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!
LAcon V needs Program Participants!
Fill out the interest form here: lacon.org/programming/programparticipant
You will need to log in using your LAcon V Planorama account.
Survey closes March 31, 2026. It's not possible to edit the survey once submitted, but you can submit it again!
Fill out the interest form here: lacon.org/programming/programparticipant
You will need to log in using your LAcon V Planorama account.
Survey closes March 31, 2026. It's not possible to edit the survey once submitted, but you can submit it again!
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
LAcon V needs Program Participants!
Fill out the interest form here: lacon.org/programming/programparticipant
You will need to log in using your LAcon V Planorama account.
Survey closes March 31, 2026. It's not possible to edit the survey once submitted, but you can submit it again!
Fill out the interest form here: lacon.org/programming/programparticipant
You will need to log in using your LAcon V Planorama account.
Survey closes March 31, 2026. It's not possible to edit the survey once submitted, but you can submit it again!
LAcon V has a volunteer position for YOU!
Apply for positions like:
✨ Exhibits Deputy Division Head
✨ Fanzine Exhibit Lead
✨ Costume Exhibit Coordinator
✨ And many more!
Find these positions and more at LAcon.org/volunteer
Apply for positions like:
✨ Exhibits Deputy Division Head
✨ Fanzine Exhibit Lead
✨ Costume Exhibit Coordinator
✨ And many more!
Find these positions and more at LAcon.org/volunteer
November 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
LAcon V has a volunteer position for YOU!
Apply for positions like:
✨ Exhibits Deputy Division Head
✨ Fanzine Exhibit Lead
✨ Costume Exhibit Coordinator
✨ And many more!
Find these positions and more at LAcon.org/volunteer
Apply for positions like:
✨ Exhibits Deputy Division Head
✨ Fanzine Exhibit Lead
✨ Costume Exhibit Coordinator
✨ And many more!
Find these positions and more at LAcon.org/volunteer
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.
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...
The social media team has just been informed that Ursula Vernon's role as Toastmaster refers to her handling proceedings of a public speaking engagement.
In retrospect, this makes a lot more sense.
We apologize for this confusion.
In retrospect, this makes a lot more sense.
We apologize for this confusion.
November 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The social media team has just been informed that Ursula Vernon's role as Toastmaster refers to her handling proceedings of a public speaking engagement.
In retrospect, this makes a lot more sense.
We apologize for this confusion.
In retrospect, this makes a lot more sense.
We apologize for this confusion.
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
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
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
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
LAcon V has a table out at Windycon this weekend!
Say hi to Fuzzy and our staff at the table, get info about signing up for the con, programming, and more.
Say hi to Fuzzy and our staff at the table, get info about signing up for the con, programming, and more.
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
LAcon V has a table out at Windycon this weekend!
Say hi to Fuzzy and our staff at the table, get info about signing up for the con, programming, and more.
Say hi to Fuzzy and our staff at the table, get info about signing up for the con, programming, and more.
LAcon V is still in need of volunteers! We have various positions open in the Exhibits and Program departments that we are eager to fill with people who want to be involved.
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 AM
LAcon V is still in need of volunteers! We have various positions open in the Exhibits and Program departments that we are eager to fill with people who want to be involved.
Looking for a good Halloween read about Los Angeles? In his Nebula-shortlisted novel Expiration Date, Tim Powers turns Los Angeles into a haunted maze of ghost addicts, fading glamour, and occult undercurrents. It's an urban fantasy about how Hollywood hides its horrors. #SciFiLosAngeles
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Looking for a good Halloween read about Los Angeles? In his Nebula-shortlisted novel Expiration Date, Tim Powers turns Los Angeles into a haunted maze of ghost addicts, fading glamour, and occult undercurrents. It's an urban fantasy about how Hollywood hides its horrors. #SciFiLosAngeles
Happy 78th Birthday to Tim Kirk, LAcon V Guest of Honor! 🎉
From his award-winning work as a fan artist to his famous professional illustrations of JRR Tolkien's classic works, Tim’s art has inspired many across the science fiction & fantasy community.
What are your favorites of his works?
From his award-winning work as a fan artist to his famous professional illustrations of JRR Tolkien's classic works, Tim’s art has inspired many across the science fiction & fantasy community.
What are your favorites of his works?
October 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Happy 78th Birthday to Tim Kirk, LAcon V Guest of Honor! 🎉
From his award-winning work as a fan artist to his famous professional illustrations of JRR Tolkien's classic works, Tim’s art has inspired many across the science fiction & fantasy community.
What are your favorites of his works?
From his award-winning work as a fan artist to his famous professional illustrations of JRR Tolkien's classic works, Tim’s art has inspired many across the science fiction & fantasy community.
What are your favorites of his works?
Calling all adventurous souls!
Adventure awaits you at LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention.
August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Register today and don't miss out at lacon.org/register
(Photo from LAcon II in 1984 courtesy of fanac.org)
Adventure awaits you at LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention.
August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Register today and don't miss out at lacon.org/register
(Photo from LAcon II in 1984 courtesy of fanac.org)
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Calling all adventurous souls!
Adventure awaits you at LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention.
August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Register today and don't miss out at lacon.org/register
(Photo from LAcon II in 1984 courtesy of fanac.org)
Adventure awaits you at LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention.
August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Register today and don't miss out at lacon.org/register
(Photo from LAcon II in 1984 courtesy of fanac.org)
Here's another title you can add to your "To Be Read" list!
Guest of Honor Colleen Doran is a contributor to Volume 1 of The Ghost Compendium, a collection of the complete Ghost comic series, coming out on November 18th.
Find out more here: www.darkhorse.com/Books/3015-9...
Guest of Honor Colleen Doran is a contributor to Volume 1 of The Ghost Compendium, a collection of the complete Ghost comic series, coming out on November 18th.
Find out more here: www.darkhorse.com/Books/3015-9...
October 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Here's another title you can add to your "To Be Read" list!
Guest of Honor Colleen Doran is a contributor to Volume 1 of The Ghost Compendium, a collection of the complete Ghost comic series, coming out on November 18th.
Find out more here: www.darkhorse.com/Books/3015-9...
Guest of Honor Colleen Doran is a contributor to Volume 1 of The Ghost Compendium, a collection of the complete Ghost comic series, coming out on November 18th.
Find out more here: www.darkhorse.com/Books/3015-9...