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!

LAcon V Convention Program Now Online

The program for the upcoming 84th Worldcon is now live! Access the Program Guide directly at guide.lacon.org or through our Member Portal.

LAcon V Film Festival Selections Revealed

We’re thrilled to bring you the 63 films being shown at this year’s Worldcon Film Festival… click here for a complete list of films you’ll enjoy!

Featured Program Participants Announced

We’ve just announced 75 featured program participants joining us for this year’s Worldcon, with many more to be announced soon…  click here for details.

Fuzzy’s Travelogue Volume Fourteen

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

Hotel Reservations Closing on August 4

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

Single Day Admission Now Available

Registration for single day attendance has opened… 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!

LAcon V Convention Program Guide Released… click here

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

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plus many Featured Program Participants, including
Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Teresa Nielsen Hayden, Chris Kluwe, Holly Black,
Anuja Varghese, Janet Forbes, Bruce Schneider, Ellen Datlow, John Chu, Elizabeth Bear,
Fran Wilde, Harry Turtledove, and virtual guests Valerie Valdes, Olivia Waite and Rachel Hartman
plus many others… click here for more details

The LAcon V Blog

Keep up to date with our news & blog feed.

LAcon V Convention Program Released

July 30, 2026| General Information

We are so excited to announce that the program for LAcon V is now live! ... Read More → LAcon V Convention Program Released

Preliminary Business Meeting Recap

July 18, 2026| General Information

A recap of the proceedings of the July 17, 2026 WSFS Business Meeting is now online, as well as the full video of the event... Read More → Preliminary Business Meeting Recap

LAcon V Film Festival Selections Revealed

July 17, 2026| General Information

This year’s Film Festival at LAcon V includes 63 selections; full details of all of them are now available.... Read More → LAcon V Film Festival Selections Revealed

Featured Program Participants Announced

July 16, 2026| General Information

LAcon V has revealed our Featured Program Participants for our upcoming convention (with many other participants coming soon!)... Read More → Featured Program Participants Announced

Additional Blog Posts

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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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