Our volunteer team coordinates a range of fan-focused programming for you to get involved in throughout your convention weekend! Whether you’re a cosplayer, a video editor, or a kaigai idol, we have a spot for you to strut your stuff and share your passion with the world.
Get involved in our Dance Showcase, or compete in our various Cosplay contests. Vote in the AMV Contest, or demonstrate your wotagei skills. Check below for all the details!
AMV Contest
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 12:30 in Salon 8/9
AMV Contest Winners
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/9/2026 16:00 in Hall D
Animethon Feedback Session
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/9/2026 14:30 in Salon 15/16
Animethon Music Fes Friday
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 19:00 in Hall D
Concert series featuring HELLBROTH, Who-Ya, DAOKO and local DJ
Animethon Music Fes Saturday
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 19:30 in Hall D
Concert series featuring Ma'Scar'Piece, THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS, Chihara Minori, with Ma'Scar"Piece DJ Set!
Animethon VTuber Concert Relay
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/9/2026 12:00 in Hall D
Animethon x Extra Life Edmonton Charity Auction
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/9/2026 11:00 in Salon 4
Our annual Charity auction to raise donations to Extra Life Edmonton.
Cafe Friday 12pm Session (Ticket Required)
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 12:00 in Riverview Room
The Cafe is a ticketed seperate ticketed event, please check our website for purchase.
Cafe Friday 3pm Session (Ticket Required)
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 15:00 in Riverview Room
The Cafe is a ticketed seperate ticketed event, please check our website for purchase.
Cafe Friday 6pm Session (Ticket Required)
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 18:00 in Riverview Room
The Cafe is a ticketed seperate ticketed event, please check our website for purchase.
Cafe Saturday 11am Session (Ticket Required)
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 11:00 in Riverview Room
The Cafe is a ticketed seperate ticketed event, please check our website for purchase.
Cafe Saturday 2pm Session (Ticket Required)
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 14:00 in Riverview Room
The Cafe is a ticketed seperate ticketed event, please check our website for purchase.
Cafe Saturday 5pm Session (Ticket Required)
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 17:00 in Riverview Room
The Cafe is a ticketed seperate ticketed event, please check our website for purchase.
Cafe Saturday 8pm Session (Ticket Required)
Host: Animethon
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 20:00 in Riverview Room
The Cafe is a ticketed seperate ticketed event, please check our website for purchase.
Clip Studio Art Live Drawing with cauli
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 11:00 in Salon 8/9
A Clip Studio Art live drawing panel with cauli
Closing Ceremony
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/9/2026 17:00 in Hall D
Cosplay Contest
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 16:00 in Hall D
Cosplay Contest On-Site Registration
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 14:00 in Salon 13/14
Cosplay Contest Pre-Judging
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 10:00 in Salon 13/14
Cosplay Craftmanship
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/9/2026 10:00 in Salon 13/14
Dance Showcase
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 13:00 in Dreamer Stage
Calling all fans of Anisong, Vocaloid, J-pop, K-pop, idol performances, and everything in between! Join us at Animethon’s Dance Showcase, where performers and fans alike come together to celebrate the vibrant dance cultures of East Asia.
Densetsu.EXE Concert
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
2026-08-09 13:00:00 in Main Events
Gunpla Giveaway
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 17:00 in Dreamer Stage
Gunpla Giveaway
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 16:00 in Dreamer Stage
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 11:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 13:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 15:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 17:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 19:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 11:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 13:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 15:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 17:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 19:00 in Hall C
Gunpla Workshop
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/9/2026 11:00 in Hall C
Mahjong Night
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 20:30 in Salon 19/20
Mahjong Night
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 20:30 in Salon 5/6
Opening Ceremony
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/7/2026 11:00 in Hall D
Take the Stage Finals
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/9/2026 11:00 in Salon 8/9
Take the Stage Preliminaries
Host: Animethon
Rating: AP
8/8/2026 14:00 in Salon 10