Looking for a local event to celebrate your love for anime, manga, superheroes, and other pop culture? BC has a number of conventions this year for every Trekkie, ninja, pirate, Jedi, Sith, otaku, gamer, Avenger, collector and the casual fan.
Events will be added to this list as they become available. Know of an upcoming convention but don’t see it below? Leave a comment or use our contact form to have it added.
Tsukino-Con
When? February 15th-17th, 2025
Where? MacLaurin Building, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC
Admission? Paid
Tsukino-Con celebrates everything anime and manga related for fans on Vancouver Island in a fun and friendly environment.
Fan Expo Vancouver
When? February 21st-23rd, 2025
Where? Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Admission? Paid
The province’s largest pop culture event that’s family-friendly and attracts big name stars!
Island FanCon
When? March 28th-30th, 2025
Where? City Centre Park, 1089 Langford Parkway, Langford, BC
Admission? Paid
Island FanCon brings all the fun and excitement from Northern FanCon in Prince George to the South Island with exclusive panels, guests, and activities for all ages!
Vancouver Comic & Toy Show
When? April 5th-6th, 2025
Where? PNE Forum, 2091 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Admission? Paid
Meet up with fellow fans of comics to buy, sell and talk all things super heroes and more!
Kelowna Fan Experience
When? April 19th, 2025
Where? Kelowna Curling Club, 551 Recreation Avenue, Kelowna, BC
Admission? Paid
There’s something for everyone at the Kelowna Fan Experience who are into all things pop culture, anime, manga, comics, sci-fi, movies, gaming and horror.
Anime Evolution: Harumatsuri
When? April 26th, 2025
Where? Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC
Admission? Paid
Modeled after a traditional Japanese spring festival, Harumatsuri has a strong focus on Asian culture with anime and manga!
Northern FanCon
When? May 2nd-4th, 2025
Where? CN Centre, 2187 Ospika Boulevard South, Prince George, BC
Admission? Paid
Join other fans of pop culture from across BC for one of Prince George’s largest events. Come in costume or as you are to enjoy comics, gaming, super heroes, anime, manga, and more!
Curious Comicon
When? May 3rd, 2025
Where? Country Club Centre, 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC
Admission? Free
A community-oriented event aiming to give mid-island fans of comics and pop culture the full convention experience while supporting local charities and programs.
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo
When? June 14th, 2025
Where? Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC
Admission? Paid
Relive the days of old with classic consoles and video games, participate in multiplayer tournaments, or purchase that missing title for your collection at the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo.
Anirevo Summer
When? August 1st-3rd, 2025
Where? Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Admission? Paid
Vancouver’s largest anime convention with concerts, contests, and celebration of all things anime and Japanese pop culture!
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