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/
How did we do?
This is the final reminder to please complete the Membership Survey- you got it by email/ available on the member portal.
It’s short, it genuinely helps future Eastercons, and everyone who completes it will be entered into a prize draw for membership to a future Eastercon.
This is the final reminder to please complete the Membership Survey- you got it by email/ available on the member portal.
It’s short, it genuinely helps future Eastercons, and everyone who completes it will be entered into a prize draw for membership to a future Eastercon.
April 30, 2026 at 1:43 PM
How did we do?
This is the final reminder to please complete the Membership Survey- you got it by email/ available on the member portal.
It’s short, it genuinely helps future Eastercons, and everyone who completes it will be entered into a prize draw for membership to a future Eastercon.
This is the final reminder to please complete the Membership Survey- you got it by email/ available on the member portal.
It’s short, it genuinely helps future Eastercons, and everyone who completes it will be entered into a prize draw for membership to a future Eastercon.
The opening ceremony is over, the panels have started, streams are steaming, the dealers are dealing, the art show is showing, the games are playing….
Are we quackers or are our the ducks they are finally, finally, in a row?
Are we quackers or are our the ducks they are finally, finally, in a row?
April 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The opening ceremony is over, the panels have started, streams are steaming, the dealers are dealing, the art show is showing, the games are playing….
Are we quackers or are our the ducks they are finally, finally, in a row?
Are we quackers or are our the ducks they are finally, finally, in a row?
In Memoriam:
At the opening ceremony we will be taking a moment to remember members of our community, and adjacent to it, who have died since the last Eastercon.
If you’d like a name included you can submit a name via the form in the members portal.
At the opening ceremony we will be taking a moment to remember members of our community, and adjacent to it, who have died since the last Eastercon.
If you’d like a name included you can submit a name via the form in the members portal.
March 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM
In Memoriam:
At the opening ceremony we will be taking a moment to remember members of our community, and adjacent to it, who have died since the last Eastercon.
If you’d like a name included you can submit a name via the form in the members portal.
At the opening ceremony we will be taking a moment to remember members of our community, and adjacent to it, who have died since the last Eastercon.
If you’d like a name included you can submit a name via the form in the members portal.
Why is it called this?
Named in memory of Dr Arthur Rose “Doc” Weir and first presented in 1963, the Doc Weir Award is given each year to someone the members of that year's Eastercon feel has made a truly noteworthy contribution to UK fandom.
Named in memory of Dr Arthur Rose “Doc” Weir and first presented in 1963, the Doc Weir Award is given each year to someone the members of that year's Eastercon feel has made a truly noteworthy contribution to UK fandom.
March 27, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Why is it called this?
Named in memory of Dr Arthur Rose “Doc” Weir and first presented in 1963, the Doc Weir Award is given each year to someone the members of that year's Eastercon feel has made a truly noteworthy contribution to UK fandom.
Named in memory of Dr Arthur Rose “Doc” Weir and first presented in 1963, the Doc Weir Award is given each year to someone the members of that year's Eastercon feel has made a truly noteworthy contribution to UK fandom.
Are you excited yet? Just 25 days to go until Iridescence 2026!
If you would like to wear the fabulous Iridescence phoenix at the convention, then now’s the moment to order your merch so it arrives in time.
T‑shirts, hoodies, and more are available here:
stowshirts.com/collections/...
If you would like to wear the fabulous Iridescence phoenix at the convention, then now’s the moment to order your merch so it arrives in time.
T‑shirts, hoodies, and more are available here:
stowshirts.com/collections/...
March 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Are you excited yet? Just 25 days to go until Iridescence 2026!
If you would like to wear the fabulous Iridescence phoenix at the convention, then now’s the moment to order your merch so it arrives in time.
T‑shirts, hoodies, and more are available here:
stowshirts.com/collections/...
If you would like to wear the fabulous Iridescence phoenix at the convention, then now’s the moment to order your merch so it arrives in time.
T‑shirts, hoodies, and more are available here:
stowshirts.com/collections/...
**Klaxon** Programme Participants: your draft schedule is live!
The draft schedule is now on PlanZ.
You must log in to accept or reject your items. If you do not do this you may lose them.
Deadline is 9pm UTC on Tuesday 10 March.
We've tried to accommodate as many items and people as possible.
The draft schedule is now on PlanZ.
You must log in to accept or reject your items. If you do not do this you may lose them.
Deadline is 9pm UTC on Tuesday 10 March.
We've tried to accommodate as many items and people as possible.
March 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
**Klaxon** Programme Participants: your draft schedule is live!
The draft schedule is now on PlanZ.
You must log in to accept or reject your items. If you do not do this you may lose them.
Deadline is 9pm UTC on Tuesday 10 March.
We've tried to accommodate as many items and people as possible.
The draft schedule is now on PlanZ.
You must log in to accept or reject your items. If you do not do this you may lose them.
Deadline is 9pm UTC on Tuesday 10 March.
We've tried to accommodate as many items and people as possible.
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.
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!
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
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
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/...
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
Our table at @novacon.bsky.social is open. Come see us, buy a membership.
It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.
It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.
November 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our table at @novacon.bsky.social is open. Come see us, buy a membership.
It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.
It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.
Attending tickets for Iridescence 2026 ( Eastercon ) currently start at £50/£80 for adults, £20 for teens. This price will rise at the start of December 2025, so check out the link in the profile today and book!
When? 3rd-6th April, 2026
Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
When? 3rd-6th April, 2026
Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Attending tickets for Iridescence 2026 ( Eastercon ) currently start at £50/£80 for adults, £20 for teens. This price will rise at the start of December 2025, so check out the link in the profile today and book!
When? 3rd-6th April, 2026
Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
When? 3rd-6th April, 2026
Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
Are you going to Novacon this weekend? ( @novacon.bsky.social ) The guest of honour is
@emilytesh.net and it should be fabulous fun.
Come see us at the Iridescence 2026 Fan Table, and pick up a membership for 2026's Eastercon coming to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.
@emilytesh.net and it should be fabulous fun.
Come see us at the Iridescence 2026 Fan Table, and pick up a membership for 2026's Eastercon coming to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Are you going to Novacon this weekend? ( @novacon.bsky.social ) The guest of honour is
@emilytesh.net and it should be fabulous fun.
Come see us at the Iridescence 2026 Fan Table, and pick up a membership for 2026's Eastercon coming to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.
@emilytesh.net and it should be fabulous fun.
Come see us at the Iridescence 2026 Fan Table, and pick up a membership for 2026's Eastercon coming to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.
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 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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
Who else is at World Fantasycon in #Brighton this weekend?
@hws.bsky.social @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
@hws.bsky.social @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Who else is at World Fantasycon in #Brighton this weekend?
@hws.bsky.social @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
@hws.bsky.social @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
Programme at Iridescence!
Want to be on a panel, run a workshop, or give a talk? Fill in the form and submit your ideas.
We are excited to build an awesome programme with you!
eastercon2026.org/programme
Want to be on a panel, run a workshop, or give a talk? Fill in the form and submit your ideas.
We are excited to build an awesome programme with you!
eastercon2026.org/programme
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Programme at Iridescence!
Want to be on a panel, run a workshop, or give a talk? Fill in the form and submit your ideas.
We are excited to build an awesome programme with you!
eastercon2026.org/programme
Want to be on a panel, run a workshop, or give a talk? Fill in the form and submit your ideas.
We are excited to build an awesome programme with you!
eastercon2026.org/programme
We are looking for volunteers.
Volunteering is at the heart of Eastercon. It is what makes the convention possible!
By giving a little of your time, you help shape the experience for everyone while joining a welcoming, creative community.
The form is on our website eastercon2026.org/volunteering
Volunteering is at the heart of Eastercon. It is what makes the convention possible!
By giving a little of your time, you help shape the experience for everyone while joining a welcoming, creative community.
The form is on our website eastercon2026.org/volunteering
September 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We are looking for volunteers.
Volunteering is at the heart of Eastercon. It is what makes the convention possible!
By giving a little of your time, you help shape the experience for everyone while joining a welcoming, creative community.
The form is on our website eastercon2026.org/volunteering
Volunteering is at the heart of Eastercon. It is what makes the convention possible!
By giving a little of your time, you help shape the experience for everyone while joining a welcoming, creative community.
The form is on our website eastercon2026.org/volunteering
Display in the Iridescence Art Show.
The Art Show at Iridescence is all about celebrating the incredible creativity in our community. It is a space where fans can admire, celebrate, and buy art directly from creators.
Full info on the website eastercon2026.org/art-show
The Art Show at Iridescence is all about celebrating the incredible creativity in our community. It is a space where fans can admire, celebrate, and buy art directly from creators.
Full info on the website eastercon2026.org/art-show
September 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Display in the Iridescence Art Show.
The Art Show at Iridescence is all about celebrating the incredible creativity in our community. It is a space where fans can admire, celebrate, and buy art directly from creators.
Full info on the website eastercon2026.org/art-show
The Art Show at Iridescence is all about celebrating the incredible creativity in our community. It is a space where fans can admire, celebrate, and buy art directly from creators.
Full info on the website eastercon2026.org/art-show
Congratulations to Sierra Greer who is now 39th winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for their book, Annie Bot.
Pictured here with the other nominees.
Pictured here with the other nominees.
June 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Congratulations to Sierra Greer who is now 39th winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for their book, Annie Bot.
Pictured here with the other nominees.
Pictured here with the other nominees.