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ADMISSIONS DESK HOURS:
Friday May 10: 8:00 – 19:00 | Saturday May 11: 8:00 – 19:00 | Sunday May 12: 8:00 – 17:00
* Otafest will only sell tickets at the door if tickets have not sold out online.

EXHIBITOR HALL HOURS:
Friday May 10: 10:00 – 19:00 | Saturday May 11: 10:00 – 19:00 | Sunday May 12: 10:00 – 17:00

EVENT RATING GUIDE:
  • AP: All Ages - This programming is suitable for all ages.
  • 14P: 14+ - This programming is suitable for persons 14 years and older. May include coarse language, violence, nudity and/or content not recommended for a younger audience. Parent/guardian guidance recommended.
  • MP: Mature - This programming is suitable for patrons 18 years and older. May include coarse language, explicit violence, sexual content, and/or mature subject matter. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or appointed guardian. Photo ID must be shown at the door to the room. 
  • 18+: This programming is suitable for adults only. May include explicit language, frequent sexual activity, graphic violence, intense horror, and/or other disturbing content. No minors will be admitted. Photo ID must be shown at the door to the room.
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Friday, May 10
 

12:00pm MDT

Opening Ceremonies [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

1:30pm MDT

Spotlight on Voice Actors with Brendan Hunter, Ben Balmaceda, Amber Lee Connors, & Michaela Jill Murphy! [AP]
Come on down to our main events room, where we spend some time chatting with this year's North American voice acting guests, Brendan Hunter, Ben Balmaceda, Amber Lee Connors, & Michaela Jill Murphy!
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter
avatar for Ben Balmaceda
avatar for Amber Lee Connors
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

3:00pm MDT

The 404s Present KAME-YAME-YAHAHA!! A Comedy Tribute to Akira Toriyama [AP]
The 404s kick open the weekend with a high-energy send off to the man behind Dragonball, Dr. Slump, Chrono Trigger, and more. With your suggestions, our performers will power up and deliver comedy scenes inspired by these great works. Don’t miss this Friday’s show, where the comedy level will definitely be OVER 9000!!!
Speakers
T4

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

5:00pm MDT

TRUE, Live in concert! [AP]
Otafest is so very pleased to present TRUE, live in concert! TRUE has performed theme songs for Violet Evergarden, Buddy Complex and Sound!Euphonium just to name a few. You won't want to miss the chance to hear this ballad singer, live!
Speakers
avatar for TRUE

TRUE

Miho Karasawa, professionally known as TRUE, is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo. Since 2014, she debuted as TRUE and performed “UNISONIA”, the Opening theme song to the anime Buddy Complex. Since then, she has since performed the theme songs to several popular anime... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

8:00pm MDT

Otafest AMPLIFIED: Otafest Drag Spectacular [AP]
It's Otafest's very own drag show, featuring your favourite local performers, including Dogiichow, Dayna Hart & Valerie Hunt! We are so pleased that members of Calgary's diverse Drag community will be kicking off the party with some electric lip sync performances! Bring some 5's and don't forget to tip your favourite performer!
Friday May 10, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

9:30pm MDT

Otafest AMPLIFIED: Anime Night Club 3 [AP]
Anime Night Club 3 has been rocking our rave since 2022, and back again this year by popular demand! You have so much fun dancing to awesome remixes of your favourite anime, gaming & K-pop tunes! Let's gooooo!
Speakers
avatar for Anime Night Club 3

Friday May 10, 2024 9:30pm - 11:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events
 
Saturday, May 11
 

12:30pm MDT

Idol Festival [AP]
Perform, cheer, and wota for some of your favourite Idol performers! Otafest’s Idol Festival showcases a variety of Idol Dance groups year after year, from soloists to large groups and everything in between! Come join us this year for another Festival jam packed with high-energy performers, lots of cheering and best of all, glow sticks!
Saturday May 11, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

4:00pm MDT

Cosplay Fashion Show & Skit Contest [AP]
Otafest’s Premier Cosplay Contest! The dazzle of the costumes, the skill of the performers, and the anticipation of the judges decisions. Otafest is home to some of the best cosplayers in Western Canada, so come see what our contestants have to show this year. Registration for the Fashion Show is open on Saturday Morning in the Cosplay HQ, but space is limited! Sign up early if you want to participate!
Saturday May 11, 2024 4:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

7:30pm MDT

AMV Contest 2024 [14P]
Otafest's yearly AMV Contest featuring AMV from all over the world. Get ready to cast your vote and choose the audience favourite!
Saturday May 11, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

10:00pm MDT

Last Pants Standing: Nerdy, Naughty 18+ Comedy With The 404s [18+]
The infamous, jaw-dropping, PANTS-dropping, late-nite comedy show returns to Otafest! No anime, no manga, no game is safe as the 404s delightfully skewer everything we know and love about our fandom. Who will survive to the end of this tortuous comedy show? Bring your IDs to this 18+ show, and be ready because YOU will decide!
Speakers
T4

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00pm - 11:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events
 
Sunday, May 12
 

11:30am MDT

Spotlight on Voice Actors with Brendan Hunter, Ben Balmaceda, Amber Lee Connors, & Michaela Jill Murphy! [AP]
Come on down to our main events room, where we spend some time chatting with this year's North American voice acting guests, Brendan Hunter, Ben Balmaceda, Amber Lee Connors, & Michaela Jill Murphy!
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter
avatar for Ben Balmaceda
avatar for Amber Lee Connors
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

1:00pm MDT

The Ota Factor: Otafest Singing Contest Finals [AP]
Are you a fan of incredible vocal performances? Do you love watching talented singers compete for glory and recognition? The Ota Factor is where the community’s best vocalists come together to showcase their skills and compete for top honors! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy amazing live music and support local performers who are ready to give their best performance and sing their hearts out.

Best of all, the qualified panel of judges aren’t the only ones who get to choose the singer’s fate! You also get to vote and give your favourite performer the Audience's Choice prize! So come and enjoy these brilliant performances from passionate singers that are sure to entertain and move you, as they compete for the glory of being recognized as the best.
Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

2:30pm MDT

AMV Contest 2024 Winners [14P]
Find out who won in our annual AMV contest featuring the best videos as chosen by the judges and audience. Maybe you'll get to see your favourite on the big screen!

[Note: You do not have to attend the AMV contest prior to enjoy this event]
Sunday May 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

4:00pm MDT

The 404s x Otafest = Anime Improvaganza! [AP]
The convention may be winding down… But The 404s are here to WIND UP the audience for a grande finale show like no other! Join in with the team for a whole new show featuring tons of references to your favorite titles in anime fandom, and lots of opportunities for you to join in the fun!
Speakers
T4

Sunday May 12, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

7:00pm MDT

Closing Ceremonies [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events
 
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