Jul 18 – Jul 19, 2026
ANIME Impulse Bay Area 2026 in Santa Clara
ANIME Impulse Bay Area runs July 18–19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., at Santa Clara Convention Center with vendor hall, artist alley, guests, and a 3-in-1 pass for K-PLAY! FEST and Collectors Expo. ZZZ LIVE is free for pass holders on July 19.
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ANIME Impulse Bay Area runs July 18–19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., at Santa Clara Convention Center (2525 Tasman Dr / Great America Pkwy campus). Programming includes vendor hall and artist alley shopping, voice actors and streamers, live entertainment, and food booths. One pass also covers K-PLAY! FEST and Collectors Expo the same weekend.
Sunday, July 19 includes a ZZZ LIVE 2026 concert experience free for convention pass holders. Parking guidance points to the City of Santa Clara Tasman Garage; check the FAQ before you drive.
Same weekend: Mountain View Buddhist Temple Obon on the Peninsula if you want a free evening festival after con floor hours.
When: July 18–19, 2026 (10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tickets are sold in advance.
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