India will witness the birth of a cultural phenomenon. C.O.R.E. – Culture of Real Experiences. The fest is set to redefine fandom, entertainment, and immersive storytelling. Excited for it? Scroll down for more details.
C.O.R.E. To Debut In Mumbai
The country’s first-ever formal large-scale pop-culture festival will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from June 20–21, 2026. Created by Fanthology Studios and Black White Orange, C.O.R.E. is not just another tradition; it is an enormous, multi-universe experience where fans don’t simply enjoy pop culture; they step inside it.
Bringing together the efforts of several official worldwide and Indian licensing companies, including SONY Music, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros, Demon Slayer, Doraemon, CloudCo (Carebears), Fuji Instax, MUSE (Spy x Family, One Punch Man, Dandadan), ISRO, the Indian Armed Forces, Godzilla, Baahubali, Kalki, Chupa Chups, Medialink (Jujutsu Kaisen, Haikyu!, My Hero Academia, Bleach, Chainsaw Man), Collective Studios Historyverse, and more. The C.O.R.E. fest marks India’s most ambitious attempt yet at establishing a globally recognised pop-culture ecosystem – one that combines fandom, entertainment, immersive experiences, retail, gaming, anime, music, cinema, creators, and live performances under one huge cultural umbrella.
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The fest is projected to attract a footfall of over 30,000 visitors. The festival aims to transform the Jio World Convention Centre into a real, vibrant pop-culture city spread across fully immersive themed “streets”, each designed as its own universe of storytelling, experiences, merchandise, music, food, creators, and fandom.
What To Expect From C.O.R.E?
The festival’s thrilling experiences are set to include themed streaming rooms inspired by globally loved titles, anime viewing zones, interactive gaming universes, fandom installations, live performances, creator panels, cosplay championships, and large-scale experiential activations inspired by iconic entertainment franchises.
Fans can expect everything from a Godzilla-inspired zone game and anime trivia venues to a life-sized ISRO space adventure featuring astronaut installations and lunar rover models. Guests will also be able to step into worlds influenced by Indian storytelling, mythology, sci-fi, gaming, superheroes, anime, and nostalgia-driven entertainment cultures.
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The event will also feature official merchandise marketplaces with some of the biggest names in licensed pop culture retail, including The Souled Store, Hamleys, Bonkers, The Entertainment Store, A47, Cosa Nostra and more, alongside independent artists, illustrators, creators, and fan communities.
The festival will also include:
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Live cosplay championships and ramp walks
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Creator meet-and-greets and live signings
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Anime music performances and cosplay DJ sets
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Workshops on SFX makeup, character design, wig styling, and comic art
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Official pop-culture food courts
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Interactive AR and VR zones
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Family-focused entertainment experiences
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Immersive photo installations and fandom sets
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Exclusive collectibles and limited-edition merchandise drops
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Fan contests offering opportunities to win trips to Japan and Universal Studios
At its heart, C.O.R.E. seeks to fill a huge gap in India’s media and experiential landscape, creating a destination where fandom is no longer niche but mainstream culture.
Where: Jio World Convention Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra
When: 20th – 21st June 2026
Excited for the event? Book your tickets now!
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