Worldcon 2027 (Montréal)

The World Science Fiction Convention, branded as Worldcon, is a science fiction convention and the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS). It has been held each year since 1939 (except for the years 1942 to 1945, during World War II). The members of each Worldcon are the members of WSFS, and vote both to select the site of the Worldcon two years later, and to select the winners of the annual Hugo Awards, which are presented at each convention.

Language

English

Genres

sci-fi, dark fantasy, comics-anime

Format

online

Duration (days)

5

Next edition

2–6 Sep 2027

Author participation

Palais des Congrès; WSFS / Hugo adjacent.

Audience

Exhibits – including photos of prominent fans and authors, historical displays, information about space and science, local information etc.

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: sci-fi; Also listed: dark fantasy, comics-anime

Programme

Filk and other musical performances, music circles, and workshops;

Awards

The members of each Worldcon are the members of WSFS, and vote both to select the site of the Worldcon two years later, and to select the winners of the annual Hugo Awards, which are presented at each convention.

Past editions

2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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