gastronomy, pop culture, cosplay, karaoke, K-pop, crafts, fashion, travel and traditions. It’s an outing designed for those who want to discover Asian cultures without leaving the Paris region, but also for enthusiasts already familiar with these realms.

With its two-day lineup, its exhibitors, its activities, and easy Metro access from Paris, the Asian Pop Culture Festival easily fits into a weekend outing, especially for families, groups of friends, or culture festival enthusiasts.