1-day ticket
Valid for Saturday or Sunday.
CHF 10 to CHF 20
- Full and reduced fares available in our online shop
- Children < 7 years: free entry
- Access to all festival activities for the chosen day
Welcome to our new website!
Japan Impact is the largest festival dedicated to Japanese culture in French-speaking Switzerland, bringing together thousands of enthusiasts every year around manga, anime, video games, Japanese traditions, and much more.
Since its creation in 2009, the festival has continued to grow, offering an immersive experience with concerts, exhibitor booths, workshops, tournaments, and meetings with prestigious guests.
Whether you are an experienced fan or simply curious to discover Japanese culture, Japan Impact is the event not to be missed!
Ticketing
Japan Impact offers several ticket types to enjoy the festival on one or both days of the weekend. Detailed prices (full, reduced, child) are listed directly on our online shop. Free entry for children under 7.
Public transport included with presale tickets
Thanks to our partnership with Mobilis, any ticket bought in presale includes a transport title valid in zones 11 + 12 for the day indicated on your ticket. More information in the Access & transport section.
2-day ticket
Valid for Saturday + Sunday.
CHF 15 to CHF 35
- More advantageous than two 1-day tickets
- Children < 7 years: free entry
- Free access to all activities during both days
News
Cosplay Constest : revised format
Our cosplay contest offers new possibilities: join the adventure!
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A-One Records concert !
The Eurobeat group A-One Records will bring a wave of energy during their concerts on Saturday and Sunday. Listen to their tracks by clicking here.
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Mobilis 🚍
Your Japan Impact ticket includes a Mobilis Grand Lausanne day pass!
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Idol Contest Rules
The Idol contest rules are online! Registrations will open in early December.
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New Japan Impact Poster!
Discover the new poster for the 17th edition of Japan Impact.
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Guess the animals on the poster!
Try to win a Japan Impact ticket by guessing the silhouettes of animals on our poster 👀
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Become staff for Japan Impact 2026!
The holidays are over, and Japan Impact needs your energy! Register to join the staff team and participate in the 2026 adventure!
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Last call for workshop proposals!
Last call to propose your workshop for Japan Impact 2026! Culinary, creative or sports: send your application to pro@japan-impact.ch.
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Call for food stands 🍜
Registrations for food stands are open! We're looking for Asian specialties, especially Japanese. Limited spots.
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Young Creators Registration open
Registrations for Young Creators stands are open for Japan Impact, February 14 E5, 2026. Limited spots until November 1st.
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Registration deadlines
Young creators registrations
Closedbetween October 1 and November 1
Share your creations of all kinds with the Japan Impact audience
Exhibitors registrations
Closedfrom June
Contact us by email for any request
Concert registrations
Closedfrom June
Contact us by email for any question related to concerts.
Staff registrations
Closedfrom October
Experience the event from the inside and share your skills!
Idol contest (solo & group)
Closed6 December 2025 - 3 January 2026
Rules and registration period will be published here.
Cosplay contest (solo & group)
Closeddates to come
Rules and registration period will be published here.
Gallery
Access
Address
EPFL, Quartier Nord
1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Public transport
From Lausanne:
Metro M1 towards Renens ⟶ Get off at EPFL
Bus lines:
- MBC 701 ⟶ Get off at Parc Scientifique
- MBC 705 ⟶ Get off at EPFL
- TL Bus 1 ⟶ Get off at EPFL/Colladon
By car
Parking available on the EPFL site is very limited. We strongly recommend public transport, which is free in the Lausanne area when purchasing an online ticket.
Partners
