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Hal-Con is an annual weekend event held in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada and held at the end of fall. Originally showcasing comic books, games, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts. It has grown to encompasses the full-spectrum of geekdom, including Comic Books, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Cyberpunk, Steampunk, Renaissance, Anime, and anything else of the fantastical while still having enough appeal for even the most casual fan. The gathering includes entertainment for most tastes from music, stage show, and small social gaming circles, and the chance to rub elbows with the famous and infamous of geek pop-culture. https://instagram.com/halcon_scificon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

10/25/2026

Mark your calendars!

The auction in support of the IWK Foundation and Kids Help Phone will go live November 1, running until Sunday, November 8 at 2:00pm!

10/24/2026

13 days until Hal-Con! …. Ahahahajajajajajajaahajfkcjdndohmygodhahahajajajaja

10/24/2026

UPDATE:

Some of our partnering hotels would like you to know, that they still have availability at the Hal-Con convention rate! This won't last long, so please reach out and book with them ASAP!

The Delta Halifax, The Hollis, Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites, Four Points by Sheraton, and the Moxy are waiting to hear from you!

10/24/2026

Everybody stay calm! It's happening!

Hal-Con's event schedule is now officially live! You can search halcon2026.sched.com for full access!

You can also search your App Store for “Hal-Con 2026” to download this year’s app!

10/23/2026

As we near Hal-Con 2026, we would like to remind everyone that we have an incredible line up for vendors, societies and sponsors that we know will WOW you! As we prepare we wanted to share some important information to make the experience incredible!

If you want to see our incredible line up this year please check the map on our website: Vendors | Schedule & Events | Hal-Con

10/19/2026

Into the Unknown! INTO THE UNKN- you get it.

Find us at our brand new venue as we boldly step into new territory - just down the block from the convention centre. Starting at 7pm on Saturday, November 7th, we’ll be taking over UNKNWN and Neon Armadillo for an evening of great food, better music, and all the fun you can swing a womp rat at!

Into the Unknown is presented in partnership with the Grafton Connor Group, and is open to all Warp Speed passholders. Additional tickets will be available for purchase soon; keep an eye on our social media!

We invite you to dress as you please! We all love an opportunity to get dressed up, and we encourage you to dress in your finest, whatever that finest may be and what it means to you.

Both UNKNWN and Neon Armadillo are on the second floor, and are fully accessible, with elevator access. If you have any questions about accessibility at the venue, or about the event in general, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

When: 7pm-10pm, Saturday, November 7th

Where: 1737 Grafton St

10/17/2026

CONTEST CLOSED!

Merry Melodramas. Live Musical Theatre. is giving away a two tickets to their October 25th Halloween Show: Nightmare on Ochterloney Street!

All you have to do is like this post and comment below your favorite Halloween movie!

Contest closes Tuesday, October 20th at Noon. Winner will be contacted within DM’s shortly there after.

Spooky!

10/17/2026

Ring in the New Year with a night of glamour, intrigue, and celebration!

Tickets for The Timeless Gala are on sale for $169 each! Quantities are limited, so be sure to secure yours before they're gone.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of vintage glamour as we transform the night into a dazzling 1920s speakeasy experience. Celebrate with friends and ring in the New Year in timeless style.

Check out our website for full event details, hotel accommodations, and the Eventbrite ticket link:

https://hal-con.com/schedule-and-events/year-round-events/the-timeless-gala

Don't wait... this extraordinary evening is sure to sell out!

10/17/2026

What? Hal-Con has a schedule? You mean we don't higgledy piggledy throw things into rooms day of?

Why yes, we are functional adults who organize some pretty cool stuff, and you'll see all that stuff on October 24th!

10/16/2026

Flying solo to Hal-Con, or just want to add a few more to your con patrol? Where could the best way to meet new friends with like minded interests be, hmm ....

Come on out to the 8th annual Speed Friending, where we will be running games and having fun! Enjoy the pre Hal-Con lull with yummy refreshments, cocktails and a fantastically fun evening you won't regret ... unless you tend to regret letting the good times roll.

Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Stardust Bar & Kitchen

Tickets for this event available through Eventbrite, just search Hal-Con!

Address

5675 Nelson Place
Halifax, NS
B3J1H1

Website

http://www.hal-con.com/

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