Eastercon 2027 'Unconfined'

Eastercon is the common name for the annual British national science fiction convention. The convention is organised by voluntary self-organising committees, rather than a permanent entity.

Language

English

Genres

dark fantasy, sci-fi

Format

in-person

Duration (days)

4

Next edition

26–29 Mar 2027

Author participation

UK National SF convention. Programme participation and memberships

Audience

Eastercon attracts 800-1200 fans of science fiction, fantasy and similar genres.

Accessibility

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: dark fantasy, sci-fi

Programme

Programme events usually include panels, workshops, talks, quizzes, competitions, an art show, and a Dealers room selling books and other items.

Awards

The Doc Weir award is voted on and presented each year at Eastercon to an "unsung hero" of British fandom.

Past editions

1970, 1972, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Stay

The 2024 Convention was the first to be held at the ICC Telford, and marked a divergence from tradition, in that the convention was only the second to be held in a conference centre rather than in a hotel; the first was 2004 (Blackpool) which was held at the Winter Gardens.

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