Entertainment Hall

Get ready for an extraordinary adventure at Animethon! The event is pulling out all the stops at Hall C to cater to your entertainment needs. Prepare to be immersed in a world of excitement and wonder as you explore the wide range of available activities and attractions. Features console gaming, free-play and tournaments, Table Top Café Gaming, TAPS Gaming, Gunpla, 360 Photo Booth, ITASHA Showcase, Gallery Panda Stage hosted by ERA Gaming Stage, and much more!

Location	The Entertainment Hall is located in Hall C of the Edmonton Convention Centre. It will be a combination of Console and tabletop gaming areas, Gallery Panda  Stage, Gunpla, ITSASHA Showcase, and 360 Photo Booth The Cafeteria is located at the back of the hall
Entry Requirements	ANY valid Animethon 2023 pass is permitted entry. (Your Event Pass is a valid pass to enter this hall.)
Hours of Operation	Friday & Saturday: 9 AM to 10 PM Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM.

Gallery Panda Stage

Sponsored by Gallery Panda & Hosted by Endless Era Gaming (ERA)
Get ready for an electrifying experience at the Gallery Panda Stage, presented in collaboration with the incredible Endless Era Gaming (ERA)! Look out for tournaments, dance showcases, mesmerizing performances, fun panels and much more!  Brace yourself for a non-stop barrage of thrilling entertainment that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Please check our schedule for the full list of programming when it is available!

Gaming Tournaments

We’ve got multiple tournaments for both serious gamers for paid tournaments to casual gamers for free tournaments. Earn your prizes and glory for the winners. Do you have what it takes? Stay tuned for more details!

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Table Top Café Gaming

Table Top Cafe returns to Animethon with a large area for open board gaming from open to close! Featuring con favourites like Giant Jenga, Azul, Catan, Coup, Werewolf, Codenames, Cards Against Humanity and Superfight plus tons of hot new titles like Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Hues and Clues, Happy City, and more . We will also have a wide range of board games and D&D accessories for sale.  Outside of Animethon, Table Top Café is located at 5716 75 Street. 

Taps Games

Come join us to learn or play your favourite card games such as Pokémon TCG, Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Weiss Schwarz, Cardfight, Magic The Gathering, and much more!  Outside of Animethon, Taps Games is located at 2854 Calgary Trail NW. Taps will also be offering various card gaming sessions and WARHAMMER programming from demos to paint lessons!

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Gunpla

Animethon and Edmonton Gunpla Builders are excited to bring the world of Gundam PLASTIC models to Animethon 2023. There will be displays, workshops, building demos, as well as contests! Come and enjoy many activities, Socialize with fellow Gupla enthusiasts about the exciting world of Gundam and other model kits!

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Free-play Console Gaming

The Free-Play area is a great place to hang out and meet fellow gamers in a more relaxed atmosphere. This area will feature gaming from the Microsoft Store and a little bit of everything gaming that caters to all!

ITASHA Showcase

Discover the vibrant local flavor at our ITASHA Showcase! Experience the captivating display of vehicles adorned with stunning anime-themed artwork, skillfully crafted by local enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the unique blend of local automotive culture and anime inspiration. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to witness the dynamic fusion of local talent and anime creativity at our ITASHA Showcase!

360 Photo Booth

Destiny's Curse Photography and Animethon are excited to bring the "360 Slow Motion Video Booth" to the event! Come take a Tiktok and Instagram friendly 360 video taken of you in slow-mo! The video will be ready moments after capture and available to share with you. Visit Entertainment Hall C during operation hours to use this innovative new system!