Flame Con 2026

Flame Con is an annual two-day multi-genre entertainment and comic convention, focused on fans and creators of pop culture who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ). Launched in 2015, it is the first LGBTQ comic convention in New York City, and the largest LGBTQ comic convention in the world.

Language

English

Genres

comics-anime

Organizer

Geeks OUT

Format

online

Duration (days)

2

Next edition

15–16 Aug 2026 (Marriott Marquis NYC)

Author participation

Exhibitor / Artist Alley / panels; tickets when on sale

Tickets

tendees under the age of 20 are granted free admission

Audience

Flame Con is an annual two-day multi-genre entertainment and comic convention, focused on fans and creators of pop culture who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ).

Accessibility

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: comics-anime

Programme

Flame Con features panel discussions, workshops, and an exhibitors floor.

Tables and exhibitors

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Past editions

2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Stay

In 2018, Flame Con relocated from Brooklyn to Manhattan to be held at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.

Festival site