# Brazil 2026 Anime, Gaming & Geek Conventions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-2026-anime-friends-geek-conventions > Updated: 2026-09-10T17:25:38.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 17. South Korean actor Park Sung‑Hoon made his Brazilian debut at Sana 2026 Parte 2 in Ceará, headlining an action‑cinema panel. Anime Friends in São Paulo drew over 200,000 visitors, featuring concerts by FLOW and Asian Kung‑Fu Generation, an Ultraman stage show, and appearances by Japanese actors Takumi Tsutsui, Takumi Hashimoto, Ryusei Nakao, and Nozomu Sasaki, alongside Brazilian dub artists Wendel Bezerra and Guilherme Briggs. Burnout Syndromes headlined the festival, celebrating 20 years with a collaboration with Brazilian rapper‑producer niLL. SEGA showcased several titles, including Sonic Frontiers and Demon Slayer demos. Regional geek culture continues to expand. Porto Geek held its first edition in Belém, while Jaraguá do Sul hosted Geekon with medieval activities and TCG tournaments. In Brasília, the Metrópoles Game Festival featured competitions for 28 games and a ‘LowCostPlay’ contest won by Sophia Machado. Other notable events include the Brazil Game Show (BGS), Retrocon, and various regional festivals like Jornada Nerd and Gamepolitan. Upcoming events for late 2026 include the Go Game Festival 2026 in Goiânia, scheduled for September 11 to 13 at Passeio das Águas Shopping. The festival will feature K-pop, e-sports, and appearances by the South Korean group YOUNITE and voice actors Guilherme Briggs and Wendel Bezerra. Attendees can access social tickets via a 1 kg non-perishable food donation. Other scheduled events include the 14th Natal Book and Comic Fair (FLiQ) from September 25 to 27, and the Comic Summit 2026 in Feira de Santana on September 20. BGS 2026 is set for October 9–12 at Distrito Anhembi, featuring SEGA, Shota Nakama, and the Video Game Orchestra. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Go Game Festival 2026 to host gaming and pop culture event in Goiânia The Go Game Festival 2026 will be held in Goiânia, Brazil, from September 11-13, featuring e-sports, cosplay, K-pop, and appearances by international artists and popular voice actors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/go-game-festival-2026-to-host-gaming-and-pop-culture-event-in-goinia ### 2026-09-03: Geek culture and gaming events scheduled for September 2026 in Brazil Pop culture and gaming events, including FLiQ in Natal and Comic Summit in Feira de Santana, are scheduled for September 2026 in Brazil. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/geek-culture-and-gaming-events-scheduled-for-september-2026-in-brazil ### 2026-08-27: Brasil Game Show announces 2026 event details and ticket discounts Brasil Game Show (BGS) 2026 will be held from October 9-12 at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, featuring a 10% ticket discount through August 29 and confirmed attractions like SEGA. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brasil-game-show-announces-2026-event-details-and-ticket-discounts ### 2026-08-22: Metrópoles Game Festival celebrates gaming culture in Brasília The Metrópoles Game Festival in Brasília features esports tournaments, cosplay contests, and pop culture activities at the Arena Mané Garrincha, offering prizes for over 500 competitors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metrpoles-game-festival-celebrates-gaming-culture-in-braslia ### 2026-08-19: Brasil Game Show 2026 to be held in São Paulo Brasil Game Show 2026 will be held from October 9-12 at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, featuring confirmed participants Nintendo and SEGA and potential demos of upcoming major game titles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brasil-game-show-2026-to-be-held-in-so-paulo ### 2026-08-08: Metrópoles Game Festival to host esports and cosplay events in Brasília The Metrópoles Game Festival arrives in Brasília from August 21-23, featuring 25+ gaming modalities and the regional World Cosplay Summit selection at the Arena Mané Garrincha. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metrpoles-game-festival-to-host-esports-and-cosplay-events-in-braslia ### 2026-08-06: Brazil hosts two new geek conventions in Belém and Jaraguá do Sul Brazil's new geek conventions—Porto Geek in Belém (Aug 8‑9) featuring voice actor Guilherme Briggs, and Geekon in Jaraguá do Sul (Aug 15‑16) with cosplay, games, K‑pop and medieval activities—draw fans of pop‑c 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-hosts-two-new-geek-conventions-in-belm-and-jaragu-do-sul ### 2026-07-31: Anime Friends 2026 draws crowds in Brazil, Burnout Syndromes headline Anime Friends 2026 in Brazil attracted large crowds, showcasing Japanese pop culture with performances by Burnout Syndromes and other anime‑related acts, plus a first‑ever Ultraman show and guest Japanese voice 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anime-friends-2026-draws-crowds-in-brazil-burnout-syndromes-headline ### 2026-07-27: Retrocon 2026 Gaming Convention Draws Thousands in São Paulo Retrocon 2026 in São Paulo attracted thousands, featuring classic consoles, indie retro projects and major partners like Tectoy, Gravity and NVIDIA. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/retrocon-2026-gaming-convention-draws-thousands-in-so-paulo ### 2026-07-24: Brazil's 2026 Gaming Showcases Highlight Indie and Amazon Region Games Brazil hosts two major 2026 gaming events: Headscon at Expoacre showcases Amazon‑region titles with public voting and a R$70 k prize, while Mundo Gamer Showcase returns on 25 Sept to promote indie games online. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-2026-gaming-showcases-highlight-indie-and-amazon-region-games ### 2026-07-21: Brazil's 2026 Geek Conventions Attract Thousands in Capão da Canoa and Manaus Brazil hosted two major geek pop‑culture events in 2026: Geek Capão in Capão da Canoa, attracting ~4,000 attendees with high‑speed internet, and Norte Geek in Manaus, a two‑day convention featuring cosplay and, 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-2026-geek-conventions-attract-thousands-in-capo-da-canoa-and-manaus ### 2026-07-13: Brazil's geek festivals revive with events in Bauru and Salvador Brazil's Jornada Nerd in Bauru and Gamepolitan in Salvador resume after pauses, featuring workshops, cosplay, esports and industry networking. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-geek-festivals-revive-with-events-in-bauru-and-salvador ### 2026-07-12: Park Sung-hoon draws massive crowds at Sana 2026 festival in Ceará, Brazil South Korean actor Park Sung-hoon attracted thousands of fans to the Sana 2026 Parte 2 festival in Ceará, Brazil, filling the venue to capacity and featuring panels, cosplay, K‑pop, e‑sports and other star acts 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/park-sung-hoon-draws-massive-crowds-at-sana-2026-festival-in-cear-brazil ### 2026-07-07: Anime Friends 2026 in São Paulo features new manga launches and Ultraman YouTube revival At Anime Friends 2026 in São Paulo, MPEG announced four new manga releases and a relaunch, while Ultraman’s Tsuburaya Productions celebrated its YouTube revival after a legal blockade. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anime-friends-2026-in-so-paulo-features-new-manga-launches-and-ultraman-youtube-revival ### 2026-07-06: Shota Nakama to headline three shows at Brazil Game Show 2026 Japanese producer Shota Nakama will perform three rock‑symphonic shows with Video Game Orchestra at Brazil Game Show 2026 in São Paulo (Oct 10‑12), also joining the opening ceremony, panels and meet‑and‑greet. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shota-nakama-and-video-game-orchestra-to-perform-at-brazils-2026-brasil-game-show ### 2026-07-04: Anime Friends 2026 festival in São Paulo faces crowding and logistical complaints Anime Friends 2026 in São Paulo attracted over 200,000 fans but faced heat, long queues, transport delays and rising costs for independent artists. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anime-friends-2026-festival-in-so-paulo-faces-crowding-and-logistical-complaints ### 2026-07-04: Brazil's 2026 Geek Conventions Attract International Stars and Gaming Titans Brazil hosts two major 2026 pop‑culture events: Sana 2026 in Fortaleza featuring Korean actor Park Sung‑Hoon, and Anime Friends 2026 in São Paulo where SEGA debuts new game demos and giveaways. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-2026-geek-conventions-attract-international-stars-and-gaming-titans --- Cite as: Brazil 2026 Anime, Gaming & Geek Conventions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-2026-anime-friends-geek-conventions