Edmonton Convention Centre
August 7 – 9, 2026
Canada’s Longest Running Anime Convention
Animethon is Canada’s longest running anime convention. We are a volunteer-run event that uplifts and showcases Asian popular arts and related local communities in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We strive to bring people together to celebrate community, creativity, and culture.
Get Ready for Animethon
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Pick up your tickets
Early bird is now live! Secure your tickets now while they’re at their lowest price!
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Plan your trip
Animethon is August 7 – 9, 2026 in the Edmonton Convention Centre. Check out our Attending Animethon guide to make the most of your convention weekend!
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Join our team
Running an event this good is no easy task. That’s why we invite you to join one of our great teams. Use your skills to do cool things, and help push our awesome community forward.
Attractions
Animethon Music Fes
Animethon’s Music Fes is a one of a kind Japanese music festival during each night of Animethon weekend. Incredible music talents including the likes of ClariS, DEMONDICE, and Myth & Roid perform their greatest hits for Animethon attendees!
AMV Programming
Animethon has some of the most packed AMV programming of any convention in the world. We have nonstop AMV programming in a dedicated room all weekend long. Alongside a massive contest, previously hosted by none other than the legendary Vlad G.
Charity Auction
Every year we host an auction with our partner charity, Edmonton Extra Life in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. This is your shot to not only get interesting and limited items donated by our guests and vendors, but to help out with a good cause! If you are a vendor and interested in donating some items. Head over to the Charity Auction page and fill out the contact form.
Fan Panels
Animethon is by the fans, for the fans.
The entire weekend is packed with fan hosted panels. From informational panels helping you spot bootlegs, to action packed Mad Libs style battle arc builders. There will surely be tons of content you’ll enjoy!
Ready to go?
Join the Animethon community, and participate
in Canada’s longest running anime festival!