Sheffield Anime & Gaming Con returns to voco Sheffield on 10 and 11 October with a programme that puts live performance and hands-on play alongside the convention staples. The current guest list includes cyberpunk music artist SYNTHONIE, DJ Manimal, VTuber and animator CynnVAL, band Going Live & Kicking, cosplay dance performer Shiro.chuu, dancer Tiger, speedrunner NickRPGreen, original Sonic the Hedgehog artist Duncan Gutteridge and cyber-pop performer LELE.
What to expect
SYNTHONIE brings cyberpunk live music and interactive VR music workshops, while the wider programme includes video gaming, retro games, tournaments, more than 100 board games, RPGs and TCG tournaments. Anime theatre, stage events, panels, cosplay activities, karaoke and parties are also advertised, alongside the Cosplay Masquerade, Lip Sync Battle, Talent Show, Anime Bingo and Big Geek Quiz.
Tickets and entry
The official ticket selector lists a weekend ticket at £30, Saturday at £22 and Sunday at £15. Early Bird adds £6 and includes entry from 10:00 plus five raffle tickets; VIP adds £15 and includes the Early Bird benefits, ten raffle tickets, a con badge, lanyard and tote bag. Standard entry is from 11:30. Children under 8 enter free, and under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Eventbrite lists the event headline as 11:00–22:00 and refunds up to seven days before the event. Check the official selector for the final basket total and current availability.
Venue and travel
voco Sheffield is at 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JE. Walking directions from Sheffield Station and coach/bus directions are published by the organiser, with nearby public pay-and-display car parks. Event-specific wheelchair, carer, quiet-space, bag, prop and security guidance is not published, so contact the organiser before travelling if you need those details.
See the official Sheffield Anime & Gaming Con site, ticket selector, guest list and Eventbrite listing for updates.
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Original AI-generated thematic illustration. It does not depict the actual event, its organisers, guests or performers.