Fan Conventions

The 40th edition of the big kahuna. Full badges on sale now; single day badges on sale August 1.

Don't know if this really counts as a fan con but it is a big gathering and celebration so it gets a by.

"Join us for a two-weekend celebration of culture and community

The Merchant City Festival returns for 2026, transforming the heart of Glasgow into a vibrant hub of creativity from 24 July - 2 August. From circus and dance to a dedicated family programme, we’re bringing arts and performance out of the theatre and onto the pavement.

There will be more information on our iconic Merchant City Festival markets coming soon!"

"An iconic Gothic Revival-designed former church will soon open its doors... For one night only - the living will dance beside the dead.

Northern Frights: Dance of Death A Formal Ball for the Beautifully Damned Over 18's Only Ticket includes:

3 Course Meal
Welcome drink
Welcome photograph in the church
Live Music
Live entertainment

Flexible payment plans are available.

Menu selections, including vegetarian and vegan delights, will be provided closer to the event.

Tables seat up to 12 guests. Larger groups will be split across adjoining tables wherever possible."

"Northern Frights returns this Halloween for an over-18s night at Paisley Town Hall. With burlesque, a bar, horror traders, eerie entertainment and plenty of spooky surprises, this is Halloween for the grown-ups."

You know, for steam and stuff.

For Otaku and friends

Many Star Trek guests

Details pending.

"Glasgow Tales and Tabletop Gathering

18–19 July | ACVC Hub, Orton Place Industrial Park, Glasgow Near Ibrox Subway Station

A free roleplaying and Storytelling event,

Traders, Games, Socialising and more.

Roll the dice on something different at the Glasgow Tales and Tabletop Gathering. A brand-new weekend of interactive storytelling, tabletop roleplaying games, creativity, and community connection.

Hosted at the accessible ACVC Hub, this two-day gathering is designed to welcome everyone, from complete beginners to experienced players into a friendly and supportive gaming space where imagination comes first.

This is a space built around welcoming people in sharing stories, trying something new, and connecting through collaborative play.

Throughout the weekend, volunteer storytellers and game masters will run a wide variety of one-shot tabletop RPG adventures, from fantasy and horror to mystery and cinematic storytelling experiences. Whether you’ve played for years or never rolled a dice before, there will be games designed to help you jump in and have fun."

"3 days of board games, D&D, camping, music, food & drink, + more."

"Bloody Scotland established itself as the leading Scottish International Crime Writing Festival in 2012 with acclaimed writers Lin Anderson and Alex Gray at the helm, then joined by Craig Robertson and Gordon Brown. Based in Stirling, Bloody Scotland has brought hundreds of crime writers new and established to the stage with always enthusiastic attendees who make the festival every bit as much as the writers do."

"Dundead is our annual horror and cult film festival that takes place over four days in May. Running since 2011, the festival brings together a mix of previews and premieres of brand new genre titles as well as specially selected horror classics.

The horror continues throughout the year with monthly Dundead screenings as part of the regular cinema programme and a curated programme in October to celebrate Halloween."

"Horror Con Scotland returns in 2027 to Hall 3 at the SEC Glasgow - and this time, we're raising the dead!"

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"Koyo Con (formerly known as Rai Con - Winter) is new to the SEC this Autumn and is a sister event to kaiju Con which takes place in May. Koyo is a one-day anime & manga extravaganza with an Autumn theme and some Halloween prop sets. Jam-packed with as much anime and manga-related fun into one event as humanly possible, with various events including panels, tournaments, Cosplay competitions, workshops, screenings and more! For the Fans!"

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"EPIC Comic Con: Returns to Halls 2 and 3 at Glasgow’s SEC Centre for a fan-filled weekend this Autumn on the 26th and 27th September 2026. Meet very special guests from the worlds of film, gaming, tv and comics.

There's something for all fandoms at EPIC Con: Including. Guests from Gaming, TV & Comics Props and set builds, Retro Gaming, Table Top Gaming, Kids zone, Exclusive on stage shows, Cosplay Showcase & C3 championship, Artist Alley, Comics Village, Vendors and Exhibitors.All on stage events are included in the ticket price. If you love comics,films, gaming sci-fi, anime, tv, manga or cosplay - We’ve got you covered! For the Fans!"

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"Kaiju Con (formerly known as Rai Con) returns to the SEC on Saturday 16th May for a one-day anime & manga celebration. A jam-packed programme of activities and interations, including panels, TCG tournaments, Cosplay competitions, Calligraphy workshops, Reto Gaming, Silent K-pop/J-pop Disco and more!For the Fans!"

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