Otafest 2018
Calgary’s Premier Anime Festival
May 18 – 20, 2018
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
Tickets
See ticket prices and order your passes online! We offer a variety of ticket types and early-bird pricing.
Let’s start simple
What is Otafest?
Otafest is an all-ages, 3-day Japanese animation festival featuring anime screenings, a large exhibitor hall, community-run panels, cosplay contests, gaming, and much more! Each year, Otafest also brings you voice actors as well as musical and industry guests to host panels, autograph signings, and meet & greets!
Accommodations
The Marriott offers our patrons discounted room rates. See our Accommodations page for details!
Community Panels
The majority of Otafest’s 100+ events are run for fans, by fans. Apply here to host your own!
Photo Booth
Have your photo taken by professional photographers in the Exhibitor Hall. Prints available!
Artist Alley
Anything from original artwork and charms to commissioned portraits and pins. The variety in Artist Alley is unparalleled.
Exhibitors
From plushies to body pillows, Otafest’s giant hall has vendors of all types for your shopping needs.
Cosplay Contests
Otafest hosts multiple cosplay contests including performance pieces, craftsmanship contests, and more. Show off your hard work and win fantastic prizes.
Special Guests
Otafest brings in celebrities from around the world for you to meet, ask questions, and get autographs! See who’s coming!
Sketch Drive
Have your portrait drawn right before your eyes and feel great knowing that part of the fee is donated to Otafest’s chosen charity!
Concert
Join us as our special musical guests rock out purely for your enjoyment. Dance into the night with your friends!
Maid & Butler Cafe
Buy your cafe ticket and have a bite and drink served by a charming maid or butler cosplayer while you watch their choreographed performance!
Charity
Otafest raises money through various fundraising activities throughout the festival which are donated to the festival’s selected charity or cause.
Special Guests
Coming to Otafest 2018
We have some great guests in store for you, some of them just haven’t been announced yet ;). Check back often and keep an eye on our social media for updates!
