Free Columbia Anime & Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event
Schedule
Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown (1200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC) | Columbia, SC
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Welcome to the Amazing Art Expo's Anime, Game & Pop Culture Event featuring awesome art & super cool cosplayers. You'll find the magic world of art featuring Anime, Game, Disney, Horror, Star Wars, Marvel and Cosplay. Whether you're into classic anime series or the latest video games, there's something here for everyone and... it's FREE to attend!FREE Admission!
FREE Parking!
FREE 9"x12" Prints by tagging someone on Instagram or SHARING this event on your Facebook Timeline. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram & Facebook page at amazingartexpo.
FREE Cosplay Contest on Saturday (cosplaying is optional at this event).
3 Days Only! May 29-31 2026: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown: 1200 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201
Ballroom Name: "Palmetto Ballroom"
OPTIONAL VIP TICKET GETS YOU:
~ Complimentary 12"x16" Premium VIP Print of your choice (Valued at $40)
~ 1 Hour Early Access (All 3 Days)!
- Minors may accompany a parent without needing a VIP ticket.
FEATURING THE ART OF:
ANIME
GAME
POKÉMON
DISNEY
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
HORROR
STAR WARS
MARVEL
PARODY
COLLECTIBLES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):
WHY ARE THERE MULTIPLE EVENTS DISPLAYING A SIMILAR EVENT WITH THE SAME DATES AND LOCATION? These are all the same event! We are limited in the amount of characters we can type in an event title. Since our event encompasses: Anime, Game, Horror, Marvel, DC, Disney, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings, this is simply too long to put into an event title. To make it easier and in order to reach fans of each theme, we have created separate events for these themes but keep in mind, it is all the same event.
THIS EVENT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. HOW DO I KNOW THIS IS A LEGITIMATE EVENT? We encourage you to Google us at "amazing art expo" where you will see many updates, reviews, etc. We have over 51,000 followers on Facebook, 21,000 on Instagram and have been in business since 2016. We have hosted over 100 events during that time.
HOW DO I GET MY FREE 9"x12" PRINT? SHARE this event on any of your social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.) by May 30th. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram or Facebook page at amazingartexpo. Limit one free print per individual who shared on their own/separate social media & per individual who follows Amazing Art Expo's Facebook or Instagram page. When you check in at the event, use your phone to show proof you shared the event in order to get your free print.
WHERE DO I PARK: Self-parking at the hotel is free!
IS THIS EVENT COMPLETELY FREE? Yes, everyone is free to attend and no purchase is necessary. Autographs and paint embellishments by the artist are free.
ARE KIDS ALLOWED? This event is 100% Kid & Stroller Friendly!
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS OR ARTISTS FOR THIS EVENT? We are not accepting any vendors for this event. If you are an artist interested in working with us at future events, you may submit examples of your work to [email protected].
IS THERE ANY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.) ART AT THIS EVENT? Absolutely NOT! All our art sold on our website and featured at our show was created by human hands and all made in the USA. We do not believe A.I. art is actually art and we stay firm with that decision.
IS PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED? You are welcome to photograph cosplayers, voice actors and the overall event and encouraged to share it with friends. However, Due to encounters of theft, attempts in converting the art via A.I. and/or unauthorized reproduction (bootlegging) of the artwork, our artists request no closeup photography of the art itself please. Out of respect for the artists, this rule is strictly enforced. All Amazing staff members would be happy to take a photo of the art for you in a manner where it cannot be reproduced so easily - just ask.
DO I HAVE TO COSPLAY TO ATTEND THE EVENT? No. Cosplaying is completely voluntary.
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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown (1200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC), United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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