The 2026 Hugo Awards LIVE

LAcon V is streaming the 2026 Hugo Awards Ceremony to attendees, to the public via YouTube, and announcing this year’s Hugo, Lodestar & Astounding Award Winners throughout on our Hugo Awards Live page.

LAcon V: The 2026 Worldcon Continues

LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is underway… Come join us August 27-31, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Hilton Anaheim & Anaheim Marriott Hotels. Adventure Awaits!

Congratulations, Brisbane: It’s Aussiecon5 in 2028

LAcon V congratulates the Brisbane in 2028 bid committee for being selected to host the 2028 World Science Fiction Convention, Aussiecon5, during the August 30, 2026 WSFS Business Meeting.  Read our statement here.

The Fuzzy Pink Papers: The Daily LAcon V Newsletter

The Fuzzy Pink Papers is our on-site daily newsletter, containing all the latest from this year’s Worldcon. The current issue and all back issues are available on the Daily Newsletter page.

Locations, Hours & Frequently Asked Questions

Exactly what you need to know about where and when and how… click here for our FAQ page which has a full list of our hours of operation, where to find everything, answers to your questions and much more.

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We’ve opened up a Discord server for all members of LAcon V, both in person and virtual… click here for full details and instructions on how to join.

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The 84th World Science Fiction Convention

August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California
with Guests of Honor and Special Guests
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And hundreds of writers, artists and creatives from the science fiction, fantasy, horror and
other genre communities… visit our Program Participants page.

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The 2026 Hugo Awards LIVE

August 31, 2026| General Information

The Hugo Awards are streaming tonight on YouTube and we’ll be announcing winners as they come in!... Read More → The 2026 Hugo Awards LIVE

Congratulations to Aussiecon5: The 2028 World Science Fiction Convention

August 30, 2026| Press Releases

LAcon V, the 2026 World Science Fiction Convention, and its parent organization, the Southern California Institute for Fan Interests... Read More → Congratulations to Aussiecon5: The 2028 World Science Fiction Convention

Site Selection/Main Business Meeting Recap Posted

August 30, 2026| Press Releases

The full recap of the August 30, 2026 WSFS Business Meeting at LAcon V has been posted.... Read More → Site Selection/Main Business Meeting Recap Posted

The Fuzzy Pink Papers: Daily Newsletter

August 29, 2026| Documents & Newsletters

Issues of The Fuzzy Pink Papers, the LAcon V Daily Newsletter (published twice a day), continue to be released... Read More → The Fuzzy Pink Papers: Daily Newsletter

Artist Alley Participants and Updated Art Show Listing

August 25, 2026| General Information

We’ve just published the lists of artists in this year’s Artist Alley and the participants in our Art Show.... Read More → Artist Alley Participants and Updated Art Show Listing

Program Tips, Tricks and Exclusives

August 24, 2026| General Information

Today we’re sharing more detailed information about our program, to help you as you explore the convention.... Read More → Program Tips, Tricks and Exclusives

Fuzzy’s Travelogue: Volume Sixteen (Final Issue)

August 23, 2026| Documents & Newsletters

Fuzzy’s Travelogue is the newsletter of LAcon V: The 84th World Science Fiction Convention. This is Volume Sixteen and the final issue in... Read More → Fuzzy’s Travelogue: Volume Sixteen (Final Issue)

LAcon V Program Preview, Part Two

August 22, 2026| General Information

The second part of LAcon V’s Program Preview, with more of the amazing things at this year’s Worldcon.... Read More → LAcon V Program Preview, Part Two

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