Animate Columbus

🚀 Columbus, the fandom fun isn’t over yet… we’ll see you in December! 🌌✨

Thank you for making Animate! Columbus an unforgettable weekend filled with amazing cosplay, incredible guests, epic panels, and memories across the galaxy. 💙

The adventure continues at GalaxyCon Columbus! Get ready for even more celebrities, voice actors, artists, creators, cosplay, gaming, events, and surprises coming your way! ⭐️

Join us back at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on December 4-6, 2026, for another 3-day Festival of Fandom! 🎟️ https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus-tickets

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⭐️ Fantasy Super Cosplay Wrestling is bringing the chaos to Animate! Columbus! ⭐️

Witness cosplay carnage as FSCW superstars battle it out in the wrestling ring for a chance at glory and gold! 🤼✨

Watch hard-hitting, high-flying wrestling collide with the worlds of comics, anime, movies, and video games as legendary heroes and villains face off in an epic showdown! 🌌

From powerhouse brawls to over-the-top cosplay spectacle, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!

🔥 Catch the action:
📅 SUNDAY, JUNE 14
🕒 5:00 PM
📍 Hall C (FSCW Arena)

⚠️ Get there early because things are about to get wild!

Animate! Columbus is happening NOW! 🎟️ Join us at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for the second day of a 3-day Festival of Fandom! https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-tickets

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🎭✨ END ANIMATE! COLUMBUS WITH A SHOW-STOPPING SPECTACLE! ✨🎭

The Masquerade Performance Costume Contest closes out Animate! Columbus with an unforgettable celebration of cosplay, creativity, and performance! From jaw-dropping costumes and dramatic reveals to comedy, choreography, and full-on theatrical moments, competitors will take the Main Stage for a chance to wow the crowd! 🌟🔥

📍 Main Stage
🕓 Sunday, June 14 | 4:00 PM

Whether you’re stepping into the spotlight or cheering from the crowd, this fan-favorite event is the perfect grand finale to an incredible weekend of anime, cosplay, and fandom. 🏆✨

Join us TODAY at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for the final day of Animate! Columbus! 🎟️ https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-tickets

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🎉 SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS AT ANIMATE! COLUMBUS! 🎉

Animate! Columbus is in full swing, and Sunday is bringing even MORE magic, mayhem, music, and unforgettable fandom moments! 👀✨

⭐️ TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS ⭐️
🧞 Aladdin Q&A w/ Jonathan Freeman & Linda Larkin
🎮 The Price Is Wrong: Anime Edition
🌊 Janet Varney Q&A
🎶 Hazbin Hotel Sing-A-Long
🤼 FSCW Fandom Feud
🔥 The Roast of Anime
🌟 Kid's Costume Contest
🎭 Masquerade Performance Costume Contest
…AND THAT’S JUST THE START 👀

From iconic voice actors and hilarious game shows to cosplay competitions, sing-a-longs, shopping, and nonstop anime fun, something is happening around every corner all day long at Animate! Columbus 2026! 🚀

Check the full schedule here 👉 https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-schedule

✨🌙 Your favorite cartoons are getting a little… animated after dark. 🌙✨

Get ready for GalaxyCon After Dark: Cartoon Cabaret [18+] at Animate! Orlando!

💋 Step into a night of nostalgic, nerdy, and naughty burlesque performances inspired by the characters you know and love.

Featuring:
✨ Ginger Oh Snap
✨ Guns Ahimbo
✨ Betty Brash
✨ Sin Silva
✨ Chère Noble
✨ Lua Stardust
And more!

🗓️ TODAY Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:45 PM
📍 Mainstage

Join us at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for the 2nd day of a 3-day Festival of Fandom! 🎟️ https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-tickets

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🎮✨ Get ready to power up the party at the 8-Bit Bash! ✨🎮

Grab your glow gear, hit the dance floor, and level up your night with electrifying beats, retro vibes, and nonstop energy! 🕹️⚡

📅 TONIGHT
🕗 9:15 PM
📍 Senpai Stage

Join us at Animate! Columbus for a night of music, dancing, and 8-bit fun! 🎧💥 https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-tickets

Press START and let’s party! 🪩

🏆 TONIGHT, COSPLAY TAKES THE MAIN STAGE! ✨

The GalaxyCon Craftsmanship Costume Competition is finally here, and the best cosplayers of the weekend are ready to battle it out for over $2,500 in cash and prizes! 💥

From jaw-dropping builds to unbelievable detail work, this is THE cosplay event you do not want to miss.

Whether you’re competing, cheering on your favorites, or just looking to be inspired, get ready for an evening packed with creativity, craftsmanship, and fandom magic. 🎭⚔️

📍 Main Stage
🕗 Tonight at 8:15 PM

Join us at the Greater Columbus Convention Center TODAY, for day 2 of a 3-day Festival of Fandom! Get your tickets today! 🎟️ https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-tickets

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Columbus is about to get a whole lot more FABULOUS! 🌈✨

Slay your Saturday with Animate!'s fabulous drag show, where the performers serve looks, laughs, and legendary lip-syncs! Whether you’re here for the glamour or the giggles, our performers guarantee a drag experience you’ll be gagging over - so sn**ch your seats before they sashay away! (MA Suggested)

🗓️ Saturday, June 13th
⏰ 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Social Club

💋 Clinica Deprecious - Host
✨ Riley Poppyseed
💄 Calli Coquette
🔥 Hunty D'Monroe
🎭 The Girl Named Jack

Upgrade your experience with one of our VIP packages for $15!
Includes:
✨ First wave seating
✨ Pin
✨ Badge
✨ Poster
And more!

🎟️ Snag your VIP package here: https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-special-events

General Admission seating to this event is included with Animate! entry pending availability. Show details are subject to change. Upgrade your experience with one of our Special Event packages!

Join us at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on June 12-14, 2026, for a 3-day Festival of Fandom! 🎟️ https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-columbus-tickets

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