Manitoba's Largest Anime Convention! 💕 Ai-Kon 2026: July 17-19 2026 RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB. https://linktr.ee/aikonwinnipeghttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mqmrkjotbk27All the savvy con veterans know the hottest spot to be is Ai-Kon Pre-registration. Weekend passholders can meet us at the RBC Convention Centre 2nd floor by the Presentation Theatre, 4-8pm on Thursday July 16th to pick up their pass and beat the chaos of Friday’s opening lines.14 Jul 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmrkjotbk27https://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mqmn4gqbak2oAi-Kon would like to thank Frontier Events for being a Major Convention Sponsor this year! Frontier Events is hosting our live-action dungeon experience Maewood Dungeon this year, and we thank them for being a Major Convention Sponsor! Visit their website at frontierevents.ca14 Jul 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmn4gqbak2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mqktixxcnk2hDid you guess the identities of our Incubator Bundle? Or should we say identity.. because it’s all Ditto! This Bundle is just one of 18 different prize bundles available for every Gamers’ Lounge tournament. Pre-reg for our tournaments are open until July 14th!13 Jul 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqktixxcnk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mqk5kyt2m22jDo you have what it takes to brave the dungeon? Visit the Maewood Dungeon by Frontier Events at Ai-Kon! This dungeon experience transports all adventurers to a magical world of an enchanted forest. Thank you to Frontier Events for putting on this amazing adventure for us!13 Jul 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk5kyt2m22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mqfhxhp5f22hAnother day, another PSA! What do you do if you‘re at the convention, and feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or have gotten hurt? You can come to our Health Room, located on the first floor of the North Building, West Hall.11 Jul 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqfhxhp5f22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mqctjosc722cClose out your Ai-Kon weekend with one last drag spectacular—it’s the return of Aria Zero and Ruby Chopstix’s Drag Superstar! This is the legendaric nerdy drag show you don’t want to miss, Sunday, July 19th, at 2 p.m. in Main Programming!10 Jul 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqctjosc722chttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mqcgjsm6ck2iPerfection takes time but it’s finally here! The Ai-Kon 2026 schedule is now available. You can find it at ai-kon.org, or better yet in the Guidebook App which is also available now! See the link in our bio for instructions on how to preload our digital guidebook.10 Jul 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcgjsm6ck2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mq3njdvohc2sOne week left to pre-register for all tournaments! [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jul 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3njdvohc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mpykm5aqbk2pWe’ve previewed one of our 18 available tournament prize bundles for this year, but if that didn’t move you then how about—wait a second, something is off here… Are we sure this is right? This one may be a little funky, but we promise it’s still good! Probably!06 Jul 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpykm5aqbk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mpw4bpm37s2dFeeling lucky? We’ll be the judge of that. Ai-Kon is partnering with Artifact Alley to give YOU the chance to win a Pokémon Chaos Rising ETB, Lulu the Piggy plush, and a mystery Pokémon TCG pack hit. See the link in our bio for more information.05 Jul 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpw4bpm37s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mpvxwomco22pFor all those performances that might be a little too spicy for the daytime crowd, Ai-Kon presents our inaugural After Dark 18+ Dance Showcase. It all starts Friday, July 17 at 8:30 p.m. in Main Programming. Bring some water and a fan—you’re gonna need it!05 Jul 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpvxwomco22phttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mpren4zun222Our Cosplay team has put together a PSA full of tips to help you win Best in Show! Don’t forget: You can register online for the Cosplay contest on our website! Online registration is open now until July 16th at 6pm. On-site registration will be available during the con.03 Jul 2026 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpren4zun222https://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mplyi6ugkc2vPre-registrations for all tournaments are live now! Register here: https://ai-kon.org/programming/video-gaming/01 Jul 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplyi6ugkc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mpjhdbeoss2kThe dream team is coming to Ai-Kon! Alejandro Saab and Hayden Daviau are joining us at this year’s summer convention. Make sure you grab your tickets to meet this power couple at ai-kon.org!30 Jun 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjhdbeoss2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mph6ivzais2sWhether it’s school idols, virtual idols, or horse idols, Ai-Kon’s 2026 J-Pop Dance Showcase has a myriad of performances that are sure to blow your mind and maybe usurp your kamioshi…?! Catch the show in Main Programming, 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18.29 Jun 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mph6ivzais2shttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mpgwvsyqlk2uHope you enjoyed guessing the Pokémon that make up our first tournament pride bundle, the Incubator Bundle! There will be 18 different prize bundles for our tournaments, and the top 3 finishers in every tournament get to choose one. See our website for more details!29 Jun 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgwvsyqlk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mpbxcb3i3c2cAVAILABLE NOW! https://tableagent.com/restaurant/ai-kon-maid-cafe/event/282066/drag-brunch/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Jun 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbxcb3i3c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mpbworwplk2zMaid Cafe tickets are on sale now! Check out the link in our bio to purchase tickets and reserve your spot! [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Jun 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbworwplk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mp7r4awl4k26With only a few weeks left until Ai-Kon 2026, the Cosplay department is back with another PSA! We at Ai-Kon hope that everyone has a safe convention. This PSA will cover important safety tips, as well as general top tips for an enjoyable convention.26 Jun 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7r4awl4k26https://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mp2r6i5duc2fOur Cosplay Department is back to deliver another Ai-Kon PSA to you! This time, it’s all about lines and lingering in The Marketplace. To have the best experience, we ask that you follow these helpful tips. Thanks for watching!24 Jun 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2r6i5duc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3moxqrnntzk2cWant to show off your cosplay plans for this year’s convention? Look no further than the Ai-Kon’s 2026 Cosplay Line Up Templates! You can use these to share your cosplans with the world — and don’t forget to tag us, so we can see them too! https://ai-kon.org/programming/cosplay/cosplay-lineup-template/23 Jun 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxqrnntzk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3movv5rqhxk2cWe are proud to announce the return of the Ai-Kon Drag Extravaganza: The FOURTH Act, Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. in Main Programming. It’ll be a show packed with pure excellence and Drag artistry of the highest calibre, so you won't want to miss it. Don’t forget your cash tips!22 Jun 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3movv5rqhxk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3movgyj6wqc2vWho’s your bias? This year’s K-Pop Dance Showcase is larger than ever, with a myriad of performers ready to blow the roof off of Ai-Kon. Charge those lightstick batteries because you won’t want to miss the show on Saturday, July 18, at 12 p.m. in Main Programming!22 Jun 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3movgyj6wqc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3movgb2mlt222This year at Ai-Kon, there will be 18 different prize bundles for our tournaments. The top 3 finishers in every tournament will have their pick of the bunch! Today, check out our sneak peek at the Incubator Bundle!22 Jun 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3movgb2mlt222https://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3moqvlbx4uc2kAi-Kon is LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY! 🤯 It's going to be a helluva good time as we welcome a Hazbin Hotel trio for Ai-Kon weekend! Don’t miss the Hazbin Hotel Cast Panel Saturday, July 18th, at 4PM, in Main Programming 🔥 Get your tickets here: https://www.tix123.com/tickets/?code=AIKON2620 Jun 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3moqvlbx4uc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3moq55jbycs27Start your day off right with a hearty serve—for the first time ever, Ai-Kon is hosting our very first Drag Brunch! Get your fill Sunday, July 19 at 11 a.m. in the Pan Am Room. All ages welcome. Tickets are $50 each, food included with ticket.20 Jun 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3moq55jbycs27https://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3monx5zb3hs2rMaid Cafe tickets go on sale on June 27 at 12pm CST! This year, we’ll have both Friday and Saturday seatings. Our fan-favourite 18+ event, MONSTER HOSPITAL, also returns with a freaky funhouse twist! For more information, check out the Maid Cafe page on the Ai-Kon website.19 Jun 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3monx5zb3hs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3mom7zelfos2oAi-Kon is proud to announce our first tournament for 2026, Taiko Drum Master: Rhythm Festival!* 🥁 📅 Friday, July 17th | 🕑 4:00PM - 6:00PM Pre-Registration opens July 1st, 2026. Check the link in our bio for more information. Important note in replies! 👇19 Jun 2026 01:48 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mom7zelfos2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3molce4aois2mNew to Ai-Kon this year: late night Jackbox! Join us in the Gamers’ Lounge Tournament Area from 10:30pm to 2am on Saturday, July 18th to join in on some friendly 18+ fun! Visit our website for more information on rules and which games will be available.18 Jun 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3molce4aois2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aikonwinnipeg.bsky.social/post/3moja3gpklk2eAnother Ai-Kon PSA coming your way! This time, we’re covering photography and lost items. With these tips, you’ll be convention ready in no time. Thank you for watching, and see you at Ai-Kon17 Jun 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:pgu3meiahlt6bqo7ropsomec/app.bsky.feed.post/3moja3gpklk2e