Programming

The Sakura-Con ratings system provides an informal unified guide to age ratings for both live events and video programming. 

Each year Sakura-con hosts a variety of contests. We accept a wide range of participants, from first time artists to professionals, as long as you're a registered member.

In its humble beginning, Sakura-Con was a small group of fans coming together to share ideas in a local anime store. Fan panels continue the tradition of making friends and cover a wide range of topics.

Come one come all as night falls and the stars come out to play. And so do those steeped in night. The magic and the mystery that night brings causes those to dress in their finest wear and dance away. From stars to the twinkling lights of the city, from the fae to those who still believe. Let them all dance away in a midnight reverie. Please join Sakura-Con as we present ‘Midnight Reverie’, the Masquerade Ball. For the first time, we present a gothic themed ball. We encourage you to wear your best and darkest attire. We look forward to seeing you on Friday evening. The Masquerade Ball is a family-friendly, formal, social dance. Be sure to dress to impress!

Sakura-Con Cosplay Chess Rules Eligibility: Cosplay Chess: Saturday Main and Sunday Improv This event is open to all registered convention attendees. You must have a valid Sakura-Con badge for the day of the pre-meet and match in order to participate. Cosplay...

The Sakura-Con Manga Library is available 24/7 throughout the con. There are library staffers on duty to check your bags, help you find great manga, and answer questions.

The Wired Rooms are a unique feature of Sakura-Con! We are pleased to provide the largest free gaming suite of any anime convention on the west coast.

Updates for Sakura-Con 2022 are coming soon!

Some of the coolest, most unique and collectible anime goods at Sakura-Con aren't found in the dealer's hall. You never know what sort of treasures you'll find at the annual Charity Auction.

2022 Dance Party to be announced soon!