Name: Kawaii After Dark | Saints & Sinners | Halloween Edition
Start: 2026-10-31T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-31T23:30:00-04:00
Location: Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts

Kawaii After Dark returns for a +19 Saints & Sinners Halloween night: cosplay, live music, K-pop dance, vendors, pole dance showcase & more!
About this Event

Kawaii After Dark, Saints & Sinners is going bigger and better! Join us at the stunning Saint Bridgid's Centre for the Arts, a beautiful historic church transformed into a 19+ cosplay nightclub.

9 PM - 12 AM: Main Event
Dress as your favourite saint, sinner, succubus, or anything in between and immerse yourself in a night of cosplay, live performances, K-pop, and a curated night market of vendors.

12 AM - 2 AM: Kawaii After Dark Anime Nightclub
The party continues as we transform into an exclusive anime nightclub experience for our late-night community.

This Halloween, we're turning up the sexy vibes, celebrating creativity, community, and self-expression in a safe, unforgettable space.

Agenda
Host & Co-Founder
Host: RosenPeaches

Info: Rose (RosenPeaches) is the co-founder of Kawaii After Dark. A passionate cosplayer, anime fan, and convention panel host across Ontario, she created the event as a love letter to the cosplay and anime community, celebrating creativity, nightlife, and safe self-expression in a +19 space.

Live Anime Cover Band
Host: KillJoy

Info: Born from a love of anime, games, and J-pop, this Ottawa-based cover band brings your favourite shows and games to life. Founded by the co-creator of Kawaii After Dark and the mastermind behind Killjoy, they perform fan-favorite openings, endings, and iconic game tracks with high-energy, immersive shows. From local conventions across Ontario and Quebec to the stages of KAD, every performance makes anime moments feel real, live, and unforgettable.

K-POP Dance Group
Host: Salja Dance Official

Info: Ottawa's own Salja Dance returns to Kawaii After Dark with an electrifying showcase of your favourite K-pop hits! Bringing incredible choreography, infectious energy, and captivating stage presence, they're ready to light up our brand-new stage at Saint Brigid's Church.

Whether you're a longtime K-pop fan or simply love an exciting live performance, you won't want to miss Salja Dance as they help make this Halloween celebration unforgettable. @saljadanceofficial

Shibari Artist
Host: McGinger & The No Face Fox

Info: We’re excited to welcome McGinger & The No Face Fox for a LIVE SHIBARI DEMONSTRATION.
A photographer, rigger, and creative artist from Montréal, McGinger brings together shibari, cosplay, and creative portraiture in an intimate and visually captivating performance.
Expect intricate rope work, artistry, and a little bit of mystery as they create a live piece right before you.

K-POP Dance Group

Info: Ottawa's own Synaptik Dance Group is bringing their passion for K-pop and anime culture to the Kawaii After Dark stage! Known for their energetic performances and dynamic choreography, they're ready to deliver a show that will have the crowd cheering from start to finish.

Whether you're a fan of K-pop, anime, or just love an incredible live performance, you won't want to miss Synaptik Dance Group as they take the stage this Halloween. @synaptikdance.official

Pole Dance Performer
Host: MKLA

Info: Meet MKLA!
A local performer, instructor, and creative, MKLA is all about turning her ideas into unforgettable, immersive experiences.

If you joined us at the last Kawaii After Dark, you might remember her Attack on Titan-inspired pole performance, a unique blend of storytelling, character, and movement that brought her vision to life.
We’re so excited to see what she creates next!