Plan your visit
Where it is, when it's on, how to get there and what to know before you come.
Find us
Aljada, Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Opening hours
- Thursday22 OctoberDoors open 1:30 PM · concert at 9 PM
- Friday23 OctoberDoors open 12:15 PM
- Saturday24 OctoberDoors open 10:30 AM · concert at 9 PM
- Sunday25 OctoberDoors open 10:30 AM · concert at 9 PM
Getting there
Drive to Aljada, Sharjah.
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Good to know
SACC takes place indoors at Aljada.
Plenty of food and drink options across the venue. Outside food and drinks aren't allowed.
SACC is open to visitors aged 13 and over. Workshops are 18+.
Have your pass's QR code ready. We may ask for photo ID that matches the booking.
Most workshops and masterclasses are booked separately, from the agenda.
Watch with your pass. Playing needs its own registration.
Cosplay rulesThe agendaPassesTerms of Use
FAQs
Every question about SACC, in one place.
Visiting SACC
Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 October 2026, at Aljada, Sharjah.
SACC is open to visitors aged 13 and over. Workshops are for ages 18 and over.
Saturday 24 October, on the Game Stage: the show runs from 3 to 7:30 PM, with roll-call between 2 and 2:30 PM.
Illegal or unsafe items aren't allowed into the venue, and security screening and bag checks may apply. Costumes and props in the cosplay competition follow the cosplay rules.
Passes & tickets
Entry on the days your pass covers: talks, panels, screenings, concerts, the cosplay show and the show floor. You can watch the gaming tournaments; playing needs its own registration.
Most workshops and masterclasses are booked separately, from their pages in the agenda. The Premium Pass includes three paid workshop seats, and the Business Pass gives a discount.
Bring your pass's QR code. We may ask for photo ID that matches the booking, and students need a valid student ID.
Concerts
Concert access is included with all SACC pass types. If you have a Day Pass, it must be valid for the date of the concert you want to attend.
No. Concert access is included in your SACC pass, subject to the entry and seating conditions below.
Purchasing a pass does not guarantee entry. Admission is first come, first served and subject to hall capacity. Premium Pass holders have reserved places until 10 minutes before each concert starts.
Yes, provided your pass covers the dates of the concerts you want to attend. Entry conditions apply separately to each concert.
Pokémon TCG Tournament
Yes. Every player needs a valid SACC pass. Entering the tournament itself is free.
24, because of the seating. Once those places are taken, new registrations go on a waiting list.
A 60-card deck using Regulation Marks H, I or J. Every card you play must come from your deck.
No, it's optional.
Pitch the Project Award
The award is open to artists, authors, producers, and creatives with an idea for an animated series for preschoolers or children.
We're looking for original series concepts inspired by Middle Eastern stories, culture, or traditions, with characters and adventures that connect with young audiences worldwide.
No. We're asking for a pitch bible that introduces the series concept, characters, settings, and the structure of a typical episode.
A pitch bible is a presentation that helps us imagine a series on screen. It should include the series title, main idea, character descriptions, settings, and an outline of a typical episode.
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