Otafest 2025

Love Idols? Want to dance along to some of your favourite dances? Come to Idol Random Dance to get your groove on and show your stuff!

Vocaloid, Project Sekai, Ensemble Stars, Project Diva, & Love Live! Young and old, veterans and newbies, join us in dancing to some of our favourite vocaloid and rhythm game hits!

Check in here if you are participating in the Idol Festival Contest.

Welcome to Otafest! Get ready to see what's in store this year as we kick off this amazing event. You'll get a greeting from this year's special guests, find out a bit more about our charity of the year, and get the inside scoop on all the must-see events happening throughout the weekend.

The 404s are on hand for their biggest, most random comedy adventure! Inspired by TTRPG games mixed with fantasy anime inspirations, a band of heroes will be formed in a fantasy world of YOUR creation, on a quest for comedy gold - and it'll be your suggestions AND rolls of the dice that will determine success or failure!

Are you a fan of incredible vocal performances? Do you love watching talented singers compete for glory and recognition? The Ota Factor is where the community's best vocalists come together to showcase their skills and compete for top honours! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy amazing live music and support local performers who are ready to give their best performance and sing their hearts out.
Best of all, the qualified panel of judges aren't the only ones who get to choose the singer's fate! You also get to vote and give your favourite performer the Audience's Choice prize! So come and enjoy these brilliant performances from passionate singers that are sure to entertain and move you, as they compete for the glory of being recognized as the best.

Join The Booth Babes in an all ages show girl cosplay dance performance! Enjoy all of the glitz and glam of full cosplay and the glamour of the rhinestones, fans and boas of Show Girls.

Perform, cheer, and wota for some of your favourite Idol performers! Otafest's Idol Festival showcases a variety of Idol Dance groups year after year, from soloists to large groups and everything in between! Come join us this year for another Festival jam packed with high-energy performers, lots of cheering and best of all, glow sticks!

Yosakoi Soran Calgary is a vibrant and dynamic Japanese dance troupe founded by a group of passionate dancers who wanted to bring the energy and excitement of the Yosakoi Soran dance style to the local community, and has become a beloved fixture of the local arts and culture scene! Their performances are always a hit with audiences, who are captivated by the group's high-energy dance routines and colourful costumes!

SEPARATELY PURCHASED TICKET REQUIRED: https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca

For the more seasoned adventurers, we invite you to the Maid & Butler Tavern for an exclusive 1.5-hour event, where the fun is turned up to the next level! Rest between your quests and unwind with fellow travelers in this 18+ only gathering. Enjoy a hearty bento meal and decadent desserts as you hear tales of the road and share laughs with others who understand the true meaning of adventure. But be warned: there’s more than just food and drink. The Tavern holds special surprises, including a cheeky mix of adult humor and jests that only the boldest of adventurers will truly appreciate.

The highlight of the evening? A one-of-a-kind exclusive performance from the Maid & Butler troupe, with special guest appearances that will leave you spellbound. This is not just an event—it’s a gathering of kindred spirits.

So, gather your party, roll the dice, and prepare for an adventure like no other! The Otafest Maid & Butler Café and Tavern are waiting for you, brave adventurer. Will you answer the call?”

How do you get a con girlfriend? What anime should I watch this season? How do you hide a dead body? For the first time at Otafest, The 404s are here to help with any questions you may have! Bring your craziest questions to our panellists and get three hilariously different perspectives on what you should do. Disclaimer: Advice given from the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Advice panellists is meant for entertainment purposes only, and it's probably not the best idea to take advice from comedians in the first place...

Do you want to make the GREATEST Shonen Battle Arc of ALL TIME?? Come to this amazing story creation panel, hosted by Chadimus and Jakob Dawson, and make PEAK FICTION with everyone in the audience!

It's Otafest's very own drag show! Headlined by Canada's Drag Race runner-up: Aurora Matrix and featuring local performers Mx Jendr, Valerie Hunt & Dogiichow! We are so pleased that members of Calgary's diverse Drag community will be kicking off the party with some electric lip sync performances! Bring some 5's and don't forget to tip your favourite performer!

Come dance the night away at Otafest AMPLIFIED, featuring local legend: DJ Advanced Ratio!