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 entertained!
You won’t leave empty handed with a free goodie bag and make memories by snapping a photo with our charming volunteers for a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Are you ready to unleash your inner rebel? Don’t miss out on this unique experience—grab your friends and join us for laughter, food, and playful antics!
**Last 10-15 mins of each session is for photos
Menu:
Tamagoyaki Chicken karaage Tank-san wieners Cherry tomatoes Seasonal vegetable Potato salad Rice Dessert: Original Glazed Mochi Donut from Sweet Rice
**All items can be substituted for dietary restrictions
How do I get sempai to notice me? What manga should I watch next? How do you hide a dead Pokémon? The 404s are here to help with any questions you may have! Bring your craziest questions to our panelists and get three hilariously different perspectives on what you should do. Disclaimer: Advice given from the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Advice panelists is meant for entertainment purposes only, and it’s probably not the best idea to take advice from comedians in the first place...
A look into the overlapping patterns found in media with monsters and why people desire the monsters in question, carnally. (Also know as THAT monster lover panel)
“Guess that fandom” from a list of tags, ships, and other statistics from the popular fan fiction site, Archive Of Our Own (AO3). Bring your phone; we’re playing KAHOOT!
Do you have horrible taste in men? Women? Monsters? Don't worry, we all do. Come and present your strange and weird anime crushes as our panel of expert judges judge your tastes and rate your choices!
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 entertained!
You won’t leave empty handed with a free goodie bag and make memories by snapping a photo with our charming volunteers for a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Are you ready to unleash your inner rebel? Don’t miss out on this unique experience—grab your friends and join us for laughter, food, and playful antics!
**Last 10-15 mins of each session is for photos
Menu:
Tamagoyaki Chicken karaage Tank-san wieners Cherry tomatoes Seasonal vegetable Potato salad Rice Dessert: Original Glazed Mochi Donut from Sweet Rice
**All items can be substituted for dietary restrictions
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!
“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"
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!)
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 show?
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!
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. ;)
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 aesthetic to life at The Palace Theatre. This isn’t just a party, it’s a full experience!
✨ THE EXPERIENCE ✨ 🔥 Top Anime Hits and Remixes All Night Long! 🔥 "Mugshot" Photobooth Station - Capture "Wanted" Photos with Friends! 🔥 Underground Club - Score Anime Merch and Exclusive Gear! 🔥 Immersive Real-Time Animation Visuals! 🔥 Idol Uprising - Live J-Pop Idol group performances!
⚡SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED...
🕘 Doors open at 9PM 🔞 ID required (18+) 🎫 Secure Your Spot Now - Tickets are Limited
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00pm - Monday May 18, 2026 2:00am MDT The Palace Theatre219 8 Ave SW, Calgary
