Otafest 2026

Schedule

Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Calgary Telus Convention Centre | Calgary, AB

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Calgary's ultimate Japanese pop culture festival. Anime, panels, shopping, cosplay, games, charity, celeb guests. Find your community here.
About this Event

We can’t wait to meet you!

Check out over 100 hours of programming facilitated by fans, members of our community, special guests, and staff, our huge Exhibitor Hall and Artist Alley for amazing art and merchandise, autograph signings, guest meet & greets, concerts, video game tournaments, Pokémon league, Maid & Butler Café, and so much more.

Visit our website at otafest.com for more information about Otafest - proudly non-profit and fully volunteer run for over 25 years!

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Where is it happening?

Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 120 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 0.00 to CAD 179.32

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