The Penti-Con 2025

Penticton’s Pop Culture Arts Festival, the Penti-Con is returning to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Indulge in the vibrant world of movies, TV shows, gaming, comics, anime and much more. Engage in our cosplay contests or talent show, explore the diverse vendors hall, discover hidden gems, connect with like-minded individuals and expand your collection with the latest releases from the pop culture universe. expand your collection with the latest releases from the pop culture universe.

This festival is a celebration of the stories, characters, and worlds that have shaped our lives and touched our hearts. So, embrace your inner weird, let your imagination run wild, and join us on this incredible journey through the realms of pop culture.

Event Hours and Box Office Information:
Tickets and will-call tickets are available online at ValleyFirstTix.com and in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please present your photo ID, confirmation number, and credit card used to purchase. 

Day of, the Valley First Box Office will be located at Entrance 3. The remote Box Office offers will call ticket pick up and day of sales. 

Saturday, October 18: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• At 10:00 AM, the remote Valley First Box Office will be set up at the Convention Centre’s Entrance 3 until 5:00 PM.

Sunday, October 19: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• At 10:00 AM, the remote Valley First Box Office will be set up at the Convention Centre’s Entrance 3 until 5:00 PM.

Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com. Please note: Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

New This Year: Family Pass to allow those with youth to easily attend.
Kids ages 12 and under are free.

Concession Hours:
Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.