Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Balticon

Maryland's regional science fiction and fantasy convention, run by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society over Memorial Day weekend at an Inner Harbor hotel, with in-person and virtual memberships.

Con Atlas · Maryland

Sci-fi and fantasy · Baltimore, MD

Balticon is a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Baltimore, Maryland, with verified dates from May 21 through May 24, 2027.

Confirmed

When: May 21–24, 2027
Memorial Day weekend (Friday-Monday)
Where: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 · Baltimore City
Directions
Badges: Weekend Adult $75-$89 depending on date (2026)
Kids Young adult (13-24) $38-$45
Children 12 and under free
Seniors and military Active duty military and family $30 off at door
Organized by: Baltimore Science Fiction Society (BSFS)
Nonprofit
60th edition in 2026

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What to expect

literary
science fiction
fantasy
hybrid in-person/virtual

2026 Confirmed

Balticon 60: May 22-25, 2026 (completed)

May 22–25, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

Balticon 61: May 21-24, 2027

May 21–24, 2027

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

Guests

Jim Butcher
Andy Weir
Frank Wu
Hayley Gelfuso
Jennifer Blackstream

Programming

Author panels
Readings
Room parties (party floor)

Plan your visit

Transit: MTA bus and light rail nearby

Nearby

Contact

Sources

Official site official
balticon.org official
bsfs.org official

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.