Karaoke
Karaoke involves a lot of respiration in an enclosed space, so both Karaoke rooms will be masked areas for audience members and performers. If you do not have a mask, we’ll be happy to provide one!
Whether you sing in the shower or on the radio, you’re invited to FanimeCon’s Karaoke stage, presented by the Karaoke Kaizokudan! Queue up for Open Mic Karaoke, participate in one of our amazing contests, or just take a seat and chill to the music!
Check us out at the San Jose Convention Center – Rooms 230AB & 230C.
Open Mic Karaoke
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230C is where you’ll find Open Mic available to all attendees. During Open Mic, you can sing just about anything – choose from our catalog of anime, video game, and popular music.
With our catalog of over 9,000 anime, video game, J-Pop, K-Pop, and Disney songs (with lyrics in both their original languages and English localizations), plus a full American karaoke system, AND the ability to plug in your own music, our karaoke setup has it all!
When you arrive, simply come speak to us at the Karaoke tech desk, and we will add you to the queue!
Location and Times
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230AB
Saturday: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Karaoke Contest
Join us for FanimeCon’s brightest showcase of singing talent! Contestants perform two rounds of their favorite anime, game, or fandom music, hoping to make the Top Ten and compete in the Final Round. The winner will walk away with a cash prize and a spotlight at the Masquerade! It all begins on Friday night. The Top Three win up to $200 in cash!
- Sign up online: (coming soon) or in person on Friday at 3:00 pm.
- Contestants must check in before the Preliminary Round begins.
Preliminary Round
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230AB
Friday: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Final Round
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230AB
Friday: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
UKFC: Ultimate Karaoke Fighting Championship
This karaoke game show is less about voice and more about guts!! Can you sing tunes from Sonic while running around at the speed of sound? Can you fake an idol dance routine on the spot? How good are you at animal sounds? Go head-to-head in a tournament bracket of comedic, music-based challenges that utilize every note in our songbook and every prop in our closet. The Top Four contestants will win cash prizes!
This tournament chooses contestants with a play-in round, so show up early if you want to compete!
Location and Times
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230AB
Saturday 9:00 pm – Sunday 12:00 am
AniSong Jamboree Live!
The contest formerly known as AcoustiKaraoke!
Musicians and music-lovers wanted! Come and vibe with FanimeCon’s most delightful showcase of musical talent. Performers, show off your own original work or a special arrangement of anime or video game songs! We encourage you to play any musical instruments you can bring to the stage. Both solo acts and groups are welcome. Best in Show and Honorable Mentions win up to $150 in cash!
- Sign up online: (coming soon)
Location and Times
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230AB
Saturday: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fanimaid ☆ Karaoke
Kick back and let loose with Fanimaids! After the Maid Café has closed for the day, our maids are here to unwind at this totally fun, totally informal karaoke sesh. Join us in singing, shouting, and bopping along to our favorite anime tunes! Open to all badged attendees, no additional tickets required.
Location and Times
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230AB
Sunday: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dumpster Fire Talent Show
The contest formerly known as Gong Show!
Do you have an act that doesn’t fit anywhere else? A funny talent no one has ever done before? From Evangelion hand fart musicals, to Phoenix Wright rapping in a cereal bowl, to Top Gun cakeverse yaoi – after 15 years of this, we have seen it all, and we want to see more! We’re looking for offbeat comedy that can commit to the bit. It doesn’t have to be good, but it better be cursed. If that sounds like a fun time, stay for the show! Or even better, compete for the infamous Worst in Show award! The Top Three contestants win cash prizes, and everyone gets a participation trophy!
- Sign up online: (coming soon)
- Contestants must be age 18+ to participate
Location and Times
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230AB
Sunday: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
End-of-Con Sing-along
One last hurrah before it all comes tumbling down, tumbling down, tumbling down! We invite everyone to jump onstage for one big group sing-along to a medley of our favorite popular songs to end FanimeCon 2026 with a bang!
Location and Times
San Jose Convention Center – Room 230AB
Monday: 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm