HeroFest will take place from October 2nd to 4th, 2026.

HeroFest will once again take place in the halls of Bernexpo. The address of the exhibition center is: Mingerstrasse 6, 3014 Bern.

HeroFest Opening Hours:

Friday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Medieval market:

Friday: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Here you'll find all the information on how to get there: Directions to Bernexpo

Yes, parking is available in the "expo Parking" car park (P8). However, we recommend using public transport.

You can find the current program on our website. Since we're constantly adding new content to HeroFest, we're always updating it. So it's worth checking back or following us on social media!

For our HeroFest visitors, we offer a wide variety of food and drinks from all over the world in the form of food stalls or food trucks.

In principle, people of all ages are welcome to attend HeroFest. However, there are a few events within the festival itself that are exclusively for adults. These require separate access and age verification.

Of course not! You can easily come in your "normal" clothes. If you'd like to wear a costume, you're certainly welcome to do so.

If you'd like to register for our cosplay competitions, you can find all the important information here: Cosplay at HeroFest

Yes! We are committed to making HeroFest accessible for all visitors. Wheelchair users require an AHV/IV ticket for easy access. Free Wi-Fi is also provided by BERNEXPO. You can find more information about accessibility on site here .

To properly document HeroFest, we've hired professional photographers and videographers to shoot footage on-site. By attending HeroFest, you agree to potentially appearing in these recordings.

Yes. There is a Valiant bank branch next to the main entrance of BERNEXPO. Additionally, there is a PostFinance ATM behind BERNEXPO near the PostFinance Arena (SCB ice hockey stadium).

You will find these in the stairwells adjacent to the exhibition halls.

HeroFest stands for fairness and tolerance towards all participants. We value personal freedoms and want everyone to feel comfortable with us. However, should our rules be violated in any way, we reserve the right to refuse entry to HeroFest or remove individuals from the festival grounds.

Unfortunately, we can only allow dogs access to the premises if they are brought along for medical reasons (guide dogs and/or assistance dogs).

You can buy tickets directly via this link: Tickets

Don't worry! In the worst case, we will fully refund all tickets.

If you purchase your ticket online, you will receive it as an e-ticket. You can scan the code yourself at the entrance. Alternatively, you can also purchase an e-ticket on-site or get a physical ticket at the box office.

The following ticket categories are available:

• Day ticket
• Half-day ticket
• 3-day ticket (season ticket)
• Family ticket (valid for 2 adults + up to 3 children under 16 years of age from the same household)

You can find all the details about the individual categories under Opening Hours & Admission Prices.

Day ticket:

• CHF 19.- on Friday
• CHF 35.- on Saturday
• CHF 28.- on Sunday
• CHF 59.- for the 3-day ticket.

For families, there is a family ticket on Sunday for CHF 55.- (valid for 2 adults + up to 3 children under 16 years from the same household).

If you buy your ticket at the box office, you'll pay CHF 5 more.

You can also find all prices under Opening Hours & Admission Prices .

Yes. Young people up to 16 years of age pay:

• CHF 10.- on Friday
• CHF 26.- on Saturday
• CHF 21.- on Sunday
• CHF 44.- for the 3-day ticket.

For families, there is a family ticket on Sunday for CHF 55.- (valid for 2 adults + up to 3 children under 16 years of age from the same household).

Children up to the age of 9 receive free access to HeroFest.

You can find all the information about ticket prices here: Opening Hours & Admission Prices

Yes, the tickets are transferable. There is no personal restriction this year.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer you a refund in this case. However, you can try transferring your ticket to another person.

You can find all the information about registration in the individual program sections: Tournaments

Registration is via this link . Registrations are open until September 12th .

Friday

3:30 PM: Catwalk 🐈‍⬛ (no registration required)

6:30 PM: Solo Performance Contest 💃🏻 & Group Performance Contest 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

Saturday:

11:30 AM: Catwalk 🐈‍⬛ (no registration required)

4:00 PM: Main Contest ⚔️ & Qualification Polymanga Swiss Cosplay League 🇨🇭

Sunday:

11:30 AM: Catwalk 🐈‍⬛ (no registration required)

4:00 PM: Cosplay Contest ⚔️

Registration for the contests is via this link . Registrations are open until September 12th .

You can find all cosplay contest and stage rules here. It's also important to observe the general cosplay regulations and weapon rules, which you can find here.

You can find all cosplay contest and stage rules here. It's also important to observe the general cosplay regulations and weapon rules, which you can find here.

You can find all cosplay contest and stage rules here. It's also important to observe the general cosplay regulations and weapon rules, which you can find here.