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Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con
Saturday, 19 September 2026 – Sunday, 20 September 2026
Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom · by Animeleague
- Date
- 19 – 20 Sept 2026
- Place
- Birmingham
- Tickets
- 3
- Exhibitors
- 0
Programme
Timetable
Saturday 19 September
31Arrietty
Anime Screening
Enjoy Arrietty on the big screen with fellow fans.
MiuoniVT Performance
Main Stage
Live performance - come along, cheer, and enjoy the show.
AMV Chillout
Second Stage
Chillout slot - relax, meet friends, and plan your next activity.
Signups
Tabletop Gaming
Sign up at the tabletop area for today's tournaments and sessions.
Sign Ups
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Voice Actor Q&A
Main Stage
Guest Q&A - ask questions and hear stories from the guests.
Mystery Tournament
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Dragonball Z
Anime Screening
Enjoy Dragonball Z on the big screen with fellow fans.
Anime Debate: Best Hero vs Best Villain
Main Stage
Friendly debate session where the audience argues the big anime questions.
VR Music Workshop w/ SYNTHONIE
Second Stage
Live performance - come along, cheer, and enjoy the show.
Smash Bros Ultimate
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Pokémon: Secrets of the Jungle
Anime Screening
Enjoy Pokémon: Secrets of the Jungle on the big screen with fellow fans.
Lip Sync Battle
Main Stage
Bring the drama - perform a lip sync and hype the crowd.
Cosplay Posing Workshop
Second Stage
Learn simple posing tips for cosplay photos, stage moments, and confidence at the con.
Pokémon
Tabletop Gaming
Bring your deck and join in for Pokemon battles and casual play.
Minecraft Creative
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
SYNTHONIE Performance
Main Stage
Live performance - come along, cheer, and enjoy the show.
Anime Trivia Showdown
Second Stage
Audience trivia session with questions across anime, games, and fandom.
Magic: The Gathering
Tabletop Gaming
Commander pods and casual Magic play - bring a deck and jump in.
Mario Kart
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Naruto
Anime Screening
Enjoy Naruto on the big screen with fellow fans.
Big Geek Raffle
Main Stage
Big Geek Raffle - grab tickets earlier and see if you win prizes!
Manga Drawing Workshop
Second Stage
Beginner-friendly drawing session for manga faces, expressions, and quick character ideas.
Yu-Gi-Oh
Tabletop Gaming
Bring your deck and duel - all skill levels welcome.
Free Play
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Cosplay Masquerade
Main Stage
Cosplay showcase on stage - all costumes welcome. Sign up earlier if required.
Convention Meetups & Icebreakers
Second Stage
A friendly social session to meet other fans, find groups, and make new con friends.
Werewolf
Tabletop Gaming
Join a social deduction game of Werewolf - bluff, debate, and survive the night.
Big Geek Quiz
Main Stage
Test your anime/gaming knowledge in a fast, fun quiz.
Karaoke Party!
Main Stage
Grab the mic and sing your favourites - solo or with friends.
Glowstick Party! (DJ Manimal)
Main Stage
Glowstick party to close out the night - big tunes and high energy.
Sunday 20 September
27My Neighbour Totoro
Anime Screening
Enjoy My Neighbour Totoro on the big screen with fellow fans.
Anime Bingo
Main Stage
Play along, mark your card, and see if you can call bingo.
AMV Chillout
Second Stage
Chillout slot - relax, meet friends, and plan your next activity.
Signups
Tabletop Gaming
Sign up at the tabletop area for today's tournaments and sessions.
Sign Ups
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Voice Actor Q&A
Main Stage
Guest Q&A - ask questions and hear stories from the guests.
K-Pop Random Dance
Second Stage
Join in for a K-pop dance session - beginners welcome.
Mystery Tournament
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
My Hero Academia
Anime Screening
Enjoy My Hero Academia on the big screen with fellow fans.
Cosplay Repair & Prop Fixes
Second Stage
Quick tips and practical advice for fixing costumes and props during a busy con day.
Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Tournament
Tabletop Gaming
Bring your deck and duel - all skill levels welcome.
Smash Bros Ultimate
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Psycho Pass
Anime Screening
Enjoy Psycho Pass on the big screen with fellow fans.
Talent Show
Main Stage
Showcase your skills on stage - cheer on the performers.
Artist Alley 101
Second Stage
Creative panel on prints, commissions, merch ideas, and artist alley basics.
D&D
Tabletop Gaming
Join a Dungeons & Dragons session - ask at the tabletop area for details and availability.
Minecraft
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Guess That Soundtrack
Main Stage
Audience game - guess the soundtrack and see how many you can get right.
Who's That Pokemon!
Second Stage
Audience game - test your Pokemon knowledge and guess the character.
Mario Kart
Video Gaming
Come enter for a chance to win a 30 pound gift-voucher to a future event! Make sure to signup 30minutes before the event starts at the VG signup desk.
Pokémon
Anime Screening
Enjoy Pokémon on the big screen with fellow fans.
Big Geek Raffle
Main Stage
Big Geek Raffle - grab tickets earlier and see if you win prizes!
Anime Debate: Best Opening Theme
Second Stage
Friendly debate session where the audience argues the big anime questions.
Cosplay Masquerade
Main Stage
Cosplay showcase on stage - all costumes welcome. Sign up earlier if required.
J-Fashion & Idol Fan Panel
Second Stage
A beginner-friendly look at J-fashion styles, outfit building, and convention wear.
Pokémon
Tabletop Gaming
Bring your deck and join in for Pokemon battles and casual play.
Partyoke!
Main Stage
Grab the mic and sing your favourites - solo or with friends.