Ambition
Empowering our community with new experiences — space to showcase your work, build your portfolio and grow, without the pressure.
Encouraging you to dream big
Ambition ✦ Wellness ✦ Connection ✦ Creative socials ✦ Community first ✦ London ✦
About
London is full of talented young people. We create the space to connect and grow.
A volunteer-run network hosting curated, themed events where you can organically meet fellow Londoners and grow your circle of creatives.
Our events are centred around:
Connection
Events centred around authentic conversation, lowering the social barriers that keep you from being yourself — “strangers are just a crowd, but a network is a community.”
Redefining connection
Wellness
Balance is key. Events nurturing mindfulness and wellbeing, encouraging deeper engagement.
Feel-good socials
Why we exist
In a city this big, find your people.
Our mission
To build a community across London by running creative, volunteer-led events.
Our vision
To enforce a supportive network in London where young people can connect and grow.
What's happening
Come for the event. Stay for the people.
祭 · ANIME · 文化 · COMMUNITY
AmbiCon
More than a conBringing you an affordable anime convention with an incredible line up of original artists with live music, food and activities!
Designed entirely by volunteers who love anime, manga and cosplay to bring you the experience of an enjoyable and authentic anime convention made for everyone.
Special perks
Stay with us
Our home for Ambi Con weekend!
An exclusive anime weekend — join us at Prime Backpackers in Angel.
Find out more
Coming up next
More to look forward to.
Sun 20 Sept
Japanese Workshop
Sunday 20 September 2026 · 4pm – 8pm · £5 at the door
What's involved
- Lantern decorating
- Shuriken origami
- Cosplay photoshoot
In partnership with The Big Meet
The Big Meet supports creatives that love community and real-world activation. We connect you with spaces that fit your unique vision — events, exhibitions, performances, galleries and more — and open doors to help you thrive in London.
Our focus is on recurring events where you and your community truly feel at home, ready to fulfil your full potential.
We're here to remove the barriers that stop anyone with a passion from building a community around it — because when communities thrive, they create impact that changes society for the better.
Cosplay encouraged. Photography by @mo_cosverse.
Past highlights
Building a community, one meetup at a time.
Anniversary
Self Love Special
Celebrating our 1 YEAR launch anniversary through art, music, mindfulness and games. Ft comedian @misternaif & @nate_nytro. Vendors @sukisuniquecreations and @mojocas_world. Music by DJ @officialsare & @musicbyanmx. Graffiti artist @contrband studios.
See the post on Instagram ↗Halloween party
Anime House Party
A Halloween party to be remembered! Retro games, cosplay masquerade and draw your waifu sheets from @4ngelcollective — part of the next book!
See the post on Instagram ↗Fundraiser
Cosplay for a Cause
A special cosplay meet and greet with @minjisama, fundraising £165 for UNRWA at Effra Social.
Photo by @thicc_white_duke_ (Instagram) See the post on Instagram ↗
More from us
Follow us on Instagram
Photos from every event, line-up announcements and the odd cosplay tutorial — it all lands on @ambifestevents first.
@ambifestevents
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Get involved
There is room for what you bring.
Volunteer
If you're looking for experience to build a portfolio or get out of your comfort zone and try something new, join a group of young people who put on events across London, focusing on one event at a time.
- DBS or first aid if held
- Open to 18+ only
Sponsor
Support a prize, workshop, giveaway or event. Let us know what you're looking for and we can shape the rest together.
- Young people
- Artists
- Businesses
Table at Ambi Con
Sell your art at Ambi Con.
- Original art
- No AI
Collab with us
Let's collaborate on an activity or campaign, usually supporting a charity fundraiser or forming part of our events. Simply reach out by email or Instagram DM and let's work together.
- Fundraisers
- Pop ups
- Venues
General enquiry
Email us
Not sure where you fit?
Get in touch, let us know what you're interested in getting involved with and what experience you might have. We'll do our best to support you and bring your ideas to life!
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Our events are designed for young creatives across London: artists, makers, founders, writers, musicians, hobbyists and anyone looking for a more meaningful way to meet people. Individual event listings show any specific age requirements.
Yes! Everyone's welcome to our events — just be yourself and show up, we'll help with the rest. We always have activities and our volunteers supporting to get people talking.
Join our Discord and get talking: we have online games and movie nights too.
Join our DiscordAcross London. The venue, address, accessibility information and travel guidance are published with each confirmed event.
Photography and video stop once creative sessions begin so people can participate without pressure. Any photography arrangements for a particular event are explained clearly before the session starts.
Join our mailing list — pop your email into the sign-up form at the bottom of this page (you might also spot it as a pop-up while you browse) and we'll email you the moment new events are announced. You can also follow @ambifestevents on Instagram.
Follow @ambifesteventsPartners we've worked with
Thank you for supporting us.
To every community space, creative business and supporter who has helped an Ambifest experience happen, thank you for building this with us.
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