POLARIS Convention is a community-focused pop culture event in Hamburg that brings gaming, anime, art, tabletop, cosplay, and creator culture together under one roof.

The event combines exhibition areas, live stages, creator appearances, and digital interaction into a hybrid festival format, with key highlights including the Cosplay Area, Artist Alley, Tabletop Area, Retro Area, and Indie Area.

CosplayPhoto SpotsRepair Station

The Cosplay Area is a dedicated space for cosplayers with photospots, a cosplay repair station, and new workshop content designed for community interaction and participation.

ArtistsOriginal WorksIllustration

Artist Alley brings together a larger lineup of creative talent, with 150 artists announced for the 2026 edition to showcase and sell their work.

Tabletop GamesCommunityPlaytesting

The Tabletop Area is designed for tabletop enthusiasts, highlighting hands-on play, hobby discovery, and exchange with like-minded visitors.

Retro GamesFlea MarketRetro Exhibition

The Retro Area looks back at the history of gaming through a nostalgic mix of retro exhibition content and flea-market style browsing.

Indie GamesInternational TeamsIndie Arena Booth

The Indie Area is curated together with Indie Arena Booth and features 22 teams from 13 countries for 2026, with additional support for European studios through Creative Europe Media.

Overview

Introduction

POLARIS Convention is a community-focused pop culture event in Hamburg that brings gaming, anime, art, tabletop, cosplay, and creator culture together under one roof.

- 2025年展会数据 -

400

Exhibitors (家)

50,000

Visitors (人)

Product Zones

Gallery

Organizer

Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH operates SMM through a dedicated project team covering exhibition management, sales, conferences, media cooperation and exhibitor services.

This record keeps Christoph Lücke, the director named on the official contact page, as the primary contact point for follow-up verification and business communication.

The information contained herein is derived from publicly disclosed sources provided by the organizer. Independent verification is advised.