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From opening hours to FAQs, we’ve got everything sorted for you. So all you need to do is get ready for an epic weekend of anime, manga, K-pop and cosplay!

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Practical info for your visit

The next edition of Heroes Made in Asia 2027 takes place on:

March 20 & 21, 2027

Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Jaarbeursplein 6
3521 AL Utrecht
The Netherlands

Opening hours:

Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00h*
Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00h*

* VIP entrance from 09.00h

What can you do at Heroes Made in Asia?

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Cosplay

Watch impressive cosplays, meet your favourite characters, join or enjoy cosplay contests and catwalks, take photos at themed spots and discover cosplay as part of Asian pop culture.
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K-pop

K-pop fans can fully enjoy themselves. Watch dance cover groups, join workshops and random dance, shop albums and lightsticks, and meet fellow fans from your favourite fandoms.
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Manga

Meet mangaka's and artists, get prints, commissions and signed artwork, browse through volumes from different genres and publishers and more
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Gaming

Gamers and TCG fans will find plenty to do: play on console, PC and retro setups, join trading card battles, take part in tournaments and enjoy challenges throughout the day.
Join!
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Food

Try popular Asian street food, enjoy dishes like ramen, curry, takoyaki, dumplings, bao, buy packaged food products to enjoy later and discover food as part of Asian pop and traditional culture.
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Workshops & Masterclasses

Level up your skills in workshops and masterclasses: learn to draw manga, improve your cosplay, join K-pop dance sessions, attend panels and get inspired by creators and experts.
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Frequently asked questions

Heroes Made in Asia is the largest Dutch event for fans of Asian (pop) culture, where enthusiasts of manga, anime, K-pop, cosplay, games, Asian food, and other related subcultures come together for a festival filled with shopping, culture, workshops, and entertainment.

Meet voice actors, cosplayers and all kinds of artists related to music, art or popculture. It is a place to immerse yourself in the world of Asian comics, games, music, and films. Whatever your connection is with Asian pop culture, you will feel at home at Heroes Made in Asia.

Heroes Made in Asia takes place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht;

Jaarbeurs Utrecht
Jaarbeursplein 6
3521 AL Utrecht
The Netherlands

Heroes Made in Asia is open from:
Saturday 10:00 – 18:00.
Sunday 10:00 – 18:00.

VIP ticket holders have early access and are allowed to enter the exhibition floor at 9:00 am.

Jaarbeurs Utrecht is located next to Utrecht Central Station, making Heroes Made in Asia very easy to reach by bus or train. From the Central Station, follow the signs that read ‘Jaarbeursplein’. It is a five-minute walk to the venue of the Jaarbeurs. Plan your trip here!

Yes you can! There are dressing rooms available where you can complete your outfit.

Yes, there is! This is facilitated by the Jaarbeurs, which means there are associated costs. You can store your bag and coat in this cloakroom.

Please note: payment is only possible by card.

At most stands, it’s best to pay in cash (this depends on the exhibitor). The Jaarbeurs location operates on a card-only policy for catering and the cloakroom.

Please note: it is also no longer possible to withdraw cash at the Jaarbeurs.

Yes, you can! Read everything about being a volunteer on the volunteer page and subscribe. We will contact you as soon as possible.

This is permitted for personal use and as long as it is not used for commercial purposes or is present in large quantities.

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