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.