ANIME Impulse Bay Area
Hosted by ANIME Impulse Bay Area
ANIME Impulse Bay Area is a two-day anime and pop culture event in Santa Clara, California, bringing fans together for a weekend of anime, cosplay, gaming, vendors, Artist Alley, special guests, live entertainment, K-pop fan culture, collectibles, itasha cars, and community events. Held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, ANIME Impulse Bay Area stands out because it gives fans access to three events with one ticket: ANIME Impulse, K-PLAY! FEST, and Collectors Expo. That gives the weekend a different energy from a normal anime convention, mixing anime fans, K-pop fans, collectors, gamers, artists, and cosplayers all in one place. Whether you’re there to cosplay, shop vendors, trade collectibles, meet other fans, check out K-pop events, or explore Artist Alley, this is the kind of event where fandoms overlap in a fun way. And if you’re into anime tattoos, it’s a great place to show them off. This is the kind of crowd that notices characters, symbols, references, and the details behind your ink.
ANIME Impulse Bay Area is bringing anime, cosplay, gaming, collectibles, K-pop energy, vendors, artists, and fan culture to Santa Clara, and this one feels more like a full fan festival than a regular anime con 👀
What makes it different is the setup.
Your ANIME Impulse ticket also gets you access to K-PLAY! FEST and Collectors Expo, so it’s basically 3 events in 1 ticket. That means anime fans, K-pop fans, collectors, gamers, artists, cosplayers, and vendors are all sharing the same weekend under one roof.
You can come for the anime side, then end up checking out K-pop fan events, trading cards, collectibles, gaming, Artist Alley, cosplay meetups, itasha cars, and whatever else catches your eye.
And if you’re into anime tattoos, this is a great place to show them off. The whole event is built around style, characters, fandom, and visual culture, so your tattoos can naturally become part of your fit.
What Is ANIME Impulse Bay Area?
ANIME Impulse Bay Area is a two-day anime and pop culture event held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.
The event brings together anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, vendors, Artist Alley, special guests, live entertainment, collectibles, K-pop fan culture, and community events. The official site also notes that one ANIME Impulse pass grants access to K-PLAY! FEST and Collectors Expo, which gives the weekend a wider fan-culture feel than a standard anime convention.
Why Come Through? ✨
3 events in 1 ticket
ANIME Impulse, K-PLAY! FEST, and Collectors Expo under one roof
Anime, cosplay, gaming, K-pop, collectibles, and fan culture
Artist Alley, vendors, cosplay meetups, itasha cars, and live entertainment
A perfect place to show off your anime tattoos
A modern fan culture weekend with way more than just anime 😭
Event Details
Dates: July 18 to July 19, 2026
Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California
Why you should come!
Anime. Cosplay. K-pop. Collectibles. Gaming. Artist Alley. Fan culture.
Ticket Info 🎟️
Starting Price: Check the official ticket page for current pricing.
The official FAQ says tickets must be purchased through See Tickets, and one ticket gives access to ANIME Impulse Bay Area, K-PLAY! FEST Bay Area, and Collectors Expo Bay Area.
