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SUMMARY:Eastercon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Eastercon is the annual British science fiction convention that takes place every Easter weekend. Run by volunteers for all those who love Science Fiction and Fantasy\, it features panels\, workshops\, talks\, an art show and a dealer’s room selling books and other items. There are rooms for gaming\, crafting or just chilling out. Events range from serious science to the very silly indeed! \nThis year\, EasterCon takes place at the Hilton hotel near the NEC in Birmingham. A small group of Spectrum members is planning to be there\, including some of the organisers. Planning to join us? Let us know in the #eastercon channel on Discord! \nPLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SPECTRUM EVENT. Check out the event website for memberships and attendance details.
URL:https://spectrumwriters.com/event/eastercon-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Metropole Hotel\, Birmingham\, The NEC Birmingham\, Pendigo Way\, Birmingham\, B40 1PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Convention
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SUMMARY:World Fantasy Convention 2025
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s own FantasyCon is hosting the World Fantasy Convention this year\, right over Halloween weekend! The location in Brighton is just over an hour away from London on the train\, making it possible to attend even a single day if you are available. Expect panels\, talks\, parties\, and a congregation of speculative writers. \nPlease note\, this is not a Spectrum event. However some of our members will be attending\, either in person or virtually. \nInterested? Check out their website and grab your membership now. And let us know on Discord if you’re planning on attending!
URL:https://spectrumwriters.com/event/world-fantasy-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Double Tree by Hilton Brighton Metropole\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2FU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Convention
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SUMMARY:Seattle Worldcon
DESCRIPTION:Worldcon is the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society. It is held in a different city (and sometimes continent!) each year\, and is organised by an independent committee of local volunteers each time. This is where the Hugo Awards are also administered. \nThis year\, Worldcon will be held in Seattle\, WA. \nPlease note\, this is not a Spectrum event. However some of our members will be attending\, either in person or virtually. \nInterested? Check out their website and grab your membership now. And let us know on Discord if you’re planning on attending!
URL:https://spectrumwriters.com/event/seattle-worldcon/
CATEGORIES:Convention,In-Person,Online
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SUMMARY:Cymera Festival
DESCRIPTION:CYMERA is Scotland’s Festival of Science Fiction\, Fantasy & Horror Writing. Each year CYMERA brings writers\, readers and publishing industry experts together in celebration of speculative fiction. At CYMERA you’ll find author panels and book signings\, writing workshops\, open mics\, live performances\, bookish quizzes\, tabletop gaming spaces and so much more. Each year the festival is held both in Edinburgh and online\, allowing genre-enthusiasts to tune in no matter where they are in the world. \nPlanning to attend? Let us know in the #cymera channel on Discord! \nPLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SPECTRUM EVENT.\nBuy your tickets here!
URL:https://spectrumwriters.com/event/cymera-festival/
LOCATION:The Pleasance\, Edinburgh\, 5/2 Bristo Pl\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Convention
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SUMMARY:EasterCon Belfast (Reconnect)
DESCRIPTION:Eastercon is the annual British science fiction convention that takes place every Easter weekend. Run by volunteers for all those who love Science Fiction and Fantasy\, it features panels\, workshops\, talks\, an art show and a dealer’s room selling books and other items. There are rooms for gaming\, crafting or just chilling out. Events range from serious science to the very silly indeed! \nThis year\, EasterCon takes place in Belfast\, Northern Ireland. A small group of Spectrum members is planning to be there\, including some of the organisers. Planning to join us? Let us know in the #eastercon channel on Discord! \nPLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SPECTRUM EVENT.
URL:https://spectrumwriters.com/event/eastercon-belfast-reconnect/
LOCATION:ICC Belfast\, 2 Lanyon Pl\, Belfast\, BT1 3WH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Convention
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SUMMARY:BristolCon 2024
DESCRIPTION:BristolCon is a science fiction and fantasy convention organized by the BristolCon Committee. The primary aim of the event is to support the Science Fiction and Fantasy community within the South West of the United Kingdom\, and to promote the works of Science Fiction and Fantasy authors\, artists\, businesses\, and performers within the United Kingdom and further afield. The convention was created in 2009 by members of the Bristol Fantasy & SF Society\, and has since become renowned as a fun\, friendly\, and informative addition to the UK’s convention calendar. \nEach year we feature panel discussions and lectures\, an art show\, and small group sessions including kaffeeklatsch and workshops. Books\, comics and merchandise are available in the dealers’ room and authors will be available for book signings.\n\nPlease note this is not a Spectrum event\, but a convention that some Spectrum members will be attending. \nYou can register for this event here.
URL:https://spectrumwriters.com/event/bristolcon-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Doubletree Bristol\, Redcliffe Way\, Bristol\, BS1 6NJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Convention
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SUMMARY:BFS FantasyCon 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fantasycon is the annual convention of the British Fantasy Society. Join us for three days of panels\, readings\, interviews\, workshops and talks\, as well the British Fantasy Awards ceremony. Attendees include authors\, editors\, agents\, readers. reviewers\, artists\, podcasters and gamers. If you love Fantasy\, Sci-Fi or Horror\, then this is the place for you.\n\nPlease note this is not a Spectrum event\, but a convention a few Spectrum members will be attending. \nYou can register for this convention here.
URL:https://spectrumwriters.com/event/bfs-fantasycon-2024/
LOCATION:The Queen at Chester Hotel\, 52 City Road\, Chester\, CH1 3AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Convention
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