Whether you love science with your fiction or costumes with your books, at Balticon we do too! Join 1500+ fans of all backgrounds to celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with 300+ hours of diverse programming: meet authors, publishers, editors, cosplay experts, Twitch live-streamers, renowned scientists and tech innovators.

The fun of Balticon is not over. We recorded many of the panels and events at Balticon, and some online-only content too. These are posted online and are available through July 15 th. Look for your Balticon Anywhere email and follow the link to the online schedule.

Balticon can be described as a "General" or "Big Tent" science fiction convention since, while the primary emphasis is literary, programming and activities cover a number of other areas, such as anime, art, costuming, science, Podcasting and new media, gaming, and Filk music.

Whether you love science with your fiction or costumes with your books, at Balticon we do too! Join 1500+ fans of all backgrounds to celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with 300+ hours of diverse programming: meet authors, publishers, editors, cosplay experts, Twitch live-streamers, renowned scientists and tech innovators.

Balticon 59 memberships are available for purchase now! Book your hotel stay to enjoy the convention all weekend long without the drive, and get the best rate with our room block.

Balticon offers over 300 hours of diverse programming featuring award winning authors and publishers, gamers, cosplay and costuming experts, renowned scientists, tech innovators, journalists, Twitch live-streamers, and podcasters.

Welcome to Balticon 58! The Baltimore Science Fiction Society is hosting Balticon 58 as a hybrid in-person/virtual convention over Memorial Day weekend, May 24 — 27, 2024. Once data is loaded, this guide will continue to work even without an internet connection.

What is Balticon? Whether you love science with your fiction or costumes with your books, we do too! While our central theme is writing, literature, and authors, our dynamic program has something everyone can appreciate.

The Balticon Art Show showcases two- and three dimensional art across the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres. For Balticon 59, come and enjoy a stunning display of painting, prints, sculptures, and jewelry. Bid on unique pieces via silent auction or make a few Quick-sale purchases (or both!).

Balticon Planning and BSFS Business Meetings: These meetings this month will be in person at the BSFS Building and by teleconference by Zoom. To attend in person see our directions page at bsfsdrct.htm. To attend by Zoom using your computer use link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88616075406?pwd=YmF1aDhPZzVYR2NjdzBYdGZ0aStpZz09 Passcode: 930363