What vendors should know.
Otakuthon is Montreal's bilingual anime convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, gaming, and community.
Concert tickets for Konomi Suzuki are priced at $30.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
Venue
The convention takes place at Palais des congrès de Montréal, which features the Place des artistes for artists to showcase and sell their unique works, and the Place marchande for vendors offering a variety of anime-related merchandise.
Applications
Regular artist table applications are open until May 5, 2026, at 21:00.
What's happening.
Vendor Hall
The vendor hall includes thousands of unique items such as anime, manga, cosplay accessories, and more, with constant merchandise renewal throughout the festival.
Artist Alley
The Place des artistes hosts both amateur and professional artists presenting and selling their original works, including illustrations and crafts.
Tickets
Concert tickets for Konomi Suzuki are priced at $30.
Music & Concerts
Konomi Suzuki performs a concert on August 8, 2026, at 13:00 in room 210.
Who's showing up.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Konomi Suzuki
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! · Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World · KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- TBAEventKaraoke Sessions
Free karaoke sessions at the cosplay café with a wide selection of J-Pop, K-Pop, and anime theme songs.
Cosplay Café - TBAContestInteractive Games
Participate in interactive games to test your luck, knowledge, and physical abilities for a chance to win Yens Otaku.
Interactive Game Room - TBAScreeningAnime Screenings
Watch a selection of popular and obscure anime titles in original Japanese with subtitles or dubbed in English.
Screening Rooms - TBAEventVIDE Experience
An immersive experience showcasing the world of VTubing with panels, workshops, and live concerts.
OASIS Immersion - TBAWorkshopArt Workshops
Participate in various art workshops led by professionals to gain hands-on experience.
- TBAEventMartial Arts Demonstrations
Watch demonstrations of martial arts by professionals during the festival.
- TBAPanelPanel Discussions
Attend panels on various topics related to anime, video games, cosplay, and more.
Vending at Otakuthon?
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