Niji Festival “NijiFest,” a queer-focused anime convention, is coming to Anaheim next year! For its second year, it’s going to be bigger, better, and gayer than before.
NijiFest will be held at the Hotel Fera on May 15-17, 2026. The convention will have a special curated LGBTQ+ artist alley, as well as voice actors and special guests. Community-driven panels and special events will highlight and celebrate queer creators and fans.
Plan your trip
Purchase early bird presale tickets for NijiFest here. Prices go up in February.
The convention has a room block. Continue the party all weekend long by staying at the Hotel Fera for as little as $159 a night.
Want to be part of the convention? NijiFest is accepting applications for vendors, volunteers, panel submissions, special guests, cosplay events, and many more!
NijiFest will announce guests closer to the event. Visit their website for all information or to join in on the fun!
About NijiFest
NijiFest is a queer media and community-focused anime convention in Southern California. The convention describes itself as the following:
NijiFest was born from a group of friends yapping on the internet about their boy’s love (BL) pairings across anime. These conversations erupted into a desire to gather with other fans of queer media, including fan fiction, in person. The result: NijiFest.
Its first event happened in May 2025. NijiFest’s one-day convention was well received, and the community asked for more time together, along with bigger gatherings. NijiFest 2026 will be bigger, better, and gayer.
Keep an eye on their social media for more updates!
Instagram: @nijifestival
TikTok: @nijifestival
X (Formerly Twitter): @nijifestival
Bluesky: @nijifestival.bsky.social
