ubc anime club presents
Pop-Up Hanami
2026
Date April 4, 2026
11:30am - 7:30pm
A one-day, cherry-blossom-themed anime convention event at the University of British Columbia, featuring a cafe, an artist alley, stage performances, games, raffles, and more!
Hanami Cafe
Sweet drinks and smooth jazz to relax from all the hustle and bustle~
Artist & Vendor Alley
Featuring never before seen merch from the hidden talents of our community artists.
Stage Performances
Dance performances, idol groups, bands, non-stop J-Pop, J-Rock, and Anime OPs for the whole day!
Schedule & Activities
Join our community hosted panels, workshops, and Hanami-inspired activities to cash in at our raffles and prizes!
Floorplans
Sponsorships
A massive thank you to our sponsors for their support. Please check them out!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Contact us at hanami.ubcani@gmail.com!
Pop-Up Hanami officially starts at 11:30am, and will end at 7:30pm. The cafe will run until sold out.
We recommend coming as early as possible to get your favourite drink at our Cafe and get the limited-run merch at the Artist & Vendor Alley!
Pop-Up Hanami will be held across the 2nd floor of the AMS Nest. Please first pick up your registration pass in the Lower Atrium (head down the stairs in front of Blue Chip) before heading to the main event!