NecronomiCon Providence

The NecronomiCon Providence, also known as the NecronomiCon Providence: The International Conference and Festival of Weird Fiction, Art, and Academia, is a biennial convention and academic conference held in Providence, Rhode Island. It explores the life and works of H. Lovecraft and other creators of weird fiction, film, and art of the past and the present.

Language

English

Genres

horror

Venue

Providence

Format

in-person

Founded

2013

Next edition

Biennial; next after Aug 2026 likely **2028** (not 2027)

Author participation

Membership/programme when 2028 announced — planning note only for 2027

Attendance published by the festival

1300

Audience

The first event was successful and attracted attendees from outside Rhode Island and the United States, and the Lovecraft Arts & Sciences Council reported an attendance of over 1300 attendees and guests.

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: horror

Programme

Programming for the event consists of academic talks, symposiums, panels, author reading, and showings of Lovecraftian art, theater, and film works.

Past editions

1993, 2001, 2013, 2019, 2021, 2022

Stay

Event programming is held primarily at the Biltmore Hotel Providence and Omni Hotels, with additional events held in downtown Providence, the John Hay Library, and adjacent College Hill sites.

Festival site