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General
AVCon 2026 will be July 4th and 5th 2026 at the Adelaide Showground across the Jubilee and Goyder Pavilions making this the biggest AVCon Anime and Gaming Festival ever!
The AVCon 2026 and AVCon After Dark 2026 schedules are available on our website here https://www.avcon.org.au/avcon-2026-schedule/
The AVCon 2026 maps, including detailed maps for exhibitors and artist alley, are available on our website here.
AVCon 2026 will be July 4th and 5th 2026 at the Adelaide Showground across the Jubilee and Goyder Pavilions making this the biggest AVCon Anime and Gaming Festival ever!
AVCon 2026 is themed Rhythm ☆ Revolution, celebrating J-Pop, Vocaloid, J-Rock, and Japanese rhythm games in full colour and sound.
Applications typically open several months before and close within the last 2 months of the Festival.
All open (and closed) opportunities for getting involved with the Festival are posted on our Get Involved page!
You can purchase your AVCon 2026 tickets at our official Humanitix ticketing portal available here! This is the only official seller of digital tickets!
Don’t forget to take advantage of our early bird ticket sales to save some money until February 2026!
You can also purchase our limited physical tickets for Saturday, Sunday and the Weekend from Shin Tokyo!
You can purchase your AVCon After Dark 2026 tickets at our official Humanitix ticketing portal available here! This is the only official seller of digital tickets!
Don’t forget to secure your AVCon 2026 ticket to get a discounted rate!
Limited leftover stock may be available at future AVCon community events. Check our website for details.
Families and Kids
Kids aged 12 and under can attend AVCon free with a valid accompanying ticket holder. We also offer concession rates across all day and weekend tickets, and AVCon is part of the official Companion Card program in South Australia.
Yes. AVCon includes Sprite’s Kids Zone, family activities, creative workshops, games, performances and reading activities designed for younger attendees.
Families can enjoy LEGO building, face painting, colouring, crafts, clay workshops, gaming, cosplay, performances and more.
Video Games
No. The Video Games Hall is included with your AVCon ticket. Free-roaming VR and standard arcade machines are also included. Prize redemption machines at the arcade cost per play, and that is the only area where additional cost applies.
All video game tournaments at AVCon 2026 are free to enter. To compete, you need a valid AVCon ticket for the day your tournament is scheduled.
Tournaments run in the console tournament area, with selected tournament finals held on the Video Games Stage. The Ultimate Gamer finals on Saturday afternoon are a highlight of the Video Games Stage programme.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Spots in popular tournaments can fill before the event begins, and registering in advance is the only reliable way to secure your place.
Pre-register for AVCon 2026 tournaments on Start.gg
If a tournament has not filled before the event, on the day sign-ups will be available. Ultimate Gamer (Saturday) and Casual Cup (Sunday) are on the day sign-ups only, with no pre-registration option for those two events. Do not rely on on the day sign-ups for other tournaments. If a game you want to enter is popular, pre-registering is the safer choice.
Yes. A valid AVCon ticket for the day the tournament runs is required for all events.
Yes. Console Freeplay, Retrospekt, Just Dance Grandstand, Johann Sebastian Joust, the Handheld Lounge, the Indie Games Room and the arcade area are all available without sign-ups or registration.
Ultimate Gamer is a multi-game challenge event that has been part of AVCon since 2003. Players face a variety of games across different genres in the qualifier round, with the best qualifiers advancing to a finals on the Video Games Stage for a cash prize. It is not a single-game tournament. Come ready to adapt. On the day sign-ups only.
Yes. There is a wide range of activities at different energy levels and paces. You do not need a competitive background or any particular gaming knowledge to enjoy the hall. Volunteers are present throughout to help if you are not sure where to start.
It can be, particularly near the stage, arcade area, Just Dance Grandstand and tournament spaces. If you are sensitive to noise, bring headphones, earplugs or any sensory supports that help you manage noise. Access Inn provides headphones and a quieter environment inside the hall, and stepping outside the Goyder Pavilion is always an option if you need a longer break.
If you are moving through the hall and noise becomes overwhelming:
- Take your time rather than trying to cover everything at once
- Step outside the hall or into a quieter section when you need to
- Visit Access Inn for a calmer space with sensory supports inside the hall
- Ask an AVCon volunteer for support or directions at any time
Yes. Laneways are kept clear and accessible throughout the hall. If you have a specific concern about navigation or access, speak to an AVCon volunteer.
Most of the hall remains open during After Dark on Saturday night, from 6:00pm to 12:00am. Free-roaming VR does not run during After Dark. The Video Games Stage runs 18+ programming during After Dark.
No. You are welcome to bring your own device, but it is not required. Jackbox games run on the projector across the weekend using your phone as a controller.
The hall has dim lighting throughout. If this affects you, take your time moving through the space and ask an AVCon volunteer for help with navigation if you need it.
About Team AVCon Incorporated
AVCon is run by Team AVCon Incorporated, a not-for-profit organisation made up of passionate volunteers who love anime, gaming, and pop culture. You can learn more about us and the history of AVCon over here!
We host and support community events, fundraisers, and smaller activities throughout the year to keep the spirit of AVCon alive all year round. If you want to check out what other events are currently planned or what events we will be making an appearance at, check out our page here!
We’re always looking for enthusiastic on the day and year-round volunteers. Opportunities are currently being advertised here!
While our on-the-day volunteer applications for 2026 will open soon – you can register your interest using this link! If you have any questions or want to learn more about potential staff opportunities, you can reach out to volunteer@avcon.org.au!
As a not-for-profit, all funds go back into running the Festival, supporting community events, and improving future AVCon experiences.
We pride ourselves as being transparent on the Festival’s finances and how funds are spent every year, especially as a registered not-for-profit charity. You can access our ACNC Financial Reports here for each event year!
AVCon is an independent Festival organised by Team AVCon Incorporated, though we often collaborate with community groups, local businesses, and cultural organisations.
If you are keen to learn about other events we partner with, check out the Friends of AVCon over here!
Community & Future Engagement
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Yes! We often run community events and participate in similar events around South Australia. Keep an eye out for announcements and on our Other Events page for the latest!
Absolutely. We welcome community feedback and suggestions. You can contact us via our website or social media.