Ai-Kon is happy to present our 3 main Dance Showcase performances for 2026:

J-pop Showcase: J-pop showcase shows off dances and music from Anime, Vocaloid, and various idol group performances.

K-pop Showcase: K-pop showcase shows off performances from all sub-genres of K-Pop, as well as music affiliated with the K-Pop space.

After Dark Dance Showcase: The newest addition to the dance showcases. Allows groups to perform J-Pop, K-Pop, and numerous other Asian-Pop or affiliated pieces in an 18+ setting.

Applications for performers are now closed for Ai-Kon 2026! Please stay updated through our social media for announcements regarding next year’s applications.

For more information about the dance showcases, contact programming@ai-kon.org.