To the Stars: 14 Way-Cool Sci-Fi Conventions in April

Dates, locations, times, tickets, prices, celebrities and who will be where at the top sci-fi conventions in April 2023

Meet Karl Urban, Boba Fett, Katie Cassidy, Katy O’Brian, William Shatner, Ron Pearlman, Rose McGowan and so many more. Salute the 501st. Cosplay till you drop. Game, collect, trade and get the scoop on new and upcoming science fiction – from Texas to Australia, Scarborough to Calgary, New Zealand and Europe – at these awesome sci-fi conventions in April 2023.

14 More Awesome Sci-Fi Conventions in April 2023 (Near You)

Arlington Comic Fest

Texas US, 15–16 April 2023

Come meet Burton Gilliam from Blazing Saddles and Back to the Future 3, as well as Drew Breedlove, the voice behind Meguru Bachira of Blue Lock. The main attraction, though, is the incredible collection of new and vintage comics for trading, as well as merchandise and collectables at Arlington Comic Fest.

Watch: The Arlington Comic Fest Experience

Dates 15–16 April 2023 Location Bob Duncan Center, Arlington, Texas, US
Prices $7–$15 | Get tickets

Armageddon Expo Wellington

New Zealand, 22–23 April 2023

Meet The 100 and The Flash’s Richard Harmon, Julia Roberts’ brother Eric, Lee Majdoub from Dirk Gently’s and Sonic The Hedgehog, Freema Agyeman and Sophie Aldred from Doctor Who and more. Cosplay, find rare collectables, game, and geek out on anime and new and classic TV and movies at Armageddon Expo Wellington.

Watch: The Armageddon Expo Wellington Experience

Dates 22–23 April 2023 Location Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
Prices from $23.00 | Get tickets

Omni-Con

Cookeville Tennesee US, 22–23 April 2023

Catch ‘em all in all-day Pokemon GO, Belegarth fantasy armour and mock combat all day, cosplay, go Avengers 101, join the anime lipsync battle, and come hash out your faves – Marvel VS DC, who’s best? And what’s next for Star Wars? There are also loads of cool collectables and awesome snacks to buy at Alpha Psi Phi university member-organised anime convention, Omni-Con.

Watch: Some Way-Back Anime Cosplay at Omni-Con

Dates 22–23 April 2023 Location Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, US Prices $10–$15 | Get tickets

Sci-Fi Scarborough

UK, 22–23 April 2023

Meet Star Wars’ General Madine, a host of Doctor Who artists, practically the whole cast of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and more. Cosplay, game, try your hand at pub trivia, geek out over classic and new sci-fi movies and check out the Scarborough Garrison (legendary Star Wars cosplay) and so much more at Sci-Fi Scarborough.

Watch: Cosplay at Sci-Fi Scarborough

Dates 22–23 April 2023 Location Scarborough Spa, UK
Prices £5 – £30 | Get tickets

Supanova Comic-Con & Gaming – Melbourne

Melbourne Australia, 22–23 April 2023

Come meet Karl Urban, Boba Fett, Green Arrow, Supernatural’s Katie Cassidy and Crowley, Jim Cummings in person and so many more. Game, cosplay, collect, see the 501st in action, meet Rexie face-to-face, see exclusive screenings of new and upcoming shows and movies, check out the manga sketch-off and so much more at Supanova Comic-Con & Gaming.

Watch: The Supanova Comic-Con & Gaming Experience

Dates 22–23 April 2023 Location’Melbourne Showgrounds, Australia
Prices $42.50–$250 | Get tickets

Concinnity

Milwaukee US, 22 April 2023

Meet Dr Who and Silver Scream authors Steven Warren Hill and Robert Warnock, director Mike Olson, TS:NOW writer and ultimate game master Scott Kongable, and Emmy-winning special effects model builder Brian Neubauer. Cosplay, collect, trade, video game and table-tip RPG and so much more at Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Concinnity.

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Date 22 April 2023 Location Milwaukee School of Engineering, Wisconsin, US
Prices $15–$20 | Get tickets

Calgary Expo

Canada, 27–30 April 2023

Come meet Lou Ferrigno, Danny Trejo, James McAvoy, Sam Raimi, “Jim Hopper” and “Vecna”, Christina Ricci, Vincent D’Onofrio, Zachary Levi and many more from Star TrekStar WarsHarry PotterObi-Wan Kenobi and more. Game, cosplay, collect, trade, discover new anime, sci-fi and fantasy, and fans meetups. It’s all happening at Calgary Expo.

Watch: The Calgary Expo Experience

Dates 27–30 April 2023 Location Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Prices $27–$109 | Get tickets

OmegaCon

Siren Wisconsin US, 28–30 April 2023

And for something very different, how ‘bout a relax-a-con (decadence con) at Crooked Lake Wisconsin? No, there’s no serious programming, no pressure to cosplay, and not much trading or spending required. Just a group of awesome geeks meeting, playing games and generally geeking out about everything from Tolkien to Start Trek – and whatever else – in an awesome laidback setting or the weekend. More of a sci-fi fantasy retreat, if you like. At OmegaCon.

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Dates 28–30 April 2023 Location The Lodge at Crooked Lake, Siren, Wisconsin, US Prices from $45 | Get tickets

South Texas Comic Con

McCallen US, 28–30 April 2023

Come meet William Shatner, Ron Pearlman, Giancarlo Esposito, Rose McGowan, Mick Folley and animators from HaloThe Legend of KorraOne Punch Man and more. Cosplay, game, trade and collect, catch shows and get celebrity photo ops at The South Texas Comic Con.

Watch: The South Texas Comic Con Experience

Dates 28–30 April 2023 Location McAllen Convention Center, Texas, US
Prices $15–$25 | Get tickets

Armageddon Expo Christchurch 

New Zealand, 29–30 April 2023

Meet Ant-Man and The Mandalorian’s Katy O’Brian, Julia Roberts’ brother Eric, Lee Majdoub from Dirk Gently’s and Sonic The Hedgehog, Freema Agyeman and Sophie Aldred from Doctor Who and more. Cosplay, find rare collectables, game Fortnite, Just Dance and more, and geek out on anime and new and classic TV and movies at Armageddon Expo Christchurch.

Watch: The Armageddon Expo Christchurch  Experience

Dates 29–30 April 2023 Location Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre, New Zealand Prices from $20 | Get tickets

Four State Comic-Con

Hagerstown Maryland US, 29–30 April 2023

Meet the voice of Goku (Peter Kelamis), a grown-up Gage from Pet Sematary, Alice Cooper’s theatrical consultant and many more from TV, DC, Blackbox and Marvel. Cosplay, collect and gawk at some of the most amazing Spider-Man collections known to man at Four State Comic-Con Hagerstown.

Watch: At Four State Comic-Con

Dates 29–30 April 2023 Location Hagerstown Community College ARCC, Maryland US Prices $10–$25 | Get tickets

MondoCon

Budapest Hungary, 29–30 April 2023

Anime, cosplay, gaming – it’s all happening at MondoCon in Hungary. Battle it out in the Tekken 7 or Just Dance tournaments, show off your cosplay and rub shoulders with the pros. Eat, drink, collect and be merry at MondoCon.

Watch: The MondoCon Experience

Dates 29–30 April 2023 Location Hungexpo, Budapest, Hungary
Prices HUF 6000–8000 | Get tickets

Fangaea

San Diego US, 29 April 2023

Meet the voices behind Mr Crab’s daughter and Dianne from Family Guy, Naruto’s Shino Aburame, Duke Nukem himself and many more. Come cosplay (till you drop), karaoke (with a  twist), wiled your light sabre, video game and tabletop, and see if you can beat the one-of-a-kind escape room at Fangaea.

Watch: The Fangea Experience

Date 29 April 2023 Location Scottish Rite Masonic Center, San Diego, US
Prices $25 | Get tickets

Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair

Washington New Jersey US, 29 April 2023

Definitely one of the most unique events on this list, the Washington Borough Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair is a steampunk-themed outdoor festival of music, food, collectables, art and live performances. Check out awesome new rockabilly bands and rare-as-cheese circus/carnival acts at Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair.

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Date 29 April 2023 Location Washington Borough Pocket Park, New Jersey, US
Price FREE | More info


Note: I try my best to get every bit of info I can on these LARPs in April, and will keep updating this page all the time. If you know of a book, author, show, channel or event that should be on this list, let me know at elvorne@scifixfantasy.com and I’ll make it happen.


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