What vendors should know.
Philcon is an annual science fiction conference held in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, featuring programming focused on literature, art, science, film, television, gaming, anime, and comics.
A full weekend membership includes access to all public events with no extra fees.
Timing
November 20, 2026 — 3-day run. Vendor load-in begins at 4 PM on Friday.
Crowd
The peak day is Saturday, which features the Masquerade.
Venue
Philcon takes place at the Doubletree by Hilton, Cherry Hill-Philadelphia, which has ample function space for multiple programming tracks, an Art Show, and a Dealers Room.
Applications
Details on becoming a dealer can be found on the convention's Vending page.
What's happening.
Vendor Hall
The Dealers Room opens at 4 PM on Friday and features various vendors.
Cosplay
Costumes are not required to attend, but some attendees choose to wear hall costumes.
Tickets
A full weekend membership includes access to all public events with no extra fees.
Panels & Workshops
Philcon features a variety of panels, including discussions on media topics and anime programming.
Who's showing up.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Charlie Jane Anders
Lessons in Magic and Disaster · All the Birds in the Sky · The City in the Middle of the Night · Unstoppable trilogy · Even Greater Mistakes · Never Say You Can’t Survive · Escapade · New Mutants · Washington Post
Donato Giancola
Hugo Awards · Chesley Awards · Hamilton King Award · J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth
Sarah Pinsker
A Song For A New Day · Where Oaken Hearts Do Gather · Stalking Horses
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- 10AM-Noon SundayWorkshopWriters’ Workshop
A workshop for aspiring science fiction and fantasy writers to receive feedback on their work from professional authors and editors. Participants can read up to two pages of their work for critique or ask questions about writing issues.
Vending at Philcon?
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