The world of science fiction & fantasy returns to Los Angeles

Presenting LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), taking place August 27-31, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Hilton Anaheim & Anaheim Marriott Hotels. Adventure Awaits!

Hotel Reservations Closing on August 4

Get your hotel reservations today before the convention discount block closes… Click here for reservations information.

Fuzzy’s Travelogue Volume Thirteen

The thirteenth issue (June 2026) of our monthly convention newsletter is now available. Click here!

Single Day Admission Now Available

Registration for single day attendance has opened… click here for details!

Hugo Base & Lodestar Award Designers Announced

Scott Lefton will design this year’s Hugo Award Base, and the Lodestar Award is designed by H Emiko Ogasawara.  Click here for details!

Disneyland Resort Discounts for LAcon V Members

We are able to provide our attending members with special discounts for the Disneyland Resort. Click here for full details!

Site Selection Voting for 2028 Now Open

Site selection voting for the 86th Worldcon in 2028 by registered members is now open… click here for details.

Join LAcon V’s Facebook Discussion Group

The LAcon V Worldcon Community Group is now live on Facebook and only takes seconds to apply for entry…  click here to join us!

Hotel Reservations close August 4… click here for details

The 84th World Science Fiction Convention
August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California
with Guests of Honor and Special Guests

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The LAcon V Blog

Keep up to date with our news & blog feed.

First WSFS Business Meeting Online This Friday, July 17

July 15, 2026| General Information

The first WSFS online business meeting of the series will take place this Friday, July 17, at 9:00am Pacific Time. Full details and... Read More → First WSFS Business Meeting Online This Friday, July 17

Fuzzy’s Travelogue: Volume Thirteen

June 25, 2026| Documents & Newsletters, General Information

Fuzzy’s Travelogue is the newsletter of LAcon V: The 84th World Science Fiction Convention.  This is Volume Thirteen of the series,... Read More → Fuzzy’s Travelogue: Volume Thirteen

Presenting the South Side Symphony’s Anime Juke Jam

June 24, 2026| General Information

LAcon is delighted to announce that we will feature a Friday night performance by the South Side Symphony as they perform their Anime Juke... Read More → Presenting the South Side Symphony’s Anime Juke Jam

Hugo Award Base & Lodestar Award Designers Announced

June 15, 2026| General Information, Press Releases

LAcon V is proud to announce that the 2026 Hugo Base designer will be Scott Lefton, and the 2026 Lodestar Award will be designed by H Emiko... Read More → Hugo Award Base & Lodestar Award Designers Announced

Additional Blog Posts

It's not just the destination that's important... it's also about the journey!

Get involved with LAcon V

We need YOU... join our expedition!

Are you ready to answer the call? We are always ready for new recruits… volunteer opportunities abound, and we’d love to have you as part of our team!  Click the box below to reach out and get involved.

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