Early Bird Memberships & Writers Workshop now available!
New hotel location & guest announcements coming in June!

ARMADILLOCON 2026 is bringing an amazing slate of SF, fantasy and horror writers, artists and makers.

Join us for over 100 events for fans and writers at all levels – interviews, panel discussions, readings, scheduled gaming, signings, maker sessions, the Meet the Pros Party, a legendary Bar Con, the Writers’ Workshop for new and developing writers, an Art Show and Dealers’ Room where you can shop, and more!

Stay tuned for a fabulous slate of additional guests to be announced!

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This information is subject to change, so be sure to check this page closer to the event!

WHAT IS ARMADILLOCON?

ARMADILLOCON is one of the longest-running community events in Austin.

It’s a fan-run, fan-generated convention celebrating Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and other Weird stories and art. We’ve been helping put the Weird in Austin reading and writing since 1979.

This year’s convention will include over 200 events for fans and writers – interviews, panel discussions, readings, scheduled gaming, signings, maker sessions, the Meet the Pros Party, a legendary Bar Con, the Writers’ Workshop for new and developing writers, a Screenwriting Workshop, an Art Show, a Dealers’ Room where you can shop and talk to other fans, and more!

WHEN AND WHERE IS ARMADILLOCON?

ARMADILLOCON will be held September 11-13, 2026.

The location is being changed. Watch for an announcement at the end of May.

WHEN AND WHERE CAN I GET A BADGE?

Regular ARMADILLOCON memberships are available now online!

ARMADILLOCON WRITERS’ WORKSHOP memberships are also available online!

WHEN DOES THE EVENT START AND END?

ARMADILLOCON programming will take place from approximately 4 PM – 11 PM on Friday, 10 AM to 11 PM on Saturday, and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday.

The ARMADILLOCON WRITERS’ WORKSHOP will take place during the day on Friday, starting at 9 AM and ending at about 4 PM.

A detailed schedule will be released later.

SHOULD I RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMING MY BADGE PURCHASE?

Yes. If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you have not received your confirmation, please contact us ASAP so we can help straighten things out.

I WANT TO GIVE MY TICKET TO SOMEONE ELSE, HOW DO I DO THAT?

If you cannot attend and want to give your ticket to someone else, please contact us.

CAN I LEAVE ARMADILLOCON ONCE I ENTER?

Yes. Just keep your badge/wristband. You need to be wearing your badge/wristband when you are participating in ArmadilloCon events.

ARE THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS?

ARMADILLOCON is an ALL AGES event. Some panel discussions might not be appropriate for all ages and families, though. Parental discretion is advised.

ARMADILLOCON includes a MEET THE PROS PARTY on Friday night. That will include a cash bar with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic options. Be prepared to show ID if you plan to purchase and consume alcohol.

ARMADILLOCON is also known for its BAR CON. The socializing is great, no drink required. Be prepared to show ID if you plan to purchase and consume alcohol.

IS ARMADILLOCON ADA ACCESSIBLE?

Yes. We aim to make ARMADILLOCON a welcoming event for a variety of people. See our ACCESSIBILITY page for details.

WHAT ABOUT SAFETY AND MEDICAL NEEDS?

The closest hospitals with emergency room services are:

• Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas – Emergency, located at 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
• St. David’s South Austin Medical Center Emergency Room, located at 901 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

In the event of an immediate safety concern or medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.

See our HEALTH AND SAFETY and CODE OF CONDUCT pages for additional information.

I WANT TO PARTICIPATE MORE ACTIVELY, HOW CAN I DO THAT?

ARMADILLOCON is a platform for stories and visual art. Join us at our annual festival and come home recharged from great conversations, full of ideas, with art for your walls and to wear, and with a stack of new things to read! Independent, non-corporate, fan-organized and run since 1979, from Austin, TX.

We welcome additional participation! There are a bunch of things you might want to do!

Start by filling out the VOLUNTEER FORM!

Other ways you might want to be involved:

• ADVERTISE in the Program Book: Please consider this. Your ad helps pay for putting a schedule and souvenir book in everyone’s hands.
• ART SHOW: ArmadilloCon’s Art Show includes work by both professionals and fans. Submit your work!
• DEALERS’ ROOM: Want to be a vendor in our Dealers’ Room? Apply today!
• FAN TABLE: Want to have a Fan Table? It would live in our Dealers’ Room? Apply today!
• LITERATURE TABLE: Writers, artist and fan groups are welcome to place flyers, cards, bookmarks and such on the Literature Tabe. It will be just outside the Dealers’ Room.
• JOIN OR DONATE TO FACT: F.A.C.T. is the group of fans that work on the convention before and after the convention happens. Year round, actually. We could always use more interested folks to keep this going!