Event Info
Kaiga Convention Perth 2023
Thanks for coming - see you next year!
Kaiga Convention also known as "KaiCon" returns for it's third year, experience the ultimate celebration of all things anime, pop culture, cosplay, and gaming! this spectacular event has evolved into a thriving and inclusive gathering.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with artists, exhibitors, gaming, immersive activities, thrilling panels, cosplay, and a vibrant community of like-minded fans.
If you've never been to a convention, now is the perfect time to dive in as we are also very welcoming to new-comers and casual attendees. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunityโsecure your tickets today!
E๏ปฟvery Ticketholder gets these amazing Freebies!
โญ Event Magazine - functions as a guide and also a memorable souvenir to keep ~
โญ Commemorative Button to collect!
(sold out!) ย P๏ปฟlus for the first 1500 ticket sales
โญ A KaiCon Ita Bag!ย
WHEN
Opening Night Friday 3rd of November: 4pm - 8pm (Ceremony from 6:30pm)
S๏ปฟaturday 4th of November: 10am - 5pm (Premium Entry from 9:30am)
S๏ปฟunday 5th of November 10am - 5pm (Premium Entry from 9:30am)
WHERE
P๏ปฟerth Convention & Exhibition Center: Pavilion 1 + 2
Registration is located in the Foyer outside of Pavilion 3!
BUY TICKETS IN PERSON / COLLECT YOUR WRISTBAND!
Get in early and buy your ticket or redeem your QR code to skip the registration queue on the day - line up directly at the door instead! You can do this at Plaza Arcade in the Perth CBD at Three Morrigna! You can also pick up your FREE ITA BAG if eligible!
MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS
Artist Alley (Nearly 200 talented creators!)
Exhibitors, both local and interstate
Entertainment on Stage
Kaiga Cosplay Tournament
Cosplay Parade
Panels
Photobooth by CKImagery
Idol Booths
Anime Screening
Games Area & Arcade
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Cosplay Bingo
Sticker Passport
Drawing Contest
Origami Workshop
Colouring In (Quiet Room Activity)
Get a reading done by Three Morrigna
Play / Trade TCG in designated area!
DnD sessions by Swan Con WA
Board Games and Tabletop
Maid Cafรฉ
Gaming Tournaments
Challenge your friends and others at Smash Bros and Pokemon !Play Gacha at Oh My Gacha
Spectate and buy Bonsai from the Bonsai Society of WA
Garfield Shrine: Cat Haven Collab!
Have some delicious food
Relax at the 18+ Bar
Console Gaming
Follow us on social media for more announcements!
HELPFUL PLACES
Redeem your tickets at Registration Desk in the Foyer
Community Table - Free advertising space for local businesses! (in Foyer)
Quiet room
First Aid
Cosplay repair station
Help Desk (in Foyer)
Cosplay Checkpoint (in Foyer)
Relaxation Area with lounge
Phone Recharge Station
WANT TO GET A COSTUME IN TIME FOR THE EVENT?
Cosplaying and dressing up as your favourite characters is a great way to get involved and have fun at conventions! It is not required that you wear a costume, but we do encourage it if you can!
You can forget about shipping a costume! Our official cosplay supplier, Hurly Burly, is located on Barrack Street in the Perth CBD! Visit here for wigs, contact lenses, and full costumes, they are happy to help you complete your convention look!
A๏ปฟs an added bonus, receive 15% off when shopping in store & online: use code "KAICON"
H๏ปฟurly Burly
141 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000 | Website | Instagram | TikTok
Introducing ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ค๐ก๐๐ฎ, a digital artist based in Perth WA that illustrates comics about life, pride, mental health and the journey of being an artist.
They also can be found drawing their own original characters and completing commissions for other people. If that isn't enough, you can't help but falling in love with their fanart too! You may have seen their wonderful art already, as Magic had completed Kaiga Convention's updated mascot reference sheet.
๐๐ค๐ช ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ก๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ค: Finding Magic in KaiCon's Artist Alley at table 151, their panel on Sunday 5th of November and enjoy the colouring pages Magic has designed in our Quiet Room!ย
Introducing ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ช๐ฅ, a beloved local artist renowned for her cute and silly creations. Witchsyrup focuses on original characters and fan art, as well as making relatable content that captures the hearts of fans. Her nostalgic pieces are brimming with charm, consistently evoking smiles and warm feelings among all who encounter them.
๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฌ๐จ: Witchsyrup will be joining us in Kaiga Convention's Artist Alley this year, and will also be designing our set of 12 Stickers, ready to be collected for our Sticker Passport activity!
๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ง๐ช๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ช๐ต๐ค๐ฉ๐ด๐บ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ข๐ต ๐๐ข๐ช๐๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐บ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ, ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ค๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ด๐ช๐จ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, previously announced Guest Artist, Pastel Paws, can no longer join us at KaiCon 2023
Be sure to follow them online and give them lots of love and support!
Getting there
DRIVING
Secure parking managed by the City of Perth is available and conveniently located beneath PCEC, accessible via three lifts providing direct building access.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Positioned adjacent to the Swan River, Elizabeth Quay train station and bus port or 10 minutes to Perth Underground train station. Perth has a free bus service that operates around the CBD.
Taxi + Rideshare: The main drop off and pick up location is via the Plaza entry adjacent to the Adina Apartment Hotel Perth and provides direct access to Level 1, if you enter the doors and turn left you will find Pavilion 1 and 2.
Walking: The main pedestrian entrance is a short walk from St Georges Terrace or the bus port via Mill St, the connecting walkways. Arriving on Level 2.
Parking: City of Perth Convention Centre Car Park, Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Access: via Mill St, Mounts Bay Rd, or the Riverside Dv off-ramp from Mitchell Freeway.
Payment: cash, credit card, or City of Perth Parking Card Centre access: direct access to PCEC during opening hours via central foyer lift and staircases
Contact: 1300 889 613
For further information on City of Perth parking visit: www.cityofperthparking.com.au
To reserve parking at Westralia Square, please visit: Secure Parking.
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