Onsite parking is available for this event for $25.00 per vehicle, please enter via Gate 5 on Langs Rd
[CARDCORE] Rising Sun
[CARDCORE] Rising Sun is a one-day Tokyo-inspired TCG event, where Japanese culture, anime, TCG and rare JDM cars collide, right here in Melbourne.
With over 75 vendors across TCG, collectibles, streetwear, and JDM culture, PLUS cosplay competitions, live music, mini-games, exclusive merchandise drops, festival-only surprises, hourly giveaways and a massive major prize… there’s something for everyone.
This isn’t your average TCG event. This is a celebration of culture, community, collectors and the truly [CARDCORE]. No at-door tickets will be available on the day, so grab your tickets online before they’re sold out.
VIP Tickets (9am entry) : $44.90
GA Tickets (11am entry) : $29.90
Please note there will be no tickets sold on the day.
Event details
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WhenSunday 25 January, 2026
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WhereTown Square Pavilion
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Event Times9:00am - 5:00pm
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Pedestrian accessGate 5
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Vehicle accessGate 5
Event details
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WhenSunday 25 January, 2026
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WhereTown Square Pavilion
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Event Times9:00am - 5:00pm
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Pedestrian accessGate 5
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Vehicle accessGate 5
Getting to Melbourne Showgrounds
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Bus No. 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds) stops along Langs Road and Epsom Road.
Bus No. 404 (Footscray to Moonee Ponds) stops on the corner of Epsom and Ascot Vale Roads.
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Tram No. 57 (Elizabeth Street City, to West Maribyrnong) stops at Showgrounds Village Shopping Centre (stop 32) on Epsom Road, a short 3 minutes walk from Gate 1 of Melbourne Showgrounds.
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Trains will not be running directly to Melbourne Showgrounds station for this event.
Take the Craigieburn line to Newmarket Station, then catch Tram No. 57 away from the city to
Showgrounds Village Shopping Centre (stop 32) on Epsom Road.