Main Events
Check out WasabiCon NOLA’s key presentations for this year.
WasabiCon NOLA offers an abundance of programming throughout the weekend for a variety of interests. We typically post the complete schedule with all of our planned contests, competitions, panels, workshops and other entertainment. Listed here are some of the main events to be aware of when you attend this year’s convention.
Media guests who appear at WasabiCon participate in at least one Q&A (question and answer) session each day of the convention. Ask your favorite star about their experiences and listen to their stories about working in the industry.
Check the schedule for times/days.
What’s an anime convention without cosplay? Our annual cosplay contest returns with the opportunity for attendees to showcase their hard work on their cosplay for the audience and our judges.
SIGN-UP & PREJUDGING: 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Main Events (Waterbury Ballroom)
SETUP: 4:15 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Main Events (Waterbury Ballroom)
EVENT: 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Main Events (Waterbury Ballroom)
The Cosplay Lip Sync Battle is coming to WasabiCon NOLA for fans to showcase their energy and costumes on stage! Channel your inner pop star (or rock star… or country star… you get it, right?) while “performing” Milli Vanilli style in your chosen character costume.
SIGN-UP: 12:30 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Panels (Napoleon C1)
SETUP: 3:30 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Main Events (Waterbury Ballroom)
EVENT: 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Main Events (Waterbury Ballroom)
WasabiCon NOLA welcomes attendees to immerse themselves into the energy and excitement of Japanese Idol culture at our very own IdolFest! Whether you’re a long time wota or just looking for some great music with positive energy, these performances will have you standing, clapping, and waving your light sticks to the music!
EVENT: 11:30 AM on Sunday, May 12, 2024
LOCATION: Main Events (Waterbury Ballroom)
Separately Ticketed Event. Konnichiwa! Maid Café Mikkusu welcomes WasabiCon NOLA attendees to experience an actual Akihabara-inspired maid cafe presentation similar to the ones in Japan. These all-ages events include a cup of tea, a small dessert, a premium Maid Café Mikkusu lanyard, a Maid Café Mikkusu hard enamel pin, a kawaii meet and greet with the maids, a short stage performance, games, and other immersive elements!
EVENT: See cafe times!
Separately Ticketed Event. Presenting the official WasabiCon NOLA after party hosted by Purikura Panic! This anime themed night life event will feature live performances by New Orleans’ resident anime band, Purikura Panic! as well as the sweets themed Candy Mix Maids and DJ Te.Kun. With a cosplay contest, raffles, and various vendors you won’t want to miss out on this exciting evening. For more information, follow @PuriKuraPanic on Facebook and Instagram!
DATE: 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024
LOCATION: Howlin’ Wolf 907 South Peters New Orleans, LA 70130
