MAY 15 Music
Otafest (Japanese Anime & Pop Culture Festival)
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre & Marriott Downtown Hotel · 10 AM–midnight
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Date Friday, May 15, 2026
Time 10 AM–midnight
Price $30–$45 weekend pass
Category Music
Calgary's premier anime convention — 25+ years running, entirely volunteer-driven. 100+ hours of programming: panels, cosplay contests, Artist Alley, concerts, gaming tournaments, and a Maid & Butler Cafe. Otafest is a community institution. 2026 charity partner: Canadian Cancer Society.
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