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Saturday, May 16
 

8:00am MDT

Cosplay Fashion Show & Skit Contest Check-in
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am MDT
Ideation 1
Sign up here if you are interested in participating in the Cosplay Fashion Show and/or the Cosplay Skit Contest.
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am MDT
Ideation 1
  Official Otafest Content

8:00am MDT

Admissions
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod Pre-function
Whether you purchased your passes online or are doing so at the door, this is the place to go to pick up your badges and enjoy Otafest.
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall Pre-function
Have you ever wanted to know how you would look as a cat? a ninja? a ninja cat? Do you wonder what you and your bestie would look like as anime characters or fantasize about finally getting a picture of your D&D character to show off at the next session? Sketch Drive, one of Otafest's longest-running traditions (and best kept secrets) is where these ideas come to life! Choose your favourite style...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Cosplay Repair Station presented by The Costume Shoppe
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 4
Accidents happen, and not every stitch and line of glue is going to last through the excitement of the convention. Luckily, The Costume Shoppe and Otafest's cosplay staff are here to help! Stop by the Cosplay Repair station if you're having a costume malfunction and find useful supplies and tools to put your outfit back in order.
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 4
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Advanced Dungeon Mastering Techniques
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Lights, music, and more! In this panel learn new and exciting ways to spice up your tabletop play from experts in the field. Learn from our experiences and mistakes how to take your gaming to the next level!
Speakers
DT
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Hololive / Holostars Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Hololive / Holostars
Speakers
R
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Introduction to Sewing Your Own Cosplay
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 204
Does fabric baffle you? Are seams scary? No more! Learn about the basics of fabric and sewing, and what you need to get started in creating your first sewn cosplay!!
Speakers
G
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Tokusatsu 101
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 103
Power Rangers? Masked Rider? Spider-Man? Tokusatsu is a diverse & long-standing genre of media involving special effects. But why should you, an anime fan, care about it? In this panel, you will learn what Tokusatsu is & its influence on anime.
Speakers
NY
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Mic Check! A Q&A with Howard Wang
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 206
Join voice actor Howard Wang for an engaging Q&A session as he shares insights from his career in anime and gaming. From stories behind the mic to advice for aspiring performers, Howard offers a candid look at the craft of voice acting and what it takes to succeed in the industry. Bring your questions and get ready for an informative and entertaining discussion!
Speakers
HW
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

K-pop/J-pop Random Play Dance
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
For fans of K-pop/J-pop, come meet mutual fans of your favourite groups and dance with them! A Random Play Dance (RPD) is a set of K-pop/J-pop songs arranged randomly. If you know the song and dance, run in and show off!
Speakers
TT
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Endless ERA Presents: GAS GAS GAS Time Trial Competition Day 2
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Do you have what it takes to go fast? How about in a custom tuned Trueno AE 86 on a difficult track full of hairpin turns? All participants will earn tickets, but the fastest racer of the day wins the grand prize
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Maid & Butler Café
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 104 - 106
If you think you can handle it, come join us at our Maid and Butler Café with a rebellious vibe! Come hungry! You’ll be served a tasty bento meal with your choice of milk tea or coffee. While you enjoy your meal, play mini-games with our playful maids and butlers, who are all about that delinquent life. Session times are now longer—an hour and a half of fun! Don’t miss our *yabai*...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Alejandro Saab @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Alejandro Saab's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
AS
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Bryson Baugus @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Bryson Baugus's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
BB
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Joshua Waters @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Joshua Waters's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
JW
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

AMV Showcase
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E1
There's a wide variety of AMVs to choose from, from drama to comedy to action, and we'll be showcasing them throughout the con! You can watch as many as you like and you can stay as long as you want; a perfect opportunity to take a break in between panels and events.
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room

10:00am MDT

Pokémon League
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Kensington ABCD
For the last decade, the Otafest Pokémon League has provided a safe space for Pokémon fans to play against other fans and challenge the League for real-life badges and a chance at being crowned a Champion. We offer all sorts of Pokémon related activities and games for all ages with a variety of prizes! Not only that, but Pokémon-related panels, mini games, events, a great community to join,...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Kensington ABCD
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

10:00am MDT

Concession Room
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
The Gallery
Looking for something to eat? Stop by our concession room for a snack and a place to sit down.
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
The Gallery
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Exhibitor Hall
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Our Exhibitor Hall brings local stores, industry, and travelling vendors into one convenient location for you to find official figures, manga, plushies, art, games, media, and posters. Artist Alley is populated by painters, illustrators, cosplay designers, and more, all ranging from hobbyists to professionals! Some artists may also take commission requests for custom pieces. This is also where...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

MRU Massage Room
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
The Studio
Feeling stiff after a few hours of walknig around the convention? Coem get a relaxing massage from the students at Mount Royal University and you'll feel better in no time!
Speakers
MR
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
The Studio
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Free Play Card and Board Games
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
Looking for a spot to get off your feet and play some games with friends? Come visit us at the Card and Board Gaming room to try out some board games, or battle your friends in your favourite card game.
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans. If you want to show off your stuff, enter the...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Hillhurst
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans. If you want to show off your stuff, enter the...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Learn to Play Card Games
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
Are you interested in learning one of the many card games that are popular in Calgary? Come visit the Card and Board Gaming room to learn how to play Yu-gi-oh, Weiss Schwarz, Cardfight!! Vanguard or One Piece, and earn some arcade tickets in the process!
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
Need a break from all the hustle & bustle of the festival? Maybe you just want to find a place to curl up with a good book? Well you're in luck. The Otafest Manga library is a comfy place for you to relax in a quiet space and pick up a book from our collection of manga and light novels.
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Advanced Airbrush Painting Cosplays
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
Speakers
TG
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
  Guest Content

10:30am MDT

Anime Jeopardy!
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
Want to test your knowledge for fun and prizes and prove how much of an otaku you really are? Get chosen from the audience and compete for the right to be called the ultimate Anime Jeopardy champion!
Speakers
RM
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Dungeon People
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

10:30am MDT

Megazone 23
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing

11:00am MDT

Miura Ayme feat. Miko @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Miura Ayme feat. Miko's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
MA
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

11:00am MDT

Badge Ribbon Swap!
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
The Gallery
Looking to add some flair to your badge? Are you ready to get a badge ribbon roll going? If you've got ribbons to trade then this is the spot! Come on by during ribbon swap hours to meet fellow ribbon enthusiasts and spread the fun!
Speakers
HB
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
The Gallery
  Official Otafest Content

11:00am MDT

Gunpla 30 Minute Speed Build - Beat the Clock!
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
Push past the limits of your skills and tools to see how fast you can snap together a 30 minute mission kit. Will you actually build your kit in under 30 minutes?
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

11:00am MDT

Naruto / Boruto Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Naruto / Boruto
Speakers
C
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Official Otafest Content

11:00am MDT

Azumanga Diaoh
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing

11:00am MDT

Weiss Schwarz Tournament
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
Prove your series is the best, and all others belong in the trash. This will be a free entry event where you can win some arcade tickets and bragging rights with all your friends.
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

CONbini
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 110
Need a quick snack to keep your energy levels up? Conbini sells delicious Japanese-style treats available for purchase! Onigiri (rice balls), Melon soda, coffee, tea, curry buns, and more, you'll be sure to find something you can shove your face into! Do you have a dietary restriction? We will do our best to have options available for your safe consumption, because you deserve to have delicious...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 110
  Official Otafest Content

11:30am MDT

Earn Tickets with Button Masher
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Button mashing doesn't always help in a game, but in button masher it is the only way to win the game. 4 participants get one arcade button each and 15 seconds to press it as many times as possible. Every participants earns 3 tickets, but the winner earns 5 tickets.
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:30am MDT

Build-A-Book: Tips For Cosplay Build Books
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Have you heard that you need to write a “build book” for an upcoming competition and don’t know exactly how? Come to this panel all about building books! We’ll walk you through the “how” of writing a build book and share our own examples as masters.
Speakers
LH
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Lets Keep Racism out of Cosplay
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 204
How to combat racism in cosplay Community Content. What to be aware of and how you can help!
Speakers
D
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Meet Kyle McCarley!
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 206
Come meet voice actor Kyle McCarley, most known for his work in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Mob Psycho 100, NieR: Automata, and Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Chat about voice acting in anime and video games, and get to know Kyle in this one hour panel.
Speakers
KM
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

11:30am MDT

Introduction to Japanese Mahjong
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Want to learn about the most popular table game in Japan?

Join us as we introduce you to the game, and show you where you can play. We will also go over some Mah-jong anime and manga.
Speakers
HP
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Official Otafest Content

11:30am MDT

AARA - Live Concert
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Previously known as Friends of OtaFactor. We are back again this year to light up the stage with a fun and interactive singing performance! The music will be a mix of anime, J-pop, video games, and everything in between!
Speakers
AG
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Kira Buckland @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 1:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Kira Buckland's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
KB
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:30am - 1:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

12:00pm MDT

Homestuck Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Homestuck
Speakers
D
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

AMV 101 - An Editor's Guide to Getting Started
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Learn how to get started making Anime music videos from a editor with over a decade of experience in the hobby! Come to be educated, inspired, and entertained by some cool AMVs in the process!
Speakers
BC
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Dance Dance for Extra Life
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
The Calgary Extra Life Guild has brought a customized dance dance game featuring your favourite anime intros and credits to dance to. Try and dance to your fav anime song and get the highest score. Tickets will be provided to participants. Extra tickets will be provided to participants that show us their extra-life page or wearing a piece of extra-life merch (ie current or previous year donation...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

12:00pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
If you think you can handle it, come join us at our Maid and Butler Café with a rebellious vibe! Come hungry! You’ll be served a tasty bento meal with your choice of milk tea or coffee. While you enjoy your meal, play mini-games with our playful maids and butlers, who are all about that delinquent life. Session times are now longer—an hour and a half of fun! Don’t miss our *yabai*...
See More →
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

12:00pm MDT

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
Welcome to the Otafest Official Tournament for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Are you ready to take on the competition and be crowned winner? This 1v1 open tournament is available to anyone attending Otafest, no controller or console necessary to enter. Sign up is available in the Otafest Arcade Tournaments area as soon as the doors open, please ensure you sign up early as spots are limited. Each...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

12:00pm MDT

Howard Wang @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Howard Wang's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
HW
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

12:30pm MDT

Make Some Noise: Otafest Edition
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
Inspired by Dropout’s iconic Game Changer episode and spin off series, Make Some Noise. Come on down and get involved as you improv your way through a series of Otafest inspired prompts.
Speakers
C
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Community Content

12:30pm MDT

NieR Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of NieR
Speakers
KH
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

12:30pm MDT

Yellow Submarine & Strawberry Fields: Beatles AMVs
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Macleod E1
The Fab Four's unprecedented 7 years of musical evolution changed the path of popular music forever. Come see their journey represented with the best anime music videos spanning from the very start of the hobby to today!
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room

12:30pm MDT

Flying Witch
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing

12:30pm MDT

Cosplay Fashion Show & Skit Contest
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Main Events
Otafest's Premier Cosplay Contest featuring the Cosplay-Eh qualifiers, Canada's first National Cosplay Competition! Come be dazzled by the costumes, the skills of the performers and get caught up in the anticipation of the judges decisions. Otafest is home to some of the best cosplayers in Western Canada, so come see what our contestants have to show this year. Registration for the Fashion Show is...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Main Events
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

1:00pm MDT

3DS Streetpass Plaza
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Streetpass? in 2026? More likely than you think!
Speakers
Y
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Draw that Pokémon!
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 204
Is that a bird? A plane? No… it’s… Pidgeot? Come draw Pokémon from memory and have a couple giggles and goofs with us. White boards and markers will be provided.
Speakers
R
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Elevate your Display - Diorama for Beginners
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
Learn how you can make your first diorama for your beloved collection using easy to procure and affordable materials!
Speakers
RP
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Bandle with Bryson Baugus
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 206
Think you know anime openings? What if it was only the drums? Only the drums and bass? Maybe everything but the vocals? Test your knowledge in a game to guess anime openings from increasingly complete versions in a 1-on-1 song-recognizing competition against your anime peers!
Speakers
BB
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

So you’re a fan of Hoyo Games! A Q&A w/ Alejandro Saab
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Jing Yuan? Cyno? Anton Ivanov? The voice behind these wonderful characters is here to answer your questions! Come join him in this one-hour panel to dive into not only his Hoyoverse roles, but all of his other characters too!
Speakers
AS
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

The Demon Girl Next Door
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

1:00pm MDT

Whisper Me a Love Song
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing

1:00pm MDT

Dance Dance Revolution
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Telus 103
The classic rhythm game from the 90s and early 2000s makes its way to Otafest! Please take off your shoes (and have socks) before joining in on the fun
Speakers
DL
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Kyle McCarley @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Kyle McCarley's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
KM
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

Joshua Waters @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Joshua Waters's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
JW
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Final Fantasy Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Final Fantasy
Speakers
AM
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

Project 39: Name that Vocaloid Tune!
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 205
How well do you know your favourite Vocaloid tunes? Put your skills to the test with this Vocaloid song guessing game! Whether you started out with Project Sekai or have been a long-time Vocaloid fan, there's a tune in here you're sure to know!
Speakers
HI
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

Travel to Japan: Best Bang For Your Buck
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Want to travel to Japan but not sure how to get the best bang for your buck? Where to stay? How to get around? Where is worth going? Join us to maximize your trip to Japan!
Speakers
SH
Saturday May 16, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

2:00pm MDT

Waifu or No Waifu
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
It's back!! Deal or no Deal featuring your favourite waifus (and husbandos?!)
in six rounds of finding out if your waifu/husbando is trash or cash. P.S. Your waifu is trash :3
Speakers
VW
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Community Content

2:00pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
If you think you can handle it, come join us at our Maid and Butler Café with a rebellious vibe! Come hungry! You’ll be served a tasty bento meal with your choice of milk tea or coffee. While you enjoy your meal, play mini-games with our playful maids and butlers, who are all about that delinquent life. Session times are now longer—an hour and a half of fun! Don’t miss our *yabai*...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

2:00pm MDT

Top 25 Comedy AMVs Countdown
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod E1
If just showing Comedy AMVs was not enough! No, we had to go and turn it into a countdown of some of the best ones! Come and find what is number 1
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room

2:30pm MDT

Justice, Love, and Androids: Q&A with Kira Buckland
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 206
Join Kira Buckland—the voice behind Jolyne Cujoh (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure), and Mitsuri Kanroji (Kimetsu no Yaiba/Demon Slayer), and 2B (NieR Automata)—for a behind-the-scenes look at voice acting, her career journey, and fan-favorite roles.
Speakers
KB
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

2:30pm MDT

The 404s Present: NERDPROV FOR BEGINNERS – Learning Improv Comedy For Anime Fans!
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 204
Actors learn improv... And Nerds learn NERDPROV! Join the The 404s in this interactive workshop, where you will look behind the curtains of the comedy they bring to events around the country - and how the fandoms we all love power their shows. Learn some improv exercises, practice some stage games, and create a brand-new comedy team where YOU will lead the laughter!
Speakers
T4
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 204
  Guest Content

2:30pm MDT

Pokémon Master Quiz
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Test your knowledge on the Anime, Games, and more to prove you're the Pokémon Trivia Master
Speakers
JG
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Official Otafest Content

2:30pm MDT

The Video Game Show
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Trivia and Video Games feels like a match made in Rhythm Heaven. Come ready for a challenge as the staff of Otafest Arcade bring fun, silly and obscure video game trivia to the Arcade Stage. Earn tickets by answering questions at the Video Game Show.
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

2:30pm MDT

Alejandro Saab @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Alejandro Saab's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
AS
Saturday May 16, 2026 2:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Riding Bean
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

3:00pm MDT

Yama No Oto Taiko Performance
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Please join us on the patio for Taiko performances from Yama no Oto! This acclaimed Taiko ensemble has delighted Calgarians at The Calgary Stampede, Global Fest and Omatsuri, and is always a hit with the crowd! Those drums are going to reverberate all the way through the downtown core!
Speakers
YN
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Gundam Trivia!
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
Think you know your Gundams? Come test your knowledge in Gundam Trivia. Be prepared to answer questions from all over the Gundam universe!
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

3:00pm MDT

Wasteful Days of High School Girls
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing

3:00pm MDT

Pokémon Stuffie Stitching
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Come sew your own Pokémon plushie! Pre-registration at the Otafest Pokémon League Room! Limited Spots available!
Speakers
KB
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

3:00pm MDT

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
Welcome to the Otafest Official Tournament for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Are you ready to take on the competition and be crowned winner? This 1v1 open tournament is available to anyone attending Otafest, no controller or console necessary to enter. Sign up is available in the Otafest Arcade Tournaments area as soon as the doors open, please ensure you sign up early as spots are limited. Each...
See More →
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:30pm MDT

Era Dance Showcase
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:30pm MDT

Fanfic 101: A History
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Are you a writer? Reader? Join me to dive into the history of fanfic, its ups and downs, the twists and turns, and why I am such an advocate for Ao3.
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

3:30pm MDT

Is This an Otome?
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
What's the difference between an otome and joseikume game? Come test your knowledge. Prizes given. Fangirling encouraged.
Speakers
L
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

3:30pm MDT

How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing

3:30pm MDT

Bryson Baugus@ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Bryson Baugu's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
BB
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

3:30pm MDT

Howard Wang @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Howard Wang's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
HW
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

3:30pm MDT

Kyle McCarley @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Kyle McCarley's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
KM
Saturday May 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

4:00pm MDT

Madox-01
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

4:00pm MDT

Chadimus Presents: Let's Make A Shonen Battle Arc!
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
You build it, we perform it! Come to this amazing panel, hosted by Chadimus and Jakob Dawson, and see the Shonen story we create together come to life as an on-stage theatre performance! Build the dream; see the legend.
Speakers
C
JD
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

FFXIV Gold Saucer
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Returning for a third year - Come test your knowledge for amazing prizes (both official and fan made)! Includes 2 cactpot lotto draws! Come early to increase your chances of playing.
Speakers
CL
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

LGBTQ+ Discussion in character work with Joshua Waters
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 206
Join voice actor Joshua Waters, known for voicing in LGBTQ+ projects like Sasaki and Miyano, Given, Twilight Out of Focus, and more in a discussion about our favorite queer media, authentic queer representation, how to approach characters in LGBTQ+ projects, and more!
Speakers
JW
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

4:00pm MDT

Badge Ribbon Swap!
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
The Gallery
Looking to add some flair to your badge? Are you ready to get a badge ribbon roll going? If you've got ribbons to trade then this is the spot! Come on by during ribbon swap hours to meet fellow ribbon enthusiasts and spread the fun!
Speakers
HB
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
The Gallery
  Official Otafest Content

4:00pm MDT

Leave It to the AMV Professionals
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E1
It’s not just fans who create AMVs; sometimes the professionals also get in on the act. Come check out this amazing selection of original, officially-created AMVs!
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room

4:00pm MDT

Anime Things
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 204
Things you wouldn't expect a Transformer to turn into. Things Edward Elric should never transmute. Things a Pokémon Trainer should never shout out during a battle. Come check out all our Anime Things!
Speakers
FC
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

Kira Buckland @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Kira Buckland's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
KB
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

4:00pm MDT

The OtaDerby
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
The scene of Umamusume's next Champions' Meeting falls upon Calgary... it's the OtaDerby! Bring your best team of 3 Veteran Umamusume and win races against your rivals for fame, glory and horse-themed riches!
Speakers
D
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

One Piece Tournament
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
Come aboard and bring along all your hopes and dreams. Prove that you are the one who deserves to be called King of the Pirates. This will be a free entry event where you can win some arcade tickets and bragging rights with all your friends.
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:30pm MDT

Demon Slayer Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Demon Slayer
Speakers
AS
Saturday May 16, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

5:00pm MDT

EVA Foam for Beginners
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 103
Speakers
TG
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Guest Content

5:00pm MDT

What is that Gundam?
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
How much do you know of mecha or Gundam? Is your knowledge vast enough to tell apart each mecha or mobile suit? Come join us at our panel to test your knowledge of the history of Gundam. Note: You must have a smart device and have access to cellular
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

5:00pm MDT

Lia LIVE IN CONCERT!
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Main Events
Speakers
L
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Main Events
  Guest Content, Main Events

5:00pm MDT

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing

5:00pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café: Delinquent Delight
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
Calling all delinquents and rebels! If you think you can handle it, come join us at our Delinquent Delight Café with a rebellious vibe! This is your chance to hang out for two hours, play mischievous games, and enjoy a delicious meal in an atmosphere that's anything but ordinary. Don’t miss our *yabai* Maids and Butlers as they showcase this year’s Cafe exclusive dance that will keep you...
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Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

5:30pm MDT

Disney's Twisted Wonderland Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Disney's Twisted Wonderland
Speakers
I
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Zapp's Spaceship of Love: Great Big PERV Debate!
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 206
Yaoi vs. Yuri, which is the purest form of love? Cowgirl's vs. Cow Girls, how much can we milk this joke? Come watch our degenerates debate the perverse, the lascivious, and the highly inappropriate, in this 18+ adult only extra spicy Nerd Debate!
Speakers
DE
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Froggyloch Vtuber Q&A
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Come meet Vtuber guest Froggyloch, a fairy who is a bundle of whimsy and chaos. She is a skilled indie Vartist and Twitch Partner who does variety streams, cover songs, and art streams. Learn about streaming, Vtubing, and get a change to come up to the mic and say hello or ask any burning questions.
Speakers
F
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Guest Content

5:30pm MDT

Otafest Quiplash!
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
It's time once again for yearly Quiplash in Otafest! Bring your phone or tablet and join in!
Speakers
BH
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Sailor Moon Werewolf
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
A social game of deduction where the evil Negaverse has corrupted Azabu Juban, rendering everyone unable to recognize each other! Can the Sailor Scouts identify them before their time runs out?
Speakers
S
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

AMV Game Show
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod E1
Think you know AMVs? Even if not, everybody’s got a shot in this ultimate game of AMV trivia filled with chances to win awesome prizes and the glory of AMV Gameshow Champion. You do NOT want to miss this
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room

5:30pm MDT

Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing

5:30pm MDT

Neon Genesis Evangelion
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

6:00pm MDT

As Seen on Japanese TV
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
don't skip this ad! think you can guess what these Japanese commercials are trying to sell you? good luck!
Speakers
DB
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

How to Become a Composer/Sound-Designer for Games
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 204
In this talk I will prepare you for what it takes and what is needed to break into game audio. I will cover tools, skills, networking, contracts, portfolios and much more alongside offering my own experience and opinions on the game audio industry.
Speakers
DS
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Love And Deepspace Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Love And Deepspace
Speakers
A
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
Welcome to the Otafest Official Tournament for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Are you ready to take on the competition and be crowned winner? This 1v1 open tournament is available to anyone attending Otafest, no controller or console necessary to enter. Sign up is available in the Otafest Arcade Tournaments area as soon as the doors open, please ensure you sign up early as spots are limited. Each...
See More →
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

6:00pm MDT

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament Stream
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Watch as players give their all as our Console Tournaments takes the spotlight! Watch live on the Arcade Stage or on twitch.tv/otafest to see our top players in action.
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

6:30pm MDT

Bringing Your Passion to Cosplay
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Have a passion or lifelong pursuit that you want to bring to cosplay? Favourite anime or manga scene you want to re-enact but in your own way? This panel can help give you ideas.
Speakers
LO
Saturday May 16, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

7:00pm MDT

Danmei Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Danmei
Speakers
V
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

7:00pm MDT

Frog & Dog with Froggyloch and Papamutt
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Join two unlikely friends as they yap about their experiences VTubing, content creation, and all things ADHD.
Speakers
F
P
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Guest Content

7:00pm MDT

Guess that Poorly Described Anime BUT Kinda Better
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 206
Hey remember us? We're back for our 3rd year baby!!! Guess that poorly described anime is that gameshow where you guess anime based off our bad descriptions. Come join for prizes and unforgettable moments. (For those who don't know it's just our title.)
Speakers
AT
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

7:30pm MDT

Danganronpa Cosplay Meetup
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Danganronpa
Speakers
C
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

7:30pm MDT

Miniature Wargaming with One Page Rules
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 204
Learn about wargames and how to command a miniature army of catgirls and bishounen vampires against your friend's shinigami and ninjas! One Page Rules is a free wargame that lets you use any miniatures you want.
Speakers
TE
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

7:30pm MDT

Two Rooms and a Boom: Over 9000 Edition
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 205
In this anime-fuelled twist on the classic social game Two Rooms and a Boom, heroes and villains from over 75 anime universes collide in a battle of deception, alliances, and explosive powers!
Speakers
MC
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

7:30pm MDT

Lia - AUTOGRAPHS BY LOTTERY @ Autograph Corner
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Lia's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
L
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

7:30pm MDT

Akiba Maid Wars
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing

7:30pm MDT

Macross: Do You Remember Love
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

7:30pm MDT

AMV Contest
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Main Events
Otafest's yearly AMV Contest featuring AMV from all over the world. Get ready to cast your vote and choose the audience favourite!
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Main Events
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

8:00pm MDT

Clip Studio Paint Live Drawing with Hannanodaa
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 103
Come check out how the program works with artist Hannanodaa!
Speakers
H
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Official Otafest Content

8:00pm MDT

Hot Pepper Reviews
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
It's back from 2014! Otafest's very silly, super spicy reviews are here to give you insightful hot takes on a variety of anime and video game series - all while their SOULS are on FIRE WITH CAPSAICIN-FUELLED PASSION!
Speakers
JW
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Official Otafest Content

8:00pm MDT

Blade of the Immortal
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing

8:30pm MDT

Miura Ayme feat. Miko SuperFan Event
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Speakers
MA
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content

8:30pm MDT

LADS: Destiny Cafe!
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
“Unwind after a long day at the con and join your favourite love interests for some irresistible fan-service at the destiny cafe~ Our charming male leads have prepared a series of exciting minigames and entertainment for all MC's"
Speakers
M
Saturday May 16, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

9:00pm MDT

How to Start Out as an Idol Dancer?!
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 204
Wanna learn your favourite idol dances, but don't know where to start?? Come learn the basics on where to start and how to improve once you start in your favourite dances! Whether its Kpop or Jpop we will teach you how to start your dance journey!
Speakers
A
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

9:00pm MDT

Anime Caption This
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Get ready to meme, social network, and caption some hilarious and awkward pictures in Anime Caption This!
Speakers
S
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

9:00pm MDT

Otafest Lounge
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00am MDT
Glen 206
Introducing the Otafest Lounge, a new addition to our late night programming! Grab a seat and enjoy open mic karaoke all night, with trivia, and name that tune sprinkled in for extra fun (and prizes!)
Speakers
AL
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Official Otafest Content

9:30pm MDT

Anime Guess That Tune!
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Think you’re an anime song expert? Test your knowledge with Anime Name That Tune!
Speakers
R
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

10:00pm MDT

Yaoi in AMVs!
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm MDT
Macleod E1
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room

10:00pm MDT

The 404s Present: Last Pants Standing - The 18+ Comedy Show
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm MDT
Main Events
For the 18+ otaku crowd, this high‑stakes comedy show turns every scene into a challenge! Powered by your anime-themed suggestions, The 404s will battle for your laughs, knowing one misstep leads to a ridiculous onstage “punishment.” Their skill, bravery, and dignity will be tested — because in this show, losing means leaving something behind. Who will reign supreme at this fan-favorite...
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Speakers
T4
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm MDT
Main Events
  Guest Content, Main Events

10:00pm MDT

WTF?!
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00am MDT
Glen 201 - 203
"You were the chosen one! It was said that you would *destroy* the [REDACTED], not join them! Bring balance to the [Convention], not leave it in darkness!"
• Guy Named 'Ben'
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00am MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Anime Showing

10:30pm MDT

Nerd-lesque
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Nerdy plus burlesque equals Nerd-lesque! Our local burlesque performers will bring your favourite characters to life in a cheeky and mischievous way.
Speakers
GS
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

10:30pm MDT

Great Anime Debate 3.0
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Glen 204
Our appeal is who doesn't wanna nerd out about their favourite anime topics and debate each other for bragging rights? Come to our debate club so we can find out who the best waifu/husbando.
Speakers
AT
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:30pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

How Hatsune Miku Shaped Society
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Telus 103
If you've ever taken a world history class, you might recognize the name Hatsune Miku. Scholars across various fields have long debated who or what Hatsune Miku truly is. Until today.
Speakers
LB
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

If Bad, Why Hot?
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
Lend me thine ears for the topic of: if villain so bad, why so hot? Who sits at the intersection of villainy and rizz? Who's the villain you hate to love? Only attendees will get the sizzling answers to these burning questions. Rated M for Mature.
Speakers
RM
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

Let's Write A Cursed Fanfiction!
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
I'm sure you've heard tale of the masterpieces we've created before. Come join us, relive our 2025 masterpiece, and help us make something better. Or worse, maybe? Bring your most cursed ideas and help write something horrible, together!
Speakers
M
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

Yuri in AMVs!
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Macleod E1
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00am MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room
 
Sunday, May 17
 

8:00am MDT

Admissions
Sunday May 17, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod Pre-function
Whether you purchased your passes online or are doing so at the door, this is the place to go to pick up your badges and enjoy Otafest.
Sunday May 17, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Stars of Cosplay Registration
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Ideation 1
Otafest's cosplay popularity contest is back for another year! Stop by Cosplay HQ on Sunday morning wearing your costume, pick a team, and enjoy the convention while people vote for their favourites. Finalists will get a guaranteed seat at closing ceremonies where we will announce the winners!
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Ideation 1
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Cosplay Repair Station presented by The Costume Shoppe
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Ideation 4
Accidents happen, and not every stitch and line of glue is going to last through the excitement of the convention. Luckily, The Costume Shoppe and Otafest's cosplay staff are here to help! Stop by the Cosplay Repair station if you're having a costume malfunction and find useful supplies and tools to put your outfit back in order.
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Ideation 4
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall Pre-function
Have you ever wanted to know how you would look as a cat? a ninja? a ninja cat? Do you wonder what you and your bestie would look like as anime characters or fantasize about finally getting a picture of your D&D character to show off at the next session? Sketch Drive, one of Otafest's longest-running traditions (and best kept secrets) is where these ideas come to life! Choose your favourite style...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Gachiakuta Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Gachiakuta
Speakers
VY
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

JRPG Music Trivia
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Do you love JRPGs and their soundtracks? Think you know your Final Fantasies from your Chrono Triggers from your Fire Emblems? Join us and showcase your OST knowledge with our selection of all-time classics, deeper cuts, and more!
Speakers
J
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

OtaSquid Game
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 201 - 203
Think you can beat all the trials from the show Squid Game? Well, prove it. Here's your chance to win that tasty, tasty grand prize, but you’ll have to defeat all the other players first. Good luck.
Speakers
ET
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Pattern Literacy 101
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 206
Ever sew a pattern according to your size and have it not fit? Don't understand the language or markings being used? We will be covering how to read and utilize patterns of all types, how to use their fit adjustments and more!
Speakers
V
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Pokémon Ecology 101
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 205
A crash course seminar discussing the understandings of Pokémon ecology.
Speakers
Y
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Staying Safe in TTRPG Spaces
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 103
From toxic GMs to creepy players, the world of TTRPGs can be a scary place! Join Havoc from Red Kitten Productions as they go over how to keep your game off r/rpghorrorstories while maximizing the fun!
Speakers
H
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Alejandro Saab @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Alejandro Saab's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
AS
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Bryson Baugus @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Bryson Baugus's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
BB
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Howard Wang @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Howard Wang's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
HW
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Joshua Waters @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Joshua Waters's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
JW
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Kira Buckland @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Kira Buckland's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
KB
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Roll for DM - A Pro DM's Guide to Running TTRPGS
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 204
Running table top games can be nerve wracking at first. Jeff shares tips and tricks and a deep look at with his 25+ years of experience.
Speakers
JC
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Endless ERA Presents: GAS GAS GAS Time Trial Competition - The Finals
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Maid & Butler Café
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 104 - 106
If you think you can handle it, come join us at our Maid and Butler Café with a rebellious vibe! Come hungry! You’ll be served a tasty bento meal with your choice of milk tea or coffee. While you enjoy your meal, play mini-games with our playful maids and butlers, who are all about that delinquent life. Session times are now longer—an hour and a half of fun! Don’t miss our *yabai*...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Hillhurst
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans. If you want to show off your stuff, enter the...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

AMV Contest - Best of the Non-finalists Showing
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod E1
Even if you don't win a competition, you still have fun, right? This attraction is for those who want to see the best of the accepted entries from our AMV contest that did not make the shortlist; even if your favourite didn't get picked, you'll still have a chance to enjoy it again before the end of Otafest!
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room

10:00am MDT

Concession Room
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
The Gallery
Looking for something to eat? Stop by our concession room for a snack and a place to sit down.
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
The Gallery
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Exhibitor Hall
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Our Exhibitor Hall brings local stores, industry, and travelling vendors into one convenient location for you to find official figures, manga, plushies, art, games, media, and posters. Artist Alley is populated by painters, illustrators, cosplay designers, and more, all ranging from hobbyists to professionals! Some artists may also take commission requests for custom pieces. This is also where...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

MRU Massage Room
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
The Studio
Feeling stiff after a few hours of walknig around the convention? Coem get a relaxing massage from the students at Mount Royal University and you'll feel better in no time!
Speakers
MR
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
The Studio
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Pokémon League
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Kensington ABCD
For the last decade, the Otafest Pokémon League has provided a safe space for Pokémon fans to play against other fans and challenge the League for real-life badges and a chance at being crowned a Champion. We offer all sorts of Pokémon related activities and games for all ages with a variety of prizes! Not only that, but Pokémon-related panels, mini games, events, a great community to join,...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Kensington ABCD
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

10:00am MDT

Free Play Card and Board Games
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
Looking for a spot to get off your feet and play some games with friends? Come visit us at the Card and Board Gaming room to try out some board games, or battle your friends in your favourite card game.
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Learn to Play Card Games
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
Are you interested in learning one of the many card games that are popular in Calgary? Come visit the Card and Board Gaming room to learn how to play Yu-gi-oh, Weiss Schwarz, Cardfight!! Vanguard or One Piece, and earn some arcade tickets in the process!
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans. If you want to show off your stuff, enter the...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
Need a break from all the hustle & bustle of the festival? Maybe you just want to find a place to curl up with a good book? Well you're in luck. The Otafest Manga library is a comfy place for you to relax in a quiet space and pick up a book from our collection of manga and light novels.
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Nier / Drakengard Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Nier / Drakengard
Speakers
DE
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

10:30am MDT

After the Rain
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing

10:30am MDT

Plus Sized Elf
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

11:00am MDT

Chainsaw Man Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Chainsaw Man
Speakers
K
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

11:00am MDT

Gundam From Memory!
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
Think you know your favourite Mobile Suit? Put your memory to the test! No references allowed—just you, a marker, and a blank canvas. Can you draw a Zaku by heart, or will you create a mechanical monstrosity? Come doodle or die trying!
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

11:00am MDT

Badge Ribbon Swap!
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
The Gallery
Looking to add some flair to your badge? Are you ready to get a badge ribbon roll going? If you've got ribbons to trade then this is the spot! Come on by during ribbon swap hours to meet fellow ribbon enthusiasts and spread the fun!
Speakers
HB
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
The Gallery
  Official Otafest Content

11:00am MDT

Gugure! Kokkuri-san
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing

11:00am MDT

Mario Kart World Tournament
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
Welcome to the Otafest Official Tournament for Mario Kart World! Are you ready to take on the competition and be crowned winner? This multiplayer open tournament is available to anyone attending Otafest, no controller or console necessary to enter. Sign up is available in the Otafest Arcade Tournaments area as soon as the doors open, please ensure you sign up early as spots are limited. Each...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

CONbini
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 110
Need a quick snack to keep your energy levels up? Conbini sells delicious Japanese-style treats available for purchase! Onigiri (rice balls), Melon soda, coffee, tea, curry buns, and more, you'll be sure to find something you can shove your face into! Do you have a dietary restriction? We will do our best to have options available for your safe consumption, because you deserve to have delicious...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 110
  Official Otafest Content

11:30am MDT

Dr. STONE Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Dr. STONE
Speakers
FS
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Dance Dance for Extra Life
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
The Calgary Extra Life Guild has brought a customized dance dance game featuring your favourite anime intros and credits to dance to. Try and dance to your fav anime song and get the highest score. Tickets will be provided to participants. Extra tickets will be provided to participants that show us their extra-life page or wearing a piece of extra-life merch (ie current or previous year donation...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:30am MDT

Cosplay Sustainability and Affordability
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Join us for an amazing panel discussing how to cosplay on a tight budget and do so in an environmentally friendly way! We discuss handmade cosplay, thrifting cosplay, cosplay competitions and more!
Speakers
LG
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Summoned to Become a Master of Arms
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
Did you know what inspired the armour of your favourite medieval fantasy character like Guts from Berserk? What about the swordsmanship in your favourite anime like Askeladd from Vinland Saga? Come on down to Summoned to become a Master of Arms!
Speakers
GR
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Voice Acting for TTRPGs
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Discover how to use voice acting to enhance your TTRPG sessions! Learn techniques to create unique character voices, embody their personalities, and add depth to role-playing. Whether you're a player or a Game Master, this panel will help you bring u
Speakers
DT
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Voice Actors! Spotlight on Bryson Baugus, Kira Buckland, Kyle McCarley, Alejandro Saab, Howard Wang and Joshua Waters
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Main Events
Come on down to our main events room, where we spend some time chatting with this year's North American voice acting guests: Bryson Baugus, Kira Buckland, Kyle McCarley, Alejandro Saab, Howard Wang and Joshua Waters!
Speakers
BB
KB
KM
AS
HW
JW
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Main Events
  Guest Content, Main Events

11:30am MDT

Pokémon Spelling Ribombee!
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 205
You have caught them all, but can you spell them too?
Compete against your peers to see who can spell these Pokémon names.
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

11:30am MDT

Fake Artist goes to Otafest
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 206
The Fake Artist returns! Players are collectively drawing a picture, but one doesn't know what they are supposed to draw. Will they be caught? Come give it a try, new artists selected every round.
Speakers
PK
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Lia SuperFan Event
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Speakers
L
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content

12:00pm MDT

Hades Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Hades
Speakers
HJ
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Umamusume: Oatfest
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 204
Join your favourite Umas for games, races, and much more! Put your training knowledge to the test!
Speakers
S
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
If you think you can handle it, come join us at our Maid and Butler Café with a rebellious vibe! Come hungry! You’ll be served a tasty bento meal with your choice of milk tea or coffee. While you enjoy your meal, play mini-games with our playful maids and butlers, who are all about that delinquent life. Session times are now longer—an hour and a half of fun! Don’t miss our *yabai*...
See More →
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

12:00pm MDT

The 404s Present SNAKES AND STEEL: WORLDS COLLIDE - A Live TTRPG Adventure
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Join The 404s for a live, off-the-cuff TTRPG session set in our ongoing G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover universe, featuring characters from our Neon Knights and Prairie Protocol games! With audience participation helping shape the enemies, the stakes, and the direction of the story, no two shows are ever the same. Everything created at the table becomes canon and carries forward into our...
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Speakers
T4
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Guest Content

12:00pm MDT

Cardfight!! Vanguard Tournament
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
Are you ready to stand at the Vanguard of your nation's army? Well IMAGINE IT! And STAND UP, THE VANGUARD! This will be a free entry event where you can win some arcade tickets and bragging rights with all your friends.
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Sunalta ABC
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

12:00pm MDT

Stars of Cosplay Voting
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Ideation 1
Otafest's cosplay popularity contest is back for another year! Stop by Cosplay HQ on Sunday morning wearing your costume, pick a team, and enjoy the convention while people vote for their favourites. Finalists will get a guaranteed seat at closing ceremonies where we will announce the winners!
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Ideation 1
  Official Otafest Content

12:30pm MDT

Call of the Night
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing

1:00pm MDT

Tabletop Games You Should Be Playing
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Telus 103
Tired of Dungeons? Sick of Dragons? Fear not! There’s a whole world of incredible tabletop games waiting for you! In this panel, we’ll showcase must-play TTRPGs that offer fresh mechanics, wild settings, and unique roleplay experiences. From cozy sli
Speakers
DT
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Miura Ayme feat. Miko @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Miura Ayme feat. Miko's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
MA
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

Porcelainmaid's Impromptuber Gameshow
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
How well can you improv a funny bit? We think most would flounder if put on the spot but it might be funny to watch nonetheless! So we kidnapped a few internet mascots to see how well they could do it in front of a live audience! Join us for the Impromptuber Gameshow!
Speakers
PM
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

Yosoca - Yosakoi Soran Dance Performance
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Yosakoi Soran Calgary is a vibrant and dynamic Japanese dance troupe founded by a group of passionate dancers who wanted to bring the energy and excitement of the Yosakoi Soran dance style to the local community, and has become a beloved fixture of the local arts and culture scene! Their performances are always a hit with audiences, who are captivated by the group's high-energy dance routines and...
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Speakers
Y
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

Gundam Tales
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
An opportunity for experienced Gunpla builders to share their custom builds.
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

1:00pm MDT

The Ota Factor: Otafest Singing Contest Finals
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Main Events
Are you a fan of incredible vocal performances? Do you love watching talented singers compete for glory and recognition? The Ota Factor is where the community's best vocalists come together to showcase their skills and compete for top honours! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy amazing live music and support local performers who are ready to give their best performance and...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Main Events
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

1:00pm MDT

Live Radioplays and VAs!
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Join voice actors, Mike Anthony and Nancy Situ, as they take you through a live radioplay! Come ask questions and participate in the performance of an original script!
Speakers
NS
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

1:00pm MDT

Sorairo Utility
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

1:00pm MDT

Tamako Market
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing

1:30pm MDT

Anime EDGE
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 206
Anime EDGE makes its triumphant return to Otafest. Players are pushed to the limits in this random, no holds barred competition. Are you ready to go to the Anime EDGE?
Speakers
FC
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

Haru Urara's URA Training!!
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Let's all team up and train together and help Haru win the URA finale! Are you ready, Umas?
Speakers
K
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

How it's Made - Cosplay Edition
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
South Hall
Welcome to Otafest's Cosplay fair! This event is for cosplayers of all ages to come and learn about new techniques in crafting cosplay costumes, the art of cosplaying on stage, and so many more aspects of the craft. The event is fully interactive, like a science fair, but all about cosplaying! Come take a look at what our contributors have to share, learn something new, and make some new cosplay...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
South Hall
  Official Otafest Content

1:30pm MDT

Mario Kart World Tournament
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
Welcome to the Otafest Official Tournament for Mario Kart World! Are you ready to take on the competition and be crowned winner? This multiplayer open tournament is available to anyone attending Otafest, no controller or console necessary to enter. Sign up is available in the Otafest Arcade Tournaments area as soon as the doors open, please ensure you sign up early as spots are limited. Each...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:30pm MDT

Howard Wang @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Howard Wang's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
HW
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Kira Buckland @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Kira Buckland's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
KB
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Kyle McCarley@ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Kyle McCarle's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
KM
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Charity Auction Hosted by Brendan Hunter
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
Our annual charity auction is back! Looking for the perfect way to blend your love of Japanese culture AND donate to a good cause? There is a way to do just that! Our local moustachioed voice actor Brendan Hunter returns to helm the charity auction. Come on by and bid for your favourite items such as donated artwork, games, figurines, and more; all proceeds will be donated to Canadian Cancer...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Official Otafest Content

1:30pm MDT

Alejandro Saab @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Alejandro Saab's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
AS
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Bryson Baugus @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Bryson Baugus's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
BB
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Joshua Waters @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Joshua Waters's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
JW
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

2:00pm MDT

Earn Tickets with Button Masher
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Button mashing doesn't always help in a game, but in button masher it is the only way to win the game. 4 participants get one arcade button each and 15 seconds to press it as many times as possible. Every participants gets a ticket, but the winner get's 5 extra tickets.
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

2:00pm MDT

Serger 101: The Scary Machine Explained
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 204
Boo! It's a serger! But let's Scooby-doo take the sheet off this scary monster and demystify what it can and can't do. I'll thread a serger, and make a t-shirt. Come chitchat and have fun!
Speakers
A
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

2:00pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
If you think you can handle it, come join us at our Maid and Butler Café with a rebellious vibe! Come hungry! You’ll be served a tasty bento meal with your choice of milk tea or coffee. While you enjoy your meal, play mini-games with our playful maids and butlers, who are all about that delinquent life. Session times are now longer—an hour and a half of fun! Don’t miss our *yabai*...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

2:00pm MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Hillhurst
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans. If you want to show off your stuff, enter the...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

2:30pm MDT

Delicious in Dungeon: WOULD YOU EAT THAT?
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Basilisks, Kelpies, Krakens & Minotaurs! Golem grown vegetables to armour mollusks: are these dishes truly delicious?—You, the audience, will debate and decide! For glory, for prizes, & for fun!
Speakers
A
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

2:30pm MDT

Project Sekai & Vocaloid Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Project Sekai & Vocaloid
Speakers
F
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

2:30pm MDT

AMV Contest Winners
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Main Events
Find out who won in our annual AMV contest featuring the best videos as chosen by the judges and audience. Maybe you'll get to see your favourite on the big screen!

[Note: You do not have to attend the AMV contest prior to enjoy this event]
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Main Events
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

2:30pm MDT

Game That Tune
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Think you know your video game music? Alfred and Ryan are at it again with a newly currated list of some of the best tunes and bops featured in games both new and old. Come ready to play and earn tickets as your Game That Tune!
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

2:30pm MDT

Beyond the Anime: Travel Japan for Cheap
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Telus 103
Ever dreamed of traveling to Japan but your wallet said “yikes”? Join former JET alumni as we take you beyond the anime with real tips to save those yennies! From takoyaki to Tokyo Tower—yes, you can do it all on a budget! Games and hacks included!
Speakers
AB
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

Lia - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED @ Autograph Corner
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
Get Lia's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
L
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Gunpla Showcase Award Ceremony
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
Before Otafest ends, let's see who's build reigns supreme after being on display in the Gunpla Showcase Room! Prizes will be given out to winners for main categories, and categories they didn't know they entered!
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Acadia AB
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

3:00pm MDT

Otafest Feedback Panel
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Help us improve Otafest! Share your experiences over the weekend with staff - the good and the bad - so we can make Otafest even better next year.
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

3:00pm MDT

Bubblegum Crisis
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing

3:00pm MDT

Dominion
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing

3:30pm MDT

Roblox Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Roblox
Speakers
Y
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

3:30pm MDT

Oddly Trivial
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 206
Wage a battle of anime knowledge & wit against 7 other contestants and bet on whose guess is the correct one in the quest to become Supreme Oddity!
Speakers
MI
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

3:30pm MDT

Re:Cutie Honey
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing

3:30pm MDT

Lip Sync For Your Life
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Do you think you've got what it takes to Lip Sync For Your Life?
We'll be the judge of that~
Speakers
SM
Sunday May 17, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

Cookie Run Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Cookie Run
Speakers
AM
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

Pokémon Pictionary
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Let’s play a game of Pictionary themed around Pokémon!
Speakers
GW
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

Zapp's Arcade... of Love?
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 204
Look, we all know that it's bad to play with yourselves, so come play with us instead! Compete with your friends, complete strangers, and maybe even one of us, in a bunch of completely bizarre mystery games we are 95% sure you've never even heard of!
Speakers
DE
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

The 404s Present: The OTAFEST POKÉMON IMPROV LEAGUE - Gotta Catch Em' All!
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Main Events
It's the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon! And to celebrate, The 404s are creating a series of comedy battles inspired by our favorite monster franchise. Join our teams of trainers, villains and Pokémon themselves as they battle to create the funniest improvised scene based on a title given by a gym referee. The audience choose the winners in a showdown with ever-evolving results!
Speakers
T4
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Main Events
  Guest Content, Main Events

4:00pm MDT

Essence of Ghibli: A Chronological History of Studio Ghibli through AMVs
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E1
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E1
  Official Otafest Content, AMV Room

4:00pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
If you think you can handle it, come join us at our Maid and Butler Café with a rebellious vibe! Come hungry! You’ll be served a tasty bento meal with your choice of milk tea or coffee. While you enjoy your meal, play mini-games with our playful maids and butlers, who are all about that delinquent life. Session times are now longer—an hour and a half of fun! Don’t miss our *yabai*...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

4:00pm MDT

Mario Kart World Tournament
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
Welcome to the Otafest Official Tournament for Mario Kart World! Are you ready to take on the competition and be crowned winner? This multiplayer open tournament is available to anyone attending Otafest, no controller or console necessary to enter. Sign up is available in the Otafest Arcade Tournaments area as soon as the doors open, please ensure you sign up early as spots are limited. Each...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Console Gaming)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:00pm MDT

Mario Kart World Tournament Stream
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
Watch as players give their all as our Console Tournaments takes the spotlight! Watch live on the Arcade Stage or on twitch.tv/otafest to see our top players in action.
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1 - A4 (Stage)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:30pm MDT

A History of Fighting Games
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Have you ever wondered how games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat came about? Why are they so popular? Come find out as we tell you all about the history of the fighting game genre!
Speakers
B
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

4:30pm MDT

Banana God Into The Unknown
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Join us to play Over The Garden Wall Trivia! Grab your Jason Funderberker, don your elephant costume, & gather the courage to talk to Sara. Prizes will be won! Coziness will be achieved! A reliable internet connection & cellphone are required to play
Speakers
RM
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

4:30pm MDT

Kingdom Hearts Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Kingdom Hearts
Speakers
C
Sunday May 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Official Otafest Content

5:30pm MDT

Identity V Cosplay Meetup
Sunday May 17, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
Meet with cosplayers and fans of Identity V
Speakers
G
Sunday May 17, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Rooftop Patio
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Disney Sing Along
Sunday May 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Join us once again for a perfect evening of singing along to your favourite Disney Songs. From new to old, popular to niche, "that was Disney?"-- we have a little bit of it all! (But don't worry, it's mostly the catchy ones)
Speakers
M
Sunday May 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Intro to Anime Card Games
Sunday May 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 204
Have you ever been interested in one of the various anime card games out there? We'll showcase each anime-based card game that people play and you can see which one's for you!
Speakers
DK
Sunday May 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 204
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

The Ins-and-Outs of Visual Novels ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Sunday May 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 206
Drop on by and learn about how the visual novel medium uses experimental storytelling to reinvent common tropes and conventions while sampling scenes from various genres of visual novels. Beware, this may get lewd... and unhinged. ;)
Speakers
K
Sunday May 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Aspiration After Convention: Content Creation
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 103
This panel is to bring awareness before con ends if you pursue your streaming, content creation, etc. have you ever thought about wanting to do something but life gets in the way? come and visit my panel and let's discuss and share ideas!
Speakers
RS
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Kiss from a Rose: A Love Letter to the Bara Genre
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
If touching grass doesn't do it for you, maybe talking about beefy men and their love lives will.
Speakers
RF
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Umamusume: The Ultimate Family Tree!
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
This panel presents you the ultimate guide to the Umamusume: Pretty Derby! relationships! From pedigrees to family trees, you will learn the ins and outs of the legacies of famous Japanese race horses featured in the Global release of the game.
Speakers
F
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Watch Chadimus Do Something CRAZY!
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203

Speakers
C
JD
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 201 - 203
  Community Content

6:30pm MDT

Closing Ceremonies
Sunday May 17, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Main Events

Sunday May 17, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Main Events
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

9:00pm MDT

Otafest Official After Party 2026: Anime Delinquent Rave
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00pm - Monday May 18, 2026 2:00am MDT
The Palace Theatre
Want to extend the Otafest fun? Gather your crew to join THE REBELLION rave!Once the sun sets, the textbooks are burned, and the daytime students have fled... that's when THE MIDNIGHT CLASSROOM starts! Join other delinquents at the Otafest's Official 2026 After Party where the night is young, vibrant and ripe for the taking! From Tokyo Revengers to classic anime rebels, we’re bringing the...
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Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00pm - Monday May 18, 2026 2:00am MDT
The Palace Theatre 219 8 Ave SW, Calgary
  Official Otafest Content
 

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