# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SideQuest - Anime & Pop Cultural Expo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.

Program features:

501st Knightfall Garrison
Video Game Parties, interactive VR
Collectors Space, Card Games
Pakenham Library, Anime and Manga
Secret Headquarters Comic & Collectibles
Interactive games
Workshops
Feature film screening

Full program with event times will be accounted closer to the date.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pakenham/sidequest-anime-and-pop-cultural-expo/200029946655142
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, anime, business, exhibitions, workshops, parties, sports, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pakenham
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3810
- **lat**: -38.06533
- **long**: 145.45294
- **full address**: 40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3810

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: SideQuest - Anime & Pop Cultural Expo
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ff0f1d0fa628e8001ee083077afb6dba7ba6715ff3b6550a3f59dd27a6f1140e-rimg-w851-h315-dc181131-gmir?v=1776258101

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SideQuest - Anime & Pop Cultural Expo being held?
  - **A:** SideQuest - Anime & Pop Cultural Expo takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 am at 40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3810.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SideQuest - Anime & Pop Cultural Expo?
  - **A:** SideQuest - Anime & Pop Cultural Expo is organized by Cardinia Cultural Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SideQuest - Anime & Pop Cultural Expo is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pakenham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SideQuest - Anime & Pop Cultural Expo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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