AVCon 2026: Adelaide's Anime and Gaming Festival

Join us for AVCon 2026 - South Australia’s longest-running not-for-profit anime and gaming festival! 🎮✨ Since 2002, we've created a vibrant community where fans of anime, gaming, cosplay, art, and Japanese culture gather for a weekend of creativity and fun!

📍 Location: Adelaide Showground, Jubilee and Goyder Pavilions
🗓 Dates: Saturday 4 July & Sunday 5 July 2026
💖 Theme: Rhythm Revolution – celebrate music, movement, and performance! Dive into rhythm games, live entertainment, and more!

What Awaits You:

• Cosplay Extravaganza: Witness Australia’s top cosplayers in action during the AVCon Cosplay Competition and catch the exciting first Australian round of the International Cosplay League! 👗🎉
• Gaming Galore: From tournaments and freeplay on consoles to retro games and VR, experience the thrill of gaming! 🎮
• Cultural Celebration: Explore our manga library, participate in cosplay competitions, and enjoy origami workshops. 🇯🇵
• Tabletop Adventures: Join us for Magic: The Gathering, pen and paper RPGs, and more in our dedicated tabletop spaces! 🃏
• Art & Community: Browse Artist Alley for unique creations and explore vendor spaces filled with collectibles and community groups. 🎨
• Entertainment: Keep the energy up with local/international guests, live music, K-pop performances, and more! 🎤
• Engage & Create: Participate in fanart, fanfiction, and cosplay competitions! Join workshops and panels that spark your creativity! 🎥✏️

Family-Friendly Fun:

Children under 12 get in FREE! Enjoy our special kids area with fun activities tailored just for them. 🧒✨ Come alone, with friends, or bring your family; there’s something for everyone!

👉 Tickets: Grab your tickets here!