About this Event
SALINGPUSA PRESENTS: AswangCon 2026 ✨
Come and experience the myth, the magic, and the mysteries at AswangCon, Calgary's one and only festival celebrating Filipino folklore and mythology! On Saturday, November 7, an entire floor in the historic Lougheed Building will be transformed into Barrio Kahadlok, a rural village celebrating a joyful fiesta — while aswangfolk lurk in the shadows.
Wander through Barrio Kahadlok’s Plaza, where you can view works of art depicting age-old, aswang-related folklore traditions. Buy trinkets, treats, and other curiosities at the Tiyangge (marketplace). Play nostalgic Filipino street games, learn Baybayin at bingo, and make your own agimat at the Palaruan (playground). At the Tanggapan (barangay hall), solve the mystery of who killed Kapitan Igme as our plucky heroine cross-examines four supernatural suspects: Manananggal, Tikbalang, Tiyanak and Kapre.
Tara na! Learn more about Filipino culture in an afternoon of fun, whimsy, and a little bit of intrigue… 👀
ADMISSION IS FREE and walk-ins are permitted, but registration is encouraged to secure entry during busier periods.
Tickets to our M**der mystery theatrical presentation, Who Killed Kapitan Igme, will be sold through a separate link.
AswangCon 2026 is presented by Salingpusa Creatives, with generous funding from Calgary Arts Development. Art by Christian M. Fenis @nekiartworks.
Follow @aswangcon for updates, and @salingpusa.creatives for more workshops, exhibits, and free events!
Event venue & nearby stays
The L-BLOCK @ the Lougheed Building, 604 1st Street SW, Calgary, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.