Main Events 2024

☆ Events feature Local Legends
☼ Events run by PCAC Staff

Day Zero Events

Opening Ceremonies Dance Party hosted by Rolind the Traveler
9pm-12am, Eden Vale Ballroom

Kickoff the con by dancing to your favorite anime, gaming, and famous internet memes. The lights will stay on and no strobing effects will be used during the first hour so attendees with sensory issues can dance too!

AniSlay: An Anime Themed Drag Show hosted by The Vampire LeSlut
9pm-10pm, Cambridge Room

Introducing AniSlay, PopCult Anime Con’s first ever live drag show! Get ready to be immersed in a drag send-up of all your favorite Japanese media. See characters come to life like never before in a variety of drag styles from local New England talent, including Shean King, Lulu Levity, Kiera Knox and more!

Saturday Main Events

Youth Padawan Training hosted by Saber Guild: Chandrila Temple
11:00 AM, Eden Vale Ballroom

Saber Guild Padawan Training is geared towards younglings who are ready to start their Jedi training (recommended for ages 5-12.) Each trainee will be shown the basics of using the Force and how to handle a lightsaber from a true Jedi Master. Sessions run roughly 30 minutes, and younglings who complete the training will be awarded the rank of Padawan. Space is limited, so stop by the Star Wars Costuming Club’s table in the Eden Vale Lobby to reserve your spot.

Cosplay DeathMatch hosted by PopCult Gameshows
1:00 PM, Eden Vale Ballroom

32 cosplayers battle it out but only one can be the PCAC23 Cosplay Death Match winner. How do they do it? By getting cheered on by the audience!!! Will we see Sonic vs Mario? Chainsaw Man vs Hazbin Hotel?? Pokemon vs Five Nights at Freddy’s??? Who knows!

Teen/Adult Lightsaber Choreography hosted by Saber Guild: Chandrila Temple
3:30 PM, Eden Vale Ballroom

Want to learn to wield a lightsaber like a Jedi (or Sith?) Join Saber Guild: Chandrila Temple for an introductory teen/adult lightsaber training class for ages 13 and up. Learn how to safely wield a lightsaber and “use the Force” convincingly. Then we’ll help develop your own simple choreographed scene with a partner! Space is limited, so stop by the Star Wars Costuming Club’s table in the Eden Vale Lobby to reserve your spot.

Cosplay Masquerade hosted by The Nerd’s Magician
6:00 PM, Eden Vale Ballroom

Talented cosplayers show off their latest creations, like models on a runway or in short skit performances. Local Legend The Nerd’s Magician will be emceeing the event as well as putting on a magic show during the judges’ intermission! The best of the best in Craftsmanship, Performance and Show will be awarded at the end of the event.

Whose Anime is it Anyway? (18+) hosted by PopCult Gameshows
8:30 PM, Eden Vale Ballroom

Good evening everybody and welcome to Whose Anime Is It Anyway? where everything is made up and the points don’t matter. This is an 18+ event as unscripted jokes often get dirty!

Cosplay Dating Game (18+) hosted by PopCult Gameshows
10:00 PM, Eden Vale Ballroom

The classic game where one contestant asks questions to three potential suitors competing for a romantic date night. This version puts a spin on things with cosplayers acting in character during the game! This event is 18+ which means the game can get spicy. 🔥

Pajama Dance Party hosted by Rolind the Traveler
12:00 AM, Eden Vale Lobby

When the panels are over and events closed for the night… Rolind the Traveler will be waiting in the Eden Vale lobby for any night owls who just don’t want PopCult to stop. Whether you’re fresh from the 18+ Dating Game or just coming from your room in PJ’s, you’re sure to sleep soundly after shaking what’s left of your energy here!

Sunday Main Events

Lip Sync Battle hosted by PopCult Gameshows
10:00 AM, Eden Vale Ballroom

Back by popular demand! Cheer on contestants as they go head to head, dancing and “singing” to earn the audience’s favor. The lip-singer with the best performance (according to you!) goes on to the next round.

Idol Festival By Susume Paradise
1:00 PM, Eden Vale Ballroom

Welcome to the 6th Annual PopCult Anime Idol Festival hosted by Susume Paradise! ♫ Watch as Idols from all over New England perform highly choreographed dance routines just for you! This high-energy exhibition aims to bring together one of the most up-and-coming styles of fandom expression with an audience full of spirit and positivity. Don’t forget your LED glow sticks!

Geek Tag Sale hosted by BLACKSTONE
2:00 PM, Eden Vale C (Registration)

Sell your unwanted geeky goods, or come to buy used geeky goods! Table space is free, first-come first-served. Setup starts at 1:00 PM!

Closing Ceremonies Dance Party hosted by Rolind the Traveler
4:00 PM, Eden Vale Ballroom

If your con Rocked and you don’t want it to end, Roll in to our Closing Ceremonies Dance. Make memories and new friends while dancing to your favorite anime, gaming and popular music. The lights will stay on and no strobing effects will be used during the first hour so attendees with sensory issues can dance too.

What Are People Saying About PopCult Anime Con?

One of my Favorite Cons!

December 1, 2024

This con has come such a long way from its early days, it’s so based in community and brining joy and uplifting to its attendees. Every staff member I interact with is always so helpful, the offerings of panels and events during the con is so accessible and fun. It’s basically everything you’d want from a small community con in a growing atmosphere. Couldn’t recommend it more! Give it a try!

Bee

PopCult was the convention that made me love conventions!

December 1, 2024

I used to dislike conventions, but PopCult was my first anime convention back in 2022 (I went for a friends birthday), and the kind staff and fun events made me absolutely love conventions instead! The attendees are always so kind, and there’s always something fresh and exciting to do there each year! I plan to come back for many, many years!

Grace

one of my top fav cons!

January 12, 2025

This is the best convention for beginners! I started going in 2022 and will continue every year! The people and staff are always so sweet and like a huge family

Akira

An amazing convention with wonderful staff and friends

December 11, 2024

I personally love these smaller conventions, and with it being my first time at Popcult, it had such a great atmosphere to it. I was lucky enough to be the MC for the masquerade, and getting to work with the stage and tech staff was a great experience. The staff is great to be around, and it’s actually very easy to make friends at the con, and you will probably see them at other cons as well. Go for the entire weekend of a great end of summer convention!

Ryan