Perform, cheer, and wota for some of your favourite Idol performers! Otafest's Idol Festival showcases a variety of Idol Dance groups year after year, from soloists to large groups and everything in between! Come join us this year for another Festival jam packed with high-energy performers, lots of cheering and best of all, glow sticks!
Friday May 15, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm 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 open Saturday morning in Cosplay HQ, but space is limited! Sign up early if you want to participate!
Saturday May 16, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm 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 show?
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!
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 sing their hearts out.
Best of all, the qualified panel of judges aren't the only ones who get to choose the singer's fate! You also get to vote and give your favourite performer the Audience's Choice prize! So come and enjoy these brilliant performances from passionate singers that are sure to entertain and move you, as they compete for the glory of being recognized as the best.
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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
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!
