Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
@easterconuk.bsky.social
Iridescence 2026 is the UK's next Eastercon, the UK's longest running sci-fi convention. At the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.
https://eastercon2026.org/
https://eastercon2026.org/
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Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Item Selection for the Iridescence Programme is NOW OPEN!
Deadline *midnight* (UTC) on 25th February 2026!
We are delighted to invite you to let us know the programme items you would love to take part in for Iridescence 2026.
Full info can be found on our webpage:
eastercon2026.org/programme
Deadline *midnight* (UTC) on 25th February 2026!
We are delighted to invite you to let us know the programme items you would love to take part in for Iridescence 2026.
Full info can be found on our webpage:
eastercon2026.org/programme
Programme at Iridescence | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
February 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Item Selection for the Iridescence Programme is NOW OPEN!
Deadline *midnight* (UTC) on 25th February 2026!
We are delighted to invite you to let us know the programme items you would love to take part in for Iridescence 2026.
Full info can be found on our webpage:
eastercon2026.org/programme
Deadline *midnight* (UTC) on 25th February 2026!
We are delighted to invite you to let us know the programme items you would love to take part in for Iridescence 2026.
Full info can be found on our webpage:
eastercon2026.org/programme
EFF 2026 Call for Nominations!
The European Fan Fund is now seeking candidates for the next trip to Metropolcon, Eurocon 2026 in Berlin (2-5 July 2026).
EFF exists to help build stronger links between European SFFH fandoms, especially where fans may have few connections beyond their own country.
The European Fan Fund is now seeking candidates for the next trip to Metropolcon, Eurocon 2026 in Berlin (2-5 July 2026).
EFF exists to help build stronger links between European SFFH fandoms, especially where fans may have few connections beyond their own country.
February 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
EFF 2026 Call for Nominations!
The European Fan Fund is now seeking candidates for the next trip to Metropolcon, Eurocon 2026 in Berlin (2-5 July 2026).
EFF exists to help build stronger links between European SFFH fandoms, especially where fans may have few connections beyond their own country.
The European Fan Fund is now seeking candidates for the next trip to Metropolcon, Eurocon 2026 in Berlin (2-5 July 2026).
EFF exists to help build stronger links between European SFFH fandoms, especially where fans may have few connections beyond their own country.
The Transatlantic Fan Fund has launched this year's two‑candidate race to send a fan from North America to the Eurocon.
Voting is now open and will continue over Easter. You can vote online or download a printable PDF ballot here:
🔗 taff.org.uk/ballots/taff...
TAFF thrives on your support!
Voting is now open and will continue over Easter. You can vote online or download a printable PDF ballot here:
🔗 taff.org.uk/ballots/taff...
TAFF thrives on your support!
2026 TAFF BALLOT: North America to Europe
taff.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
The Transatlantic Fan Fund has launched this year's two‑candidate race to send a fan from North America to the Eurocon.
Voting is now open and will continue over Easter. You can vote online or download a printable PDF ballot here:
🔗 taff.org.uk/ballots/taff...
TAFF thrives on your support!
Voting is now open and will continue over Easter. You can vote online or download a printable PDF ballot here:
🔗 taff.org.uk/ballots/taff...
TAFF thrives on your support!
Iridescence is really grateful to Glasgow 2024 for their generosity in providing funding for the bursary scheme. This is in addition to the donations already generously made by convention members.
The scheme is open for one final round of applications, with a closing date of Friday 20 February.
The scheme is open for one final round of applications, with a closing date of Friday 20 February.
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Iridescence is really grateful to Glasgow 2024 for their generosity in providing funding for the bursary scheme. This is in addition to the donations already generously made by convention members.
The scheme is open for one final round of applications, with a closing date of Friday 20 February.
The scheme is open for one final round of applications, with a closing date of Friday 20 February.
KLAXON FOR FANS... GUFF 2026: Call for Nominations!
The Going Under (or Get Up and Over) Fan Fund is looking for candidates to travel from Europe to Australia for Swancon 50, the 2026 Australian National Convention in Perth.
Nominations are open until 18 February 2026.
taff.org.uk/guff.html
The Going Under (or Get Up and Over) Fan Fund is looking for candidates to travel from Europe to Australia for Swancon 50, the 2026 Australian National Convention in Perth.
Nominations are open until 18 February 2026.
taff.org.uk/guff.html
GUFF: The Get Up-and-over Fan Fund
taff.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
KLAXON FOR FANS... GUFF 2026: Call for Nominations!
The Going Under (or Get Up and Over) Fan Fund is looking for candidates to travel from Europe to Australia for Swancon 50, the 2026 Australian National Convention in Perth.
Nominations are open until 18 February 2026.
taff.org.uk/guff.html
The Going Under (or Get Up and Over) Fan Fund is looking for candidates to travel from Europe to Australia for Swancon 50, the 2026 Australian National Convention in Perth.
Nominations are open until 18 February 2026.
taff.org.uk/guff.html
Dealers Room & Fan table update.
If you completed the interest form before the 31/12/2025 deadline, you should have received an email from dealers@eastercon2026.org telling you if you have a table or are on the waiting list.
Deadline to reply whether you still want your table is the 01/02/2026.
If you completed the interest form before the 31/12/2025 deadline, you should have received an email from dealers@eastercon2026.org telling you if you have a table or are on the waiting list.
Deadline to reply whether you still want your table is the 01/02/2026.
January 18, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Dealers Room & Fan table update.
If you completed the interest form before the 31/12/2025 deadline, you should have received an email from dealers@eastercon2026.org telling you if you have a table or are on the waiting list.
Deadline to reply whether you still want your table is the 01/02/2026.
If you completed the interest form before the 31/12/2025 deadline, you should have received an email from dealers@eastercon2026.org telling you if you have a table or are on the waiting list.
Deadline to reply whether you still want your table is the 01/02/2026.
Current Rates:
Adult Attending (18+) - £90
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Supporting (includes Virtual) - £40
Apocryphal - £2 (Apocryphal is a badge for mascots, plushies etc.)
Adult Attending (18+) - £90
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Supporting (includes Virtual) - £40
Apocryphal - £2 (Apocryphal is a badge for mascots, plushies etc.)
January 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Current Rates:
Adult Attending (18+) - £90
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Supporting (includes Virtual) - £40
Apocryphal - £2 (Apocryphal is a badge for mascots, plushies etc.)
Adult Attending (18+) - £90
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Supporting (includes Virtual) - £40
Apocryphal - £2 (Apocryphal is a badge for mascots, plushies etc.)
Happy New Year!
We hope you have a brilliant 2026 and we cannot wait to see you in April!
We hope you have a brilliant 2026 and we cannot wait to see you in April!
January 1, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Happy New Year!
We hope you have a brilliant 2026 and we cannot wait to see you in April!
We hope you have a brilliant 2026 and we cannot wait to see you in April!
Reposted by Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
I’m one of the guests of honour at @easterconuk.bsky.social next year, so they’ll have copies available then. If you want it earlier, like Malka said, ask your local bookstore to order it in. Also, we love it when local bookstores hear about us from readers!
December 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I’m one of the guests of honour at @easterconuk.bsky.social next year, so they’ll have copies available then. If you want it earlier, like Malka said, ask your local bookstore to order it in. Also, we love it when local bookstores hear about us from readers!
We are *so* excited to have Dr Karen Lord as one of our Guest of Honour at Iridescence!
Want to find out more about how our anthology came together? Go have a listen to this podcast with me, @annaleen.bsky.social and @older.bsky.social
convergencemag.com/podcast/we-w...
convergencemag.com/podcast/we-w...
We Will Rise Again w/ Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, Malka Older
The co-editors of a new anthology of speculative fiction about resistance, organizing, and hope discuss their book, w/ Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, & Malka Older.
convergencemag.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We are *so* excited to have Dr Karen Lord as one of our Guest of Honour at Iridescence!
November 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Membership Rates Go Up December First.
Book Now.
Current Rates:
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Book Now.
Current Rates:
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
November 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Membership Rates Go Up December First.
Book Now.
Current Rates:
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Book Now.
Current Rates:
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Reposted by Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
Join Eastercon 2026 before the our rate rise on the 1st December!
From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same.
Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify.
You can join here eastercon2026.org/register
From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same.
Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify.
You can join here eastercon2026.org/register
Please confirm your email address | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Join Eastercon 2026 before the our rate rise on the 1st December!
From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same.
Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify.
You can join here eastercon2026.org/register
From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same.
Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify.
You can join here eastercon2026.org/register
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Iridescence 2026 is next year's Eastercon, the UK's long running science-fiction convention that has always been fan run.
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Iridescence 2026 is next year's Eastercon, the UK's long running science-fiction convention that has always been fan run.
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Reposted by Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
Preorders are open for HOME SICK 👀🪓🐑
* Cottagegore
* Unhinged women
* Female rage
* Creepy folktales
* I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE
geni.us/homesick
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
* Cottagegore
* Unhinged women
* Female rage
* Creepy folktales
* I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE
geni.us/homesick
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Preorders are open for HOME SICK 👀🪓🐑
* Cottagegore
* Unhinged women
* Female rage
* Creepy folktales
* I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE
geni.us/homesick
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
* Cottagegore
* Unhinged women
* Female rage
* Creepy folktales
* I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE
geni.us/homesick
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
Mugs! Totes! Sweatshirts. T-shirts. We have merch, all bearing España Sherrif's wonderful design.
stowshirts.com/collections/...
stowshirts.com/collections/...
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Mugs! Totes! Sweatshirts. T-shirts. We have merch, all bearing España Sherrif's wonderful design.
stowshirts.com/collections/...
stowshirts.com/collections/...
We've got merch! Show the world how excited you are by Eastercon by getting a t-shirt, tote bag, sweat-shirt or mug.
stowshirts.com/collections/...
stowshirts.com/collections/...
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We've got merch! Show the world how excited you are by Eastercon by getting a t-shirt, tote bag, sweat-shirt or mug.
stowshirts.com/collections/...
stowshirts.com/collections/...
Reposted by Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
(1/2)
Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
(1/2)
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
(1/2)
Just a reminder that Eastercon memberships go up on December 1st, 2025. Today is a good day to get a membership.
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Just a reminder that Eastercon memberships go up on December 1st, 2025. Today is a good day to get a membership.
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
The deadline for applications to the art show has been moved to 31st December 2025 due to high levels of interest.
The Art Show is a highlight of the convention, offering members the chance to showcase their creativity and share their work with the community.
The Art Show is a highlight of the convention, offering members the chance to showcase their creativity and share their work with the community.
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The deadline for applications to the art show has been moved to 31st December 2025 due to high levels of interest.
The Art Show is a highlight of the convention, offering members the chance to showcase their creativity and share their work with the community.
The Art Show is a highlight of the convention, offering members the chance to showcase their creativity and share their work with the community.
Donate to the Iridescence Bursary Scheme
Our bursary scheme supports fans who need assistance to attend and it’s funded by member donations.
Every contribution helps someone join the convention experience.
All the info and how to donate can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...
Our bursary scheme supports fans who need assistance to attend and it’s funded by member donations.
Every contribution helps someone join the convention experience.
All the info and how to donate can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...
Bursary Scheme Policy | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Donate to the Iridescence Bursary Scheme
Our bursary scheme supports fans who need assistance to attend and it’s funded by member donations.
Every contribution helps someone join the convention experience.
All the info and how to donate can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...
Our bursary scheme supports fans who need assistance to attend and it’s funded by member donations.
Every contribution helps someone join the convention experience.
All the info and how to donate can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...
Reposted by Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴
Reposted by Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
Right UK folks - @justinleeanderson.com and I want to build communities we want to see in the world. We've created a discord whose purpose is to share news with one another, look at who to write to, when to get out and act etc. If you want in, DM me or Justin and we'll sling you an invite
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Right UK folks - @justinleeanderson.com and I want to build communities we want to see in the world. We've created a discord whose purpose is to share news with one another, look at who to write to, when to get out and act etc. If you want in, DM me or Justin and we'll sling you an invite
Reposted by Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
I have my tickets and my hotel booking already and will be there with books, jewellery, miniatures and of course Drogon (who can't wait to see all his fans again).
Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I have my tickets and my hotel booking already and will be there with books, jewellery, miniatures and of course Drogon (who can't wait to see all his fans again).