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.

January

No scheduled events yet.

February

Tsukino-Con

• When? February 20^th-22^nd, 2026
• Where? Bob Wright 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 14^th-16^th, 2026
• 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!

March

Vancouver Comic & Toy Show

• When? March 14^th-15^th, 2026
• 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!

Vancouver Comic Con

• When? March 22^nd, 2026
• Where? Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
• Admission? Paid

A local event with guests and opportunities to buy and sell comics and other pop culture merch!

April

Anime Evolution: Harumatsuri

• When? April 25^th, 2026
• 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!

May

Northern FanCon

• When? May 1^st-3^rd, 2026
• 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!

Vancouver Anime-Fest

• When? May 23^rd, 2026
• Where? Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport, 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
• Admission? Paid

Join other anime fans and collectors for a family-friendly show with panels, guests, vendors and cosplay!

June

Island FanCon

• When? June 5^th-7^th, 2026
• 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 Retro Gaming Expo

• When? June 20^th, 2026
• 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.

Kelowna ComiCon

• When? June 27^th-28^th, 2026
• Where? MNP Place, 4105 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC
• Admission? Paid

This expanding event covers all aspects of pop culture from collectables, comics, anime, gaming and more!

July

Anirevo Summer

• When? July 31^st-August 2^nd, 2026
• 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!

August

No scheduled events yet.

September

No scheduled events yet.

October

No scheduled events yet.

November

KupoCon – MetroPom

• When? November 7^th-8^th, 2026
• Where? Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC
• Admission? Paid

Celebrate all things Final Fantasy with guests, live events, workshops, cosplay and more! Fans of all ages are invited to stop by. Kweh!

December

No scheduled events yet.

 

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