The following is a general overview schedule of the prime areas of Imaginarium 2026 and their hours, along with entertainment, events, and activities. If you need to register for Imaginarium 2026, visit our Event Ticket page for information on single-day and full-weekend options!

Friday, June 17th

Registration Counter Opens:
9:30 AM

Panel and Workshop Programming:
12 PM -11 PM

Main Expo Hall:
12 noon to 6 PM

Film Festival Screenings:
10 AM – 9 PM

Gaming Room:
12 noon to 12 midnight

Opening Ceremonies:
6:30 PM

Keynote Speech:
7 PM (keynote speaker)

Friday Live Entertainment
Begins at 8:15 PM
Midnight Oasis featuring Sako Tumi & Jennifer Noran aka the Queenbee
10 PM The Music of Jayson William Allen and Poetry of the Dead

Saturday, June 18th


Registration Counter Opens:
9:00 AM

Panel and Workshop Programming:
9 AM – 11 PM

Main Expo Hall:
10 AM to 6 PM

Film Festival Screenings:
9:30 AM to 9 PM

Gaming Room:
12 PM to 12 midnight

Awards Banquet:
Seating at 6:00 PM

Awards Banquet Dinner Served and Entertainment Begins 6:30 PM
Awards Ceremony 7 PM

Costume/Cosplay contest:
Main judging at 8:30 PM

Winners Announced: at 9 PM

Imaginarium Karaoke Ball:
9 PM to 12 midnight+

Sunday, June 19th

Registration Counter Opens:
9:00 AM

Panel and workshop programming:
9 AM – 6 PM

Main Expo Hall:
10 AM to 5 PM

Film Festival Screenings:
9:30 AM to 5 PM

Gaming Room:
12 PM to 6 PM