Los Angeles Worldcon
@laworldcon.bsky.social
The 2026 Worldcon in Los Angeles, California
📅 August 27-31, 2026
✨️ Adventure Awaits!
📅 August 27-31, 2026
✨️ Adventure Awaits!
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The price of an LAcon V membership will be increasing early in the new year.
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
Membership rates are going up on January 4th, you can lock in today's rate and pay over time with our installment plan.
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Membership rates are going up on January 4th, you can lock in today's rate and pay over time with our installment plan.
Are you interested in getting emails from LAcon V about accessibility offerings and other support for members with disabilities? Please email accessibility@lacon.org for more information.
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Are you interested in getting emails from LAcon V about accessibility offerings and other support for members with disabilities? Please email accessibility@lacon.org for more information.
Ray Bradbury may have been from Illinois, but he developed as a writer in Los Angeles, and much of his fiction is shaped by the city. One of his greatest stories, "There Will Come Soft Rains," is set here.
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Ray Bradbury may have been from Illinois, but he developed as a writer in Los Angeles, and much of his fiction is shaped by the city. One of his greatest stories, "There Will Come Soft Rains," is set here.
Fuzzy the Channel Island Fox had a great opportunity to meet the mascots from @dublin2029.bsky.social, @balticon.convention, @zenkaikon.com, and @capclave.bsky.social this weekend at Philcon!
Thanks for stopping by our table this weekend. We've had a great time discussing LAcon V with you.
Thanks for stopping by our table this weekend. We've had a great time discussing LAcon V with you.
November 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Fuzzy the Channel Island Fox had a great opportunity to meet the mascots from @dublin2029.bsky.social, @balticon.convention, @zenkaikon.com, and @capclave.bsky.social this weekend at Philcon!
Thanks for stopping by our table this weekend. We've had a great time discussing LAcon V with you.
Thanks for stopping by our table this weekend. We've had a great time discussing LAcon V with you.
You could be the artist who designs next year's Hugo award trophy base
LAcon V is soliciting submissions for a base design for the Hugo Awards that celebrates science fiction’s sense of adventure and what makes LAcon V and Southern California special
Base contest rules here: www.lacon.org/hugobase
LAcon V is soliciting submissions for a base design for the Hugo Awards that celebrates science fiction’s sense of adventure and what makes LAcon V and Southern California special
Base contest rules here: www.lacon.org/hugobase
November 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
You could be the artist who designs next year's Hugo award trophy base
LAcon V is soliciting submissions for a base design for the Hugo Awards that celebrates science fiction’s sense of adventure and what makes LAcon V and Southern California special
Base contest rules here: www.lacon.org/hugobase
LAcon V is soliciting submissions for a base design for the Hugo Awards that celebrates science fiction’s sense of adventure and what makes LAcon V and Southern California special
Base contest rules here: www.lacon.org/hugobase
LAcon V membership rates are going up on January 4th!
You can lock in today's rate and pay over time with our installment plan now: www.lacon.org/2025/05/10/i...
You can lock in today's rate and pay over time with our installment plan now: www.lacon.org/2025/05/10/i...
November 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
LAcon V membership rates are going up on January 4th!
You can lock in today's rate and pay over time with our installment plan now: www.lacon.org/2025/05/10/i...
You can lock in today's rate and pay over time with our installment plan now: www.lacon.org/2025/05/10/i...
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The price of an LAcon V membership will be increasing early in the new year.
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
November 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The price of an LAcon V membership will be increasing early in the new year.
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
The price of an LAcon V membership will be increasing early in the new year.
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
November 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The price of an LAcon V membership will be increasing early in the new year.
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
HECK YEAH!
This time I *will* fill out the program interest survey in a timely manner! (Although, as always, I never assume that I should be given programming and am grateful and humbled to be considered interesting enough to be selected to participate.)
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
HECK YEAH!
LAcon Guest of Honor Ronald D. Moore has a new TV series "Star City" premiering early in 2026.
The spin-off of his hit Apple+ show features the Russian cosmonaut perspective on the space race. Ask him about it at LAcon V!
The spin-off of his hit Apple+ show features the Russian cosmonaut perspective on the space race. Ask him about it at LAcon V!
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
LAcon Guest of Honor Ronald D. Moore has a new TV series "Star City" premiering early in 2026.
The spin-off of his hit Apple+ show features the Russian cosmonaut perspective on the space race. Ask him about it at LAcon V!
The spin-off of his hit Apple+ show features the Russian cosmonaut perspective on the space race. Ask him about it at LAcon V!
November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
LAcon V is still in need of volunteers! We have various positions that we are eager to fill with people who want to be involved.
Apply for positions like:
✨ Education and Museum Coordinator
✨ Fanzine Exhibit Lead
✨ Lighting Assistant
✨ Con Suite Staff
✨ And many more!
LAcon.org/volunteer
Apply for positions like:
✨ Education and Museum Coordinator
✨ Fanzine Exhibit Lead
✨ Lighting Assistant
✨ Con Suite Staff
✨ And many more!
LAcon.org/volunteer
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
LAcon V is still in need of volunteers! We have various positions that we are eager to fill with people who want to be involved.
Apply for positions like:
✨ Education and Museum Coordinator
✨ Fanzine Exhibit Lead
✨ Lighting Assistant
✨ Con Suite Staff
✨ And many more!
LAcon.org/volunteer
Apply for positions like:
✨ Education and Museum Coordinator
✨ Fanzine Exhibit Lead
✨ Lighting Assistant
✨ Con Suite Staff
✨ And many more!
LAcon.org/volunteer
At the 1975 Hugo Awards, a speech by President Nixon was almost shortlisted for Best Dramatic Presentation, missing the final ballot by only a few votes.
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
At the 1975 Hugo Awards, a speech by President Nixon was almost shortlisted for Best Dramatic Presentation, missing the final ballot by only a few votes.
LAcon V Guest of Honor Barbara Hambly's latest novel Murder in the Trembly Lands has just been published. The novel features a 19th Century mystery in New Orleans.
Get your copy signed at LAcon V!
Get your copy signed at LAcon V!
November 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
LAcon V Guest of Honor Barbara Hambly's latest novel Murder in the Trembly Lands has just been published. The novel features a 19th Century mystery in New Orleans.
Get your copy signed at LAcon V!
Get your copy signed at LAcon V!
Calling all adventurous souls!
Adventure awaits at the 84th World Science Fiction Convention - August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Register today!
Lacon.org/register
Adventure awaits at the 84th World Science Fiction Convention - August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Register today!
Lacon.org/register
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Calling all adventurous souls!
Adventure awaits at the 84th World Science Fiction Convention - August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Register today!
Lacon.org/register
Adventure awaits at the 84th World Science Fiction Convention - August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Register today!
Lacon.org/register
🎉🎉🎉
After years of delays, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced its 2026 opening date. Take a first look inside the $1 billion, 300,000-square-foot museum.
Lucas Museum sets opening date: Take an exclusive first look inside
After nearly four years of delays, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has announced its opening date.
www.latimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🎉🎉🎉
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The 84th World Science Fiction Convention isn't all Anaheim has to offer for visitors!
For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies?
It's one of the area's hidden gems!
LAcon.org/register
For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies?
It's one of the area's hidden gems!
LAcon.org/register
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The 84th World Science Fiction Convention isn't all Anaheim has to offer for visitors!
For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies?
It's one of the area's hidden gems!
LAcon.org/register
For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies?
It's one of the area's hidden gems!
LAcon.org/register
Reposted by Los Angeles Worldcon
DRIVE readers!
Sci-fi's WorldCon will be held in LA in 2026! That's local for me, so I'm goin'! Keep an eye on announcements at drivecomic.com --& we'll organize a reader get-together & laugh & talk & be best pals forever!
(And in the meantime: Get tix at www.lacon.org / @laworldcon.bsky.social )
Sci-fi's WorldCon will be held in LA in 2026! That's local for me, so I'm goin'! Keep an eye on announcements at drivecomic.com --& we'll organize a reader get-together & laugh & talk & be best pals forever!
(And in the meantime: Get tix at www.lacon.org / @laworldcon.bsky.social )
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
DRIVE readers!
Sci-fi's WorldCon will be held in LA in 2026! That's local for me, so I'm goin'! Keep an eye on announcements at drivecomic.com --& we'll organize a reader get-together & laugh & talk & be best pals forever!
(And in the meantime: Get tix at www.lacon.org / @laworldcon.bsky.social )
Sci-fi's WorldCon will be held in LA in 2026! That's local for me, so I'm goin'! Keep an eye on announcements at drivecomic.com --& we'll organize a reader get-together & laugh & talk & be best pals forever!
(And in the meantime: Get tix at www.lacon.org / @laworldcon.bsky.social )
In case you missed it, LAcon V has decided to hold a virtual Business Meeting, meaning that most of the sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held online using a virtual platform.
November 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
In case you missed it, LAcon V has decided to hold a virtual Business Meeting, meaning that most of the sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held online using a virtual platform.
The 84th World Science Fiction Convention isn't all Anaheim has to offer for visitors!
For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies?
It's one of the area's hidden gems!
LAcon.org/register
For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies?
It's one of the area's hidden gems!
LAcon.org/register
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The 84th World Science Fiction Convention isn't all Anaheim has to offer for visitors!
For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies?
It's one of the area's hidden gems!
LAcon.org/register
For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies?
It's one of the area's hidden gems!
LAcon.org/register
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Some of the #SciArt community might be interested in this!
Craft a piece of science fiction history! LAcon V is soliciting submissions for a base design for the Hugo Awards that celebrates science fiction’s sense of adventure and what makes LAcon V and Southern California special as both a Worldcon & location.
We welcome all submissions: lacon.org/hugobase
We welcome all submissions: lacon.org/hugobase
November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Some of the #SciArt community might be interested in this!
LAcon V guest of honour Dr. Anita Sengupta is being featured at this year's LA Times Inspirational Womens Forum.
Check out the coverage here: www.latimes.com/about/pressr...
Check out the coverage here: www.latimes.com/about/pressr...
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
LAcon V guest of honour Dr. Anita Sengupta is being featured at this year's LA Times Inspirational Womens Forum.
Check out the coverage here: www.latimes.com/about/pressr...
Check out the coverage here: www.latimes.com/about/pressr...
Craft a piece of science fiction history! LAcon V is soliciting submissions for a base design for the Hugo Awards that celebrates science fiction’s sense of adventure and what makes LAcon V and Southern California special as both a Worldcon & location.
We welcome all submissions: lacon.org/hugobase
We welcome all submissions: lacon.org/hugobase
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Craft a piece of science fiction history! LAcon V is soliciting submissions for a base design for the Hugo Awards that celebrates science fiction’s sense of adventure and what makes LAcon V and Southern California special as both a Worldcon & location.
We welcome all submissions: lacon.org/hugobase
We welcome all submissions: lacon.org/hugobase