News:

  • Kids are now “Free” at Philcon: While 7 and under were always free, now 12 and under are free. They still require an adult to register and attend supervise them at all times.
  • All other membership prices remain unchanged from 2025. But you can always buy early to save. See the Registration Pricing page for details.
  • Registration for Philcon 2026 is open using our Registration Portal at https://reg.philcon.org.
  • Volunteers Needed: We now once again have a volunteers page on the website. And we can use your help.

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In person at the Doubletree by Hilton, Cherry Hill, NJ

Join us for the 90th anniversary of the world’s first and longest-running conference on science fiction, fantasy, and horror! Philcon 2026 will take place on November 20-22, 2026 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Cherry Hill, NJ..

Started in 1936, Philcon features cutting-edge programming about literature, art, television, film, anime, comics, science, gaming, costuming and cosplay, music, and other topics of interest to fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. We will also have many other attractions, such as our awesome Art Show and Auction; a Vendors Room full of unique merchandise; a full-featured Tabletop Gaming Room; our Writer’s Workshop (featuring professional authors and editors); our Young Writers Contest, Concerts; Dances, our Masquerade/Costume Competition, and much more!

Philcon 2026 Respiratory Illness Policy

Philcon will not require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 due to the elimination of
the means by which the US government and many states document that vaccinations were received.

Masking will be voluntary in most cases, however, certain events may be closed to unmasked attendees. Masks will be available at the registration desk.

Please stay home if you are ill. If you have preregistered and cannot attend due to illness, contact registration@philcon.org to have your membership transferred to the 2027 convention.

Philcon reserves the right to modify this policy in reaction to developments between now and the time of the convention.