It’s good to be back on the air! Joining us at Ai-Kon this year is the wonderful Amir Talai, known for his role as Alastor in Hazbin Hotel. To read Amir’s full bio and get your tickets to Ai-Kon, visit ai-kon.org or the link in our bio!

Want to be close to the Ai-Kon action all weekend long? We’ve partnered with some of Winnipeg’s best hotels to give you exclusive rates for your weekend stay. For more information, check the link in our bio. Remember, availability of these discounted rates is limited!

It’s a happy day in.. Winnipeg?! Ai-Kon announces our next guest, Erika Henningsen! We can’t wait for Erika to come to Ai-Kon 2026 to meet all of our Hazbin superfans! Check out Erika’s full bio and get tickets to Ai-Kon here: ai-kon.org/2026/05/09/g...

Grab your glowsticks as we welcome Greg Ayres! A long time guest to Ai-Kon, we’re hyped to welcome him back for another year! Greg Ayres has too many credits to count, so make sure you check out the link for his full bio and tickets to Ai-Kon 2026: ai-kon.org/2026/05/02/g...

Get your party hats on and get ready to game with our maids! On May 27th, come enjoy the festivities at Phantom Amusement. The best part? ALL proceeds go to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba! Check out the link in our bio for more information and tickets!

We got this feeling... thinking we'd make a pretty good team. Get ready to go to the moon as our next guest is Emi Lo!😺 Check our Emi's full bio here and get your tickets for Ai-Kon 2026! ai-kon.org/programming/...

We’re addicted to this feelin… of announcing our next guest! Ai-Kon is excited to announce Blake Roman as our next guest! Blake Roman is a stage and voice actor known for his performance of Angel Dust in the Hazbin Hotel series. Check out their bio: ai-kon.org/guest-blake-...

We’re ALL Team Yell Grunts for our newest guest! Next up joining us at Ai-Kon 2026 is Hayden Daviau! Hayden Daviau is a professional actor and content creator also known as the vtuber 'Sylla Aria'. Check out the Hayden’s full bio here: ai-kon.org/programming/...

They’re back and better than ever! Ai-Kon is happy to announce the return of the 404s! The 404s are a touring group of improv performers. Incorporating their wit, charm, pop culture knowledge, and audience participation, The 404s make sure every show is memorable!

The Ai-Kon maids are having the party of a lifetime! Come to Phantom Amusement on May 27th to help raise money for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. Check out the link in our bio for more information and ticket/add-on purchasing. We can’t wait to see you there!

Over 10,000 hungry anime fans pass through Ai-Kon each year. If you’re a local food truck vendor and are up to the challenge of feeding them all, you’re in luck because applications are now open for food trucks! Check the link in our bio for more information.

Every year Ai-Kon is happy to help promote local organizations through our Outreach Table program. Applications are now open, and all those that share our goal of promoting Japanese and/or geek culture are welcome to apply! Check the link in our bio for more information.

Ai-Kon's first guest announcement? We've been waiting for this... Ai-Kon is so excited to welcome Alejandro Saab (@alejandrosaab.bsky.social) to our 2026 summer convention! Let’s all give a warm welcome to Alejandro!! Check out our website for Alejandro’s full bio: ai-kon.org/programming/...

Ai-Kon is happy to be a part of JCAM’s Things Japanese Sale, this Saturday, March 28th, from 10am to 3pm at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba. Browse new and lightly used goods, and check out participating local vendors. We can’t wait to meet you there!

We're in the final stretch of our Early Bird pricing for Ai-Kon weekend passes. Two weeks from now, on April 6th, the discounted price comes to an end, so pick yours up ASAP at the link in our bio!

Do you have a disability that affects your Ai-Kon experience? We are asking disabled attendees to complete our Accessibility Interest Form. This will help Ai-Kon become more accessible. Further details on Ai-Kon’s accessibility policy can be found on our website.

If you enjoy anime and want to be part of the team that helps Ai-Kon run as smoothly as possible, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Volunteer applications are now open for Ai-Kon 2026. Check the link in our bio for more information.

Fashionistas assemble! Ai-Kon’s Fashion Show returns for 2026, and we are now accepting applications for our catwalk. From completely handmade pieces to your favorite purchases, we want to see it all. Check the link in our bio for more details!

The art of the AMV is everlasting, and Ai-Kon will always celebrate it. Our annual Anime Edit / AMV Contest is now accepting submissions, and this year’s suggested theme is “Fanfare!” Let this loud and proud idea be your inspiration. See the link in our bio for more information!

Ai-Kon is always ready to spotlight local talent, so if you’re a singer, in a band, a DJ or in between we have a stage just for you. Ai-Kon’s Music Showcase returns for 2026 to celebrate live music, and applications are now open! Check the link in our bio for more information.

Whether you want to introduce people to your favorite early 2000’s visual novel or host a game show, there’s an audience for you at Ai-Kon. Panel submissions are now open, so apply now and share your passions with the world! Check out the link in our bio for more information.

Club Happenings and Ai-Kon presents: Cosplay Extravaganza feat. DJ Dov! Come down to Club Happenings on Saturday, March 21st. The event starts at 9pm, with free cover before 10pm. Stick around for our Cosplay Contest, where you could win a pair of weekend passes to Ai-Kon!

Ai-Kon Vendor booth applications open today! Applications open on March 1st at 7:00 pm. Application results will be sent out no later than March 22nd. Visit the link in our bio for more information and to apply. We can’t wait to see you at Ai-Kon!

Dancers, are you ready? Applications for the Ai-Kon 2026 Dance Showcases are opening soon! And new for the 2026 year is Ai-Kon’s inaugural After Dark showcase. Whether it's J-Pop, K-Pop, C-Pop or in between, visit the link in our bio for more information.

Have you ever wanted to be part of our amazing Maid Cafe? Now’s your chance! Volunteer recruitment for our maids, butlers, and more is now open for Ai-Kon 2026. Recruitment is open until March 8th. Click here to apply now: form.fillout.com/t/fdR82PuBAwus

Join Ai-Kon for Beach Episode: An Anime Comedy Show on Saturday, February 21st, featuring Jeff Gobeil and a special edition of Red Surprenant’s Argumentative!! at Devil May Care. Tickets are $10 advance or $15 at the door. Must be 18+ to attend. Doors 7pm, show 8pm!

Ai-Kon artist table applications are now open! Applications will close February 15th at 11:59pm CT, and results will be sent out by March 8th. Check out this link for more info and to send in your application: ai-kon.org/exhibitors/a...

We’re less than 6 months away from the big day, so you know what that means, right? Ai-Kon tickets are officially on sale! Don’t hesitate to get yours now, as our WEEB (Weekend Early Early Bird) pricing is only available for a limited time! www.tix123.com/tickets/?cod...

Ai-Kon is always looking for new forms of fun for our attendees to experience. As part of our merch lineup for 2026, we are looking to expand into a collectable pin series. If we were to introduce an exclusive Ai-Kon pin set, would you be interested?

Ai-Kon is excited to continue welcoming brand new artists to our Marketplace. 🥳 Applications for our New Artists Initiative are now open until January 24th! Check the link in our bio or our website for more details👇 ai-kon.org/exhibitors/a...

Your ringleaders for this year’s circus, it’s our brand new Aiko and Doug! 🎪🎡🤹 Thank you to ALL who submitted for this year’s contest! Winning Aiko: schwa.draws Winning Doug: pastelpaso Runner Up Aiko: ArtofCmcookiez Runner Up Doug: koukyse

WE ARE LIVE NOW!! 🚨 Come see some great art and this year’s AIKO AND DOUG! 🎪 www.twitch.tv/aikonwinnipeg

It’s time to celebrate our community’s art! 🖌️ Our Ai-Kon staff are hosting a special Twitch stream to review this year’s entries to the mascot contest and to announce the winners and runners up of 2026! Find us live at twitch.tv/AiKonWinnipeg on Friday, January 9th at 7PM CST.

July is a long ways away, which is why Ai-Kon is excited to announce that Anime Song Night is BACK!! 🎤 Meet us at The Rec Room January 24th, 2026, 6pm-1am. All ages welcome, 18+ after 11pm. It’ll be a party you absolutely won’t want to miss! 💗

🚨We’re looking for YOUR guest suggestions for Ai-Kon 2026! 🚨 Dream big, because your suggestion could help your favourite VAs or cosplayers come to Ai-Kon to sign all of your totally normal fanart. Comment below who you’d like to see this year! 👇

We’re so excited to see how pumped up everyone is for Ai-Kon’s Mascot Contest! However, per the contest rules, we ask that entries not be posted until the contest concludes and a winning entry is chosen. Entries close Dec 6 so if you haven’t submitted your entry yet don’t miss the deadline!

Calling all artists: the 2026 Ai-Kon Mascot Contest is now open! 🤩 We’re looking for artists to reinvent Aiko and Doug for this year’s theme: Circus! 🎪 Rules and the submission link can be found in our bio. Artists have until Dec 6th, 2025 to submit their designs.