Note: This is not a finalised list of events and will be continually updated.
The good ol' pub quiz is back! Form your team and come join in the fun of proving just how otaku you are!
Yes, you can make your own work of cardboard and tissue paper art that will be promptly destroyed with a baseball bat, scattering sweets to the crowd. Do send us photos of your piñata to , finished or close to completion so that we can put them on Friday for voting!
Here's your chance to indulge in cosplay without people throwing dirty looks at you! From cross dressers to live-action Pikachus, Minami Con's masquerade has seen everything, or haven't we? Join us for our Saturday evening extravaganza!
If you think that God is a metal tin can, this is for you!
There’s a theme. You pick up to 3 random descriptions from a hat. And you have an hour to draw on that basis! Some material will be provided but feel free to use your own artist gear if you have any.
You told them to get a room when they did it in the variety show, so we gave them one. Contestants get 30 mins to come up with the best costume they can based on a theme we pick on the day! We’ll then take your photo, and it’s judged via applause at the masquerade. As a special bonus you get to keep whatever rubbish gets wrapped, sellotaped or stapled to you.
Think you're a true anime music otaku? Well Chris challenges you to... NAME THAT TUNE!
We have had an opening party ever since Minami Con 10 and don't see why we shouldn't for every Minami! Food, disco and perhaps a little something extra!
Following the incredible humiliation of last year, we are pleased to bring back our own version of a variety show! MCed by the most ridiculous trousers in the room, who knows who will suffer from the painful torture we have in store for you this year!
Hours of anime and live-action, watch to your heart's content! The programme should start to roll on late Friday afternoon right up to Sunday. In celebration of our 15th anniversary, we'll have a retro stream rolling in one of the video rooms.
Sing your heart out! We have a huge selection of Anime songs waiting to be sung. We have a much quieter version in the Chill Lounge on Saturday afternoon for all you lizards out there! And of course, don't forget to come to the ever popular Babbit Karaoke on Saturday night. Caution: May cause temporary loss of hearing.
This year's Maid Café will be run by the incredibly kawaii Maids of England.
Ita-sha racing in chibi-mode! Instead of big-ass cars, we have Scalextric cars this year. Come show off your driving skills and earn those bragging rights!
If you've been scratching your head trying to figure out what weird and wonderful flavours you've been eating, come find out at this year's panel run by Tofu Cute!
Do we really have to explain this one? Only available for over 18's!
Babbit is back again with a new menu to show you how to cook classic yummy Japanese dishes.
There will be more workshops covering cel painting, cosplay and various other things. More to come, so watch this space!
To be confirmed! We have a few in the works but more information will be released in time!
After all those painstaking hours spent making your costume, why not take a few photos home for keepsake? At least you'll have living proof that you've lived life on the edge by crossdressing!
Stop before you throw away your manga! There's a very special room where you can make money. That's right, it's the Bring & Buy Room! Just bring along any anime goods that you want to get rid off and name your price for it. We will try and sell it for you! Take note that 10% of your total proceeds will go to the Con. We will not be accepting anymore VHS tapes for the Bring & Buy table.
This is the place for you to add to your Minami Con memorabillia. Come here for some real bargains! Also includes AyaCon memorabillia this year!
Going... going... gone! The charity auction on Saturday evening is another place to flog off those special and rare anime goodies like lifesize cardboard cut out of Rei from Evangelion! If you think you have something that is worth auctioning, well bring it in!
Don't forget to save your money for the Dealers Room on Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of dealers = plenty of merchandise available. Buy and take home cute and cuddly stuffed toys. For a list of our dealers, look up the dealers page.
Image artwork courtesy of Phil Laskey