Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre
Tickets from: $9
SideQuest is a new one-day pop culture convention launching in 2026. The event will celebrate comics, cosplay, gaming, film, television, anime, sci-fi, fantasy and creative fandom culture, while showcasing local makers, independent artists and small businesses. Designed to bring together families, young people, the young at heart, and pop‑culture fans from Cardinia Shire and neighbouring areas.
Enjoy a variety of activities and participation modes, from trying out your hand in interactive gaming sessions to exploring the event’s artist ally, which will showcase everyone from Comic artists to costume creators and so much more!
Program features:
Star Wars Cosplay, 501st Knightfall Garrison
Video Game Parties, interactive VR
Collectors Space, Card Games
Pakenham Library, Anime and Manga
Interactive games
Workshops
Feature film screening
Full program with event times will be accounced closer to the date.
Duration: Day Event
Age: All Ages
Event description: Special Event, Expo
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