What vendors should know.
The Magical Girls Festival is a day-long celebration focused on magical girls, featuring vendors, programming, activities, and giveaways inspired by magical girl anime and manga.
Prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under).
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
Venue
The event takes place at 5-2-A in Industry City, Brooklyn, NY, from 10 AM to 10 PM, with the vendor floor closing at 7 PM.
Applications
Vendor applications close on Sunday, May 15, 2026, with notifications sent by Sunday, May 31, 2026.
What's happening.
Cosplay
All cosplays and genders are welcome, though attendees are encouraged to wear magical girl cosplays.
Tickets
Prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under).
Music & Concerts
The event includes an end-of-night concert.
Theme & Focus
The festival is dedicated to celebrating magical girls and fostering an inclusive community.
Who's showing up.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Terri Hawkes
Sailor Moon · Dragon Ball Z · My Little Pony
Victoria L. Johnson
Moonies Club · Sailor Moon Fan Community
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (or while supplies last)WorkshopMagical Girl Wand Workshop with the Machi Mahou Maid Café
Learn to make magical girl wands with the Machi Mahou Maid Café!
Outside Lobby of bkONE Productions in Industry City - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMPanelIn the name of frills— Japanese “girlie” fashions and magical girls!
Explore the influence of magical girls on Japanese girlie fashions from the Meiji period to modern high fashion collaborations.
bkONE Productions in Industry City - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWorkshopMiraculous Chibi Writing Workshop!
Join author Carrie Harris for a Miraculous Ladybug Chibi-themed writing workshop and create your own superhero!
bkONE Productions in Industry City - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWorkshopTaro’s Origami Class #1
Join Taro’s Origami for a magical girl-themed origami class!
Taro’s Origami Studio (Japan Village 2nd Floor) - 1:15 PM - 2:00 PMPanelThe Heart of Shōjo: How Magical Girls Shaped My Manga Career
Manga artist Emmanuel Knight presents a tribute to magical girls and their impact on his career.
Japan Village Cabin (Outside of Building 4) - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWorkshopTaro’s Origami Class #2
Join Taro’s Origami for a magical girl-themed origami class!
Taro’s Origami Studio (Japan Village 2nd Floor) - 2:15 PM - 3:00 PMPanelPlus Ultra Sized
A panel for plus-sized cosplayers to discuss experiences in the cosplay community.
bkONE Productions in Industry City - 2:15 PM - 3:00 PMWorkshopAngel Charms! Heavenly Maid Cafe Friendship Bracelet Workshop
Craft magical friendship bracelets in this workshop hosted by the maids of Heavenly Maid Cafe!
Japan Village Cabin (Outside of Building 4) - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PMMeetupMagical Girls Cosplay Meetup
Show off your magical girl cosplay at this special meetup!
Outside Stage Near Japan Village (between Building 3 and 4) - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWorkshopTaro’s Origami Class #3
Join Taro’s Origami for a magical girl-themed origami class!
Taro’s Origami Studio (Japan Village 2nd Floor) - 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMPanelMagical Sapphic Media: How GL Intersects With Magical Girl Animangas
Learn about the intersection of magical girl media and sapphic love.
bkONE Productions in Industry City - 3:15 PM - 4:00 PMContestSailor Moon Trivia Game
Form a team and test your knowledge of Sailor Moon for prizes!
Japan Village Cabin (Outside of Building 4) - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMContestSailor Moon/Tuxedo Mask Look A Like Contest! Help Chibi Moon Find Her Parents!
Participate in a look-alike contest to help Chibi Moon find her parents!
Outside Stage Near Japan Village (between Building 3 and 4) - 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMPanelClub Kokoro: Magical Girl Edition
A group session exploring burnout and friendship through the lens of magical girls.
bkONE Productions in Industry City - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWorkshopTaro’s Origami Class #4
Join Taro’s Origami for a magical girl-themed origami class!
Taro’s Origami Studio (Japan Village 2nd Floor) - 4:15 PM - 5:00 PMPanelBlack Girls are Magical Girls Too!!
Discuss representation and community for Black women in magical girl spaces.
Japan Village Cabin (Outside of Building 4) - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMPanelWarrior of Love: Cutie Honey
A look at the production history of the 1973 series “Cutie Honey.”
bkONE Productions in Industry City - 5:15 PM - 6:00 PMPanelAmerican Magical Girls: Girl Power and Warrior Princesses
Explore the influence of American magical girls and their connection to Japanese counterparts.
Japan Village Cabin (Outside of Building 4) - 6:15 PM - 7:15 PMPanelSpotlight Panel: Terri Hawkes
Pop culture journalist Victoria L. Johnson interviews Terri Hawkes, the voice of Sailor Moon.
bkONE Productions in Industry City - 6:15 PM - 7:00 PMPanelGyaru Candyland!
An interactive panel on gyaru fashion and culture with a dance lesson.
Japan Village Cabin (Outside of Building 4) - 7:00 - 8:00 PMConcertMAGICAL GIRLS FESTIVAL CONCERT
Join us for a one-hour concert to close out this year’s Magical Girls Festival!
Outside Stage Near Japan Village (between Building 3 and 4)
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