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Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival

The Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival is a free community gathering held at the Warm Springs/South Fremont Station that celebrates the intersection of anime culture and transit fandom. The event features a variety of creative attractions including an extensive artist market, live music, and cosplay activities.

Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Fremont
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Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Artist alley featuring over 100 local and theme-specific creators
  • Live wotagei synchronized fan dancing performances
  • Cosplay contest with a specialized BART mascot category
  • Musical sets by performers including DJ AniClover
The festival features an artist market where more than 100 creators sell items including transit-inspired art, BART-themed merchandise, and original designs. Live entertainment includes musical performances and demonstrations of wotagei, a high-energy style of synchronized fan dancing.

Participants can enter a cosplay competition that features prizes and a unique category for those dressed as BART’s own anime mascots. The gathering is designed to be highly accessible via public transit, attracting thousands of attendees interested in Japanese animation, music, and the local transit system.

Practical details

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Warm Springs/South Fremont Station
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