Nadeshicon


Nadeshicon is a Japanese culture / anime convention held in April in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada at the Centre des congrès de Québec convention center since 2019, and initially at Université Laval in the Alphonse-Desjardins and Maurice-Pollack buildings from 2011 to 2018. The convention is run and organized by Club Animé Québec ', an extracurricular student association and nonprofit organization. It is recognized as one of the main Japanese cultural events in the city. Like most other anime conventions, Nadeshicon's events, attractions and activities include a Dealer's Room and an Artists Alley, anime screenings, panels and workshops, AMV contests, game shows, cosplay events, and video games stations. A part of the convention is also dedicated to cultural Japanese activities.
On August 18, 2023, the Administrative Council of Club Animé Québec has decided to cancel Nadeshicon's 2024 edition, citing severe understaffing for the convention's executive committee.
In March 2025, Nadeshicon made a strong and memorable return to the Quebec City Convention Centre for its **11th edition**, bringing fans together under the inspiring theme **Legendary Duos**. This edition celebrated iconic partnerships from anime, manga, games, and pop culture, highlighting the bonds, rivalries, and friendships that have left a lasting mark on our imaginations. With passionate attendees, creative cosplay, engaging panels, and unforgettable moments, the 2025 edition once again showcased the strength and heart of the Nadeshicon community.
Looking ahead, April 2026 will mark an exciting new chapter as Nadeshicon returns to the Quebec City Convention Centre for its **12th edition**, this time under the theme Music of Japan. This upcoming edition will put the spotlight on the powerful role music plays in Japanese culture, from anime soundtracks and video game compositions to J-pop, J-rock, traditional music, and beyond. Attendees can expect a vibrant celebration of sound, emotion, and creativity, all coming together to create an unforgettable convention experience.
In March 2025, Nadeshicon made a strong and memorable return to the Quebec City Convention Centre for its 11th edition, bringing fans together under the inspiring theme Legendary Duos. This edition celebrated iconic partnerships from anime, manga, games, and pop culture, highlighting the bonds, rivalries, and friendships that have left a lasting mark on our imaginations. With passionate attendees, creative cosplay, engaging panels, and unforgettable moments, the 2025 edition once again showcased the strength and heart of the Nadeshicon community.
Looking ahead, April 2026 will mark an exciting new chapter as Nadeshicon returns to the Quebec City Convention Centre for its 12th edition, this time under the theme Music of Japan'''. This upcoming edition will put the spotlight on the powerful role music plays in Japanese culture, from anime soundtracks and video game compositions to J-pop, J-rock, traditional music, and beyond. Attendees can expect a vibrant celebration of sound, emotion, and creativity, all coming together to create an unforgettable convention experience.
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Programming

Like most other anime conventions, Nadeshicon's events, attractions and activities include a Dealer's Room and an Artists Alley, anime screenings, panels and workshops, AMV contests, game shows, cosplay events, and video games stations. A part of the convention is also dedicated to Japanese cultural activities.
  • Art: a Dealer's Room and an Artists Alley
  • Cosplay events: Masquerade, Fashion Show, etc.
  • Gaming: Video games stations
  • Merchandise:
  • Music:
  • Panels and workshops:
  • Saturday Night Dance:
  • Video screenings: Anime music video|AMV
  • '''Other attractions:'''

History

Nadeshicon had its beginnings with a single day celebrating Japanese culture in April 2009, which included a sushi dinner, a Japanese teacher sharing her experiences while living in Japan, and Calligraphy demonstrations. This event was held at the CAQ located at Université Laval and was followed the following year by the first Nadeshicon festival.
In 2011, soon after CAQ became a non-profit organization, the festival was given its official name, Festival Nadeshicon, which mixes Popular Japanese Culture and Traditional Japanese culture.
In 2019, following continued growth in size, Nadeshicon moved to the larger Centre des congrès de Québec convention center near downtown, where it would share the venue with the city's comic book convention, the Quebec Comiccon.