Get Ready to Trade – the Swap Meet Returns!

If you have stuff that you are ready to send off to a new home… or want to find a fancy new treasure… you are in luck – our Swap Meet is back and bigger than ever! Join us Friday Night and kick off the con with a good old fashioned swap meet – bring […]

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Come Fly Away with Catbus Collective!

Give a warm musical welcome to our next guest for Setsucon 2025… Catbus Collective! This seven piece jazz ensemble will grace our main events stage as part of our Saturday Night Concert – where they will showcase some of their favorite anime songs with a fusion of jazz. Get ready to enjoy their renditions and […]

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Get on the Dance Floor with Sasin!

We are excited to announce our next guest for Setsucon 2025 – and one of our DJs for our Saturday Night Setsu Odori – Sasin! A purveyor of deep and infectious dance grooves and a feel-good atmosphere, Sasin will be taking you on a musical journey during our Setsu Odori Late Night Dance, mixing tunes […]

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Get Free Professional Cosplay Photos from The Variant!

Looking to capture the perfect picture of your newest cosplay creation? Then we have the answer for you! We are partnering with The Variant to present free professional cosplay photo shoots in our Exhibitors Hall on Saturday and Sunday! Check out The Variant at https://www.the-variant.com/ and get your cosplay ready for this new photo shoot […]

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Get the Stage Ready for The Divas Drag Show!

Give a warm welcome back to our next guest for Setsucon 2025… The Divas Drag Show! Returning for their second year, Enigma, Ashlynn Manhattan, Amethyst, and Hexxa are ready to light up the main stage on Friday Night with a high energy and fandom-inspired show that you won’t want to miss! Learn more about The […]

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Show Off Your Wig Styling Skills – Apply to Enter Our Contest Today!

Do you think you can conquer our Wig Styling Contest? Then submit your application today for a chance to participate in our Friday night kickoff cosplay event! Given two hours and a blank wig, show off your skills and design a wig that will wow our judges and audience! Think you’ve got what it takes? […]

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Win Free One Piece Symphony Orchestra Tickets!

We are pleased to partner with the Pittsburgh Symphony to give away a pair of tickets to the One Piece Anime Orchestra on January 25th and 26th! Giveaway runs through January 10th. Enter for your chance to become king of the pirates and see this amazing symphonic rendition. Learn more and enter today at https://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/pso_home/web/offers/one-piece-giveaway.

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AMV Contest Entries Deadline Extended Until 12/18!

Attention AMV Editors – are you still putting the finishing touches on your AMV Submissions – well do not fret – we are extending the deadline to submit to the AMV Contest until December 18th! Submit your entries today at https://setsucon.com/programming/amv-contest/.

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Bellydance to Setsucon 2025 with Antipode!

We look forward to welcoming back Antipode as our next guest for Setsucon 2025! A Setsucon staple, Antipode is a geeky belly dancing troupe that combines their love anime with their creative dance style. Join them for high energy and comedic events throughout the weekend as they showcase their belly dancing talents! Learn more about […]

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Break Out of the Idol Mold at the New Idol’s Revenge Showcase!

Are you an idol looking to break free? Setsucon welcomes you to a new one-of-a-kind event – Idol’s Revenge – where we celebrate idols taking back power and performing to any song that they desire! If you or your idol troupe are interested in taking your talents to our new Sunday Main Event, apply today […]

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